You’re making a lot of assumptions. People can go without many things you may think are basic.
Those 30yo people buying PS5s may be living with their parents because they can’t begin to afford their own place. Maybe they have 5 roommates who all pooled their savings for 6 months to buy it together. Maybe they simply don’t have a car.
There’s also the obvious selection bias of being in a Game Stop. You won’t see all the people who can’t afford a game console shopping there.
To me it’s quite staggering that someone who considers themselves “Well Off” can’t afford an occasional $500 expense. That’s generally considered “Living Paycheck to Paycheck”. I can only assume you’re overspending in some ways.
Right and additionally I wonder how this person knew that the lady he mentioned had the “latest” iPhone and that her “Gucci” bag wasn’t a knock off. And perhaps she was able to afford these things because she doesn’t have a car note - does that revoke her right to complain about wasted money?
A knockoff, or maybe even a present.
It’s posts like that one that reek of ulterior motives and unrecognized privilege.
OK so I have privilege - you seem to think that means I should not post or have any right to talk about what I’ve observed. I happen to own shares in Gucci and I know a knockoff from an original. You don’t have to persuade yourself that I must be delusional to somehow justify your unwillingness to accept that I might be reporting on a true incident.
I know it’s the latest iPhone because I’ve seen the updated newest models online. And it wasn’t a gucci knockoff. I know. And if she was able to afford these things, then great - I have no problem, I’m just making a point. There’s no need to be hostile about responding.
I’ll give you that you may possibly recognize the new iPhone from the near identical previous model. But I do not believe at all that you (or anyone) can confirm that bag was real unless you took it an examined it closely. And even if you could, why are you even paying attention to other people’s things like that? It implies that you are judging people based on an assuredly flawed narrative you’ve made up about them in your head. If you’re going to make assumptions, why not make it positive assumptions rather than assuming they make bad choices with their money?
From their appearance, I would not be surprised if they were living with their parents - they seem to all be wearing old shabby clothing. So you’re right, people can and do go without many basic things, so where are they coming up with the $$$ for these PS5s? I consider myself pretty well off - that is, I have a trust fund and was bequeathed two large estates (private land) by my parents - so, I have more money than maybe any single person really needs. When I say I can’t afford a PS5, what I mean is, I can’t justify spending $500 for a game system when I have to buy clothes and groceries (especially groceries) and prioritize other expenses. I COULD afford to buy everyone in my neighborhood a PS5 - but seriously there are other things they really need more. But - to each his own, if some kid can get a PS5 and that’s majorly important then I guess it’s perfectly OK - I’m just amazed people of that age have that kind of discretionary money to spend.
So you’re right, people can and do go without many basic things, so where are they coming up with the $$$ for these PS5s?
When they don’t spend money on nice cloths and their own apartment, it frees up a lot of money that can then be used on things that are more important to them. Things like a PS5.
I can’t justify spending $500 for a game system when I have to buy clothes and groceries (especially groceries) and prioritize other expenses. I COULD afford to buy everyone in my neighborhood a PS5 - but seriously there are other things they really need more.
Being able to afford something, is when you don’t need to prioritize necessities over it. You have enough left over after buying your cloths and food.
Looks like that’s where you’re overspending.
Yes you got it right, I’m not overspending, young people are. But that’s their perogative. I’m glad you agree with my viewpoint.
