Very irresponsible spending

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Ok, again.  But in a worse way than just hoity-toity supermarkets.

I've had my eye on a piece of art for quite some time now.  It is the one that will really complete my tiny collection.  I don't think I will buy any "real" art if I buy this.

But I haven't bought it because it is SO FREAKISHLY expensive.

Well.

My art dealer (LOL, I HAVE A SO-CALLED ART DEALER) just sent me an e-mail informing me that my coveted piece has been reduced in price by almost 40%.

It is still fucking expensive.  As in...more than my monthly mortgage payment.  Ugh.

But I think I'm going to pull the trigger.

This post had no point really.  I'm just really excited.

[mudslide]

Pip when you get it!

[wowhead]

That's fun. I say go for it!!

[lucky513]

Get it
My MIL said I should start collecting art
She has a art dealer friend

[angelaa73]

omg how exciting. If somebody emailed me that something I have been dying for was reduced almost half I would run someone over on my way out the door!

[eb777888]

Doooo it!

[Nonny]

Buy it!

But be aware that most of my art is from Etsy or poorly negotiated in bad Spanish from Central America.

[snipsnsnails]

Investment!

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I love all of you. I really do. LOL.

[W.T.Faulkner]

Good art is worth the money, since you'll be looking at it every day.

Also, every time you get huffy about other people being young, I'm going to be like, "Well, @misoangry, I may have graduated high school in 2007, but you have an ART DEALER."

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Aug 4, 2013 21:10:36 GMT -5 kooshball said:

How will you retire at 40 then?

(huh)

I'm already 36.  This is not happening, no matter what I do.

[candreco]

Honestly, if you still think about it and want it, it obviously speaks to you somehow and you should jump at the opportunity to get it on sale. Unless it means you can't afford food for the monkey this month, of course.

[meganew]

Do it! Money spent on art is an investment, right? Eh?

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Do it. I don't think a one time payment equivalent to the mortgage is irresponsible if it doesn't become a habit. FI moved up here from Santa Fe and we both have lots of artist friends down there. We really want to buy a really nice, quality piece at some point.

[seriously]

Aug 4, 2013 21:14:06 GMT -5 candreco said:

Honestly, if you still think about it and want it, it obviously speaks to you somehow and you should jump at the opportunity to get it on sale. Unless it means you can't afford food for the monkey this month, of course.

Exactly this, you love it, it's on sale, it's meant to be.

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Aug 4, 2013 21:06:12 GMT -5 @stpete said:

Can you pip? Sounds exciting!

I think you guys may laugh at my obsession, but I will post anyway.  There are a few versions available.  My dealer knew that I really really really wanted a "flower ball" or a round piece to put in between my two other square works.







I like the first two the most.  They are the OG flower balls.

[snickers]

Go for it! art isn't something you should feel bad about wasting money on, especially if you are a collector I wish I knew more about art.

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They are also "framed" in a special plexi round frame, so as to keep the roundness intact.

[Deleted]

Like I said before, three is a Murakami collection! Do it!

Eta. The first two are definitely my favorites as well.

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Aug 4, 2013 21:20:13 GMT -5 @ameliapond said:

Like I said before, three is a Murakami collection! Do it!

I can't believe this is actually happening.  I'm ridiculously giddy.

And then I'm stopping after this.  No more art.  Really.  No more.  LOL.

[sonrisa]

Get it.

Good art that cost less than one month's mortgage payment would make me skeptical. (I see plenty of mediocre stuff at more than one month's mortgage so anything really good would have to cost that.)

[sonrisa]

Aug 4, 2013 21:19:49 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

They are also "framed" in a special plexi round frame, so as to keep the roundness intact.

Good. framing something round would be a pain in the ass and pricey.

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Aug 4, 2013 21:21:51 GMT -5 sonrisa said:

Get it.

Good art that cost less than one month's mortgage payment would make me skeptical. (I see plenty of mediocre stuff at more than one month's mortgage so anything really good would have to cost that.)

The other two Murakamis I have cost less!

But I also got them at a discounted price.

[sonrisa]

Aug 4, 2013 21:21:33 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

Aug 4, 2013 21:20:13 GMT -5 @ameliapond said:

Like I said before, three is a Murakami collection! Do it!

I can't believe this is actually happening.  I'm ridiculously giddy.

And then I'm stopping after this.  No more art.  Really.  No more.  LOL.

Why? We don't have the disposable income right now, but I have my eye on a bunch of stuff for when I go back full time or we win the lottery.

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Aug 4, 2013 21:22:47 GMT -5 sonrisa said:

Aug 4, 2013 21:19:49 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

They are also "framed" in a special plexi round frame, so as to keep the roundness intact.

Good. framing something round would be a pain in the ass and pricey.

And the quoted price includes the framing!

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Aug 4, 2013 21:23:56 GMT -5 sonrisa said:

Aug 4, 2013 21:21:33 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

I can't believe this is actually happening.  I'm ridiculously giddy.

And then I'm stopping after this.  No more art.  Really.  No more.  LOL.

Why? We don't have the disposable income right now, but I have my eye on a bunch of stuff for when I go back full time or we win the lottery.

I have other stuff on the walls.  Nothing by a "recognizable" artist like this.  There's only so much space.

[polka]

It's on sale.  So you're saving money, not wasting money.  Go for it!

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Aug 4, 2013 21:21:33 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

Aug 4, 2013 21:20:13 GMT -5 @ameliapond said:

Like I said before, three is a Murakami collection! Do it!

I can't believe this is actually happening.  I'm ridiculously giddy.

And then I'm stopping after this.  No more art.  Really.  No more.  LOL.

We'll see about that. Lol.

Can't wait to see pictures of all of them together.

[sonrisa]

Aug 4, 2013 21:25:09 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

Aug 4, 2013 21:23:56 GMT -5 sonrisa said:

Why? We don't have the disposable income right now, but I have my eye on a bunch of stuff for when I go back full time or we win the lottery.

I have other stuff on the walls.  Nothing by a "recognizable" artist like this.  There's only so much space.

Sculpture garden!

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I'm going to need more info- artist, medium and for the love of god a PIP!

You know I live vicariously through your art purchases.

Xoxo

Amoosed the art history major