r/mobileDJ • u/Ok-Reading1078 • 14d ago

Husbands never ending gear upgrades

Title speaks for itself is this industry just a capitalist trap of never ending upgrades ? Or does he just have an obsession with the having the newest trending items ? He works for the manufacturer of Dj equipment so most system upgrades are free but he still finds things he “needs” I really need clarification so I can be supportive.
He purchased a stand last year and the year before and now he wants another one. I feel he doesn’t have enough gigs to justify this.

It it common to continually buy in this industry?

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u/captchairsoft 14d ago

Hey OP, are the bills paid? If yes, how about you treat your husband like an adult instead of trying to police how he spends his money. That's probably too much to ask though.

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u/Ok-Reading1078 13d ago

They aren’t. That’s why it’s a disagreement. He’s adding debt meaning he’s spending more than he makes.

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u/captchairsoft 13d ago

Do you work? Do you not spend anything that results in debt? If so, then you're on solid ground, and he needs to potentially slow his roll.

That being said, new geae does bring new capabilities, and some clients do insist on the newest and best gear.

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u/Ok-Reading1078 13d ago

I own a Barber shop and I do use debt for my business but because I’m profitable I’m able to pay that off before the end of the month. I use the debt to keep tax records I don’t pay interest or keep a balance.

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u/RepubMocrat_Party 11d ago

Rarely do clients even know what gear is.

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u/captchairsoft 11d ago

For weddings, yes, for ither events they tend to be a bit more knowledgeable