Share your “Buy once cried once” lesson

[Mojave]

Finally found a pair of 10x42 NL pure Swarovskis.

****, I would sell one of my kidneys to buy these. They incredible. I have yet to finger bang the 8x42's but I hear similar things.

 

[MadMax2021]

Multiple compromises on rifles in different calibers. Now only use one caliber.
Multiple compromises on pistols, routinely skipping purchasing the ones I should have had for decades just to try the newest jazz.
Multiple purchases of compromises on GPS devices and compasses.
Dropped $ on a Chevy Colorado when I should have put it toward a Toyota Tacoma.

 

[HuntingIndian]

Barrett Fieldcraft + Swarovski Z5i 5-25x52 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086T118NM/

that one hurt the pocket.

 

[Southern Lights]

Bought a Blaser R8 a couple years back. Should have done it 10 years ago. Great rifle. Extremely accurate, compact and reliable. Caliber swaps in 30 seconds and scope mounts that always return to zero. Can break down entire rifle and stuff into a backpack. Put it back together and know it will hit at 800yds.