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Notes -
Depending on the specifics of the hobby, you may be able to use something along the lines of the Ken Rockwell justification, which goes something like "if you have the capital and choose wisely, buying an expensive (used) camera can be almost free -- since you can sell it later for at least what you paid".
This doesn't apply to anything electronics related, but may work for bikes and knives -- collectable cars, guitars, guns and quality tools could also have a case made.
The trouble with it is that it relies on you actually selling the stuff later instead of just letting it accumulate, but is easily rationalized around. The real key is that if you have nice tools, you can't blame them for your own deficiencies.
I tell myself this every time I buy a new gun.
Remember, it’s not a loss till you sell!
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