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    do you guys Finance your gear or do you buy it outright? I am mainly talking about the pricier items like those cdj's you own or that fancy collection of analog synths

    I have always bought my stuff outright, but Financing seems like an option for the pricier bits

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    Normally I purchase my gear outright but most of my gear isnt that expensive but Ive been giving the thought of financing a DJM or S8 some thought.
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    In the mid-90's I took advantage of some "12 month Zero interest" financing that was offered "in store." In that case, as long as you are REALLY good about paying a few days early, that can work out to your advantage. Given the interest rate that I am paid for my savings, and the interest rate that I am charged for borrowing, I can not see doing that again in the foreseeable future.
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    To me, gear isn't worth going into debt for, especially with the fact that nothing seriously new has come out in years.

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    i like to finance the larger items, even though i have the money to outright pay for it. It helps build credit and also keeps a higher cash balance in your accounts, which is always beneficial. but i only have one major credit card and a bank card, so opening up another line of credit doesn't negatively affect me.

    but you have to be on top of your payments, because that 30%+ compounding interest rate is going to hurt a lot. the creditors (usually not the retailer, GE financing/capitol one) are hoping that you do this, which is why the penalties are usually very swift and stiff.

    Just be responsible if you do end up going that route don't buy high quantity, but rather high quality items.
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    Ive financed gear n the past. Just pay it off quick. if you cant pay it off in 3 months or less, you really cant afford to buy it anyway.
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    I pay with an AmEx card and pay it off each month.
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    Made the mistake back in late 90's and got a loan that took a few years to pay back most of that stuff can't be used anymore because of computer upgrades and dropped port support over the years.
    Now if I really want something and I don't have the money I have 2 choices. 1. don't buy it 2. put some gig money aside and get it later if I still really want it.
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    I finance most things just to build credit. Im SUPER anal about never missing a payment or getting behind. I was actually just approved at guitar center for a large amount and I was going back and fourth on a new PA...

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