My goodness, another ad hominem and strawman attack.
Where on earth did I say sell audio gear or any of the other above nonsense? Please show the quote where I said sell audio gear, whistle or whatever other total gibberish you just stated?
Instead of making up the above listed items how...
But my wife and I also have smaller cars, shop at the local farmer’s market and do other things that might have less impact.
I am not saying I am a saint but as owners of compact cars versus full sized SUV’s we are out of the mainstream in that area.
I didn’t say it was either or.
I just said...
Nope , my bias isn’t showing.
There is no such thing “as low monthly payments for life”.
I am not telling people not to spend money, just to realize how expensive things really are.
I am not saying don’t spend money. I certainly spend plenty on pleasure. I am just saying streaming and everything else that claims it just “ a low monthly payment for life” isn’t cheap.
As I said, I would love to see an analysis of the environmental impact of both. I have some CD’s I have been listening to for 30 years.
Given the longevity of some physical media i think the equation might favor physical media.
At least some research shows physical media to be greener.
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I have a bit less than 200 CDs and I have buying them for 30 years. So I am way money ahead from that standpoint.
I think the overwhelming majority of the population realizes that automatic investment plans like 401Ks are are a fantastic way to build wealth.
Conversely, plans that...
But you buy a CD once and it is over. I would love to see a detailed analysis of this.
From a financial standpoint paying paying “a low monthly fee” for the rest of your life is a bad move.
Serious music listening is 100% owned and maybe one album is download only and not on CD-“Tapestry“ and I will buy a copy of that on CD. As the poster above me mentioned I love liner notes. Album art and photos are also great. And finally, CD’s are really affordable, particularly used.
And...