Most used 'camera phrase' to spouse?

"Hey Hon, I was looking at _______ and I think I'm gonna _______"

Automatically causes an eye roll on her part...

"I saved $450 at B&H........"

:p

(I'm serious; she had no response at all)

I'm fixing to buy a 17-55 f/2.8, but first I have to sell a lens or two to help make up the price.

I'm gonna try "Well, I think I'm going to do some lens trading..."

Dunno if it'll work but it sounds innocent enough, doesn't it?

-js

^^ "I sold two lenses for $900 and saved $300 at B&H over retail"

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The "I saved $### at B&H" phrase won't work with most wives. They are well aware of what the "I saved" line really means. After all, most of them are the real shoppers.

20droger wrote in post #6412779
The "I saved $### at B&H" phrase won't work with most wives. They are well aware of what the "I saved" line really means. After all, most of them are the real shoppers.

Not only that, but we've been married for 39 years and I daresay she has me thoroughly figured out.

number six wrote in post #6412815
Not only that, but we've been married for 39 years and I daresay she has me thoroughly figured out.

But trust me, you only THINK you have her figured out as well.

No excuses needed here.

Today I went in to my local camera shop to pick up my pre-ordered
50D and my hubby was already in there

Fortunately he was looking at backpacks and he was surprised to see me. But happy when I told him I was buying the camera.

Yeah, ok, here's an actual quote from me to my wife.


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But, when it comes up, I say crazy things which are (as a joke) exactly like what she says when she buys something.

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Maureen Souza wrote in post #6412968
No excuses needed here.

Today I went in to my local camera shop to pick up my pre-ordered
50D and my hubby was already in there

Fortunately he was looking at backpacks and he was surprised to see me. But happy when I told him I was buying the camera.

Oh, that's funny! I can imagine most folks response to finding their significant other in a camera store....

"But honey, I was just looking!"

number six wrote in post #6412723
I'm fixing to buy a 17-55 f/2.8, but first I have to sell a lens or two to help make up the price.

I'm gonna try "Well, I think I'm going to do some lens trading..."

Dunno if it'll work but it sounds innocent enough, doesn't it?

-js

Or "Hon, I've decided I'm going to reduce my lens collection..." sounds pretty safe.

"Hey honey I am looking at this new <insert gear here> and the discount is unbelievable.....I'll go ahead and order it while you go get that <insert whatever she has been wanting>"

I'll get a roll of the eyes, but it is usually mitigated when she grabs the purse and heads into town to get her gift.

That's used on big ticket items. Small items I just buy it and go on....better to ask for forgiveness than permission.

'Well I sold a couple of lenses today..... I might buy another one with what I made...."

"I already paid all the bills.....I know, I never do that as a rule, but you have been so busy" True.

Now I have to gear up for a new camera...40D looks fun for me....

"I got a deal I couldn't ignore! Would you ignore a great deal on a Gucci purse you're eyeing?"