boredstiff
Shiny_Rock
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- Jul 21, 2009
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I'm in the process of looking for an engagement ring. Being a frugal 30 year old guy, I can't decide how much to pay for the ring. I have enough cash saved to buy a pretty big diamond, but I don't think it's prudent to spend that much money on one small object. So can we do a quick poll to see what you guys or FIs spent on e-rings (expressed in weeks/months of salary to normalize the results)?
A. Less than one month salary
B. One to two months salary
C. Two to three months salary
D. Over three months salary
E. Over six months salary
F. Over a year salary
Right now, I'm thinking 1-1.25 ct (this corresponds to roughly 2-3 weeks pre-tax salary). It seems like a lot to spend though...plus I'll probably be paying for the wedding & honeymoon myself, so that will be extra $$$.
For those of you who picked D E or F *** EDIT -- spent more than three months salary ***, what was the justification? To impress her/others? Expression of love?
Did anyone take out loans to pay for the e-ring?
Did anyone take out loans to pay for the wedding and/or honeymoon?
Did anyone regret spending too much money on the e-ring, wedding, and/or honeymoon?
Sorry if these questions are too personal -- obviously you don't have to answer if you don't want to.
A. Less than one month salary
B. One to two months salary
C. Two to three months salary
D. Over three months salary
E. Over six months salary
F. Over a year salary
Right now, I'm thinking 1-1.25 ct (this corresponds to roughly 2-3 weeks pre-tax salary). It seems like a lot to spend though...plus I'll probably be paying for the wedding & honeymoon myself, so that will be extra $$$.
For those of you who picked D E or F *** EDIT -- spent more than three months salary ***, what was the justification? To impress her/others? Expression of love?
Did anyone take out loans to pay for the e-ring?
Did anyone take out loans to pay for the wedding and/or honeymoon?
Did anyone regret spending too much money on the e-ring, wedding, and/or honeymoon?
Sorry if these questions are too personal -- obviously you don't have to answer if you don't want to.