"just further in debt"

This weekend, we have been in Chicago for the National Bridal Market, buying gowns and accessories for our bridal store. As any of you who go to conventions or buying markets know, it's fun, but it's hard work, too.

As my assistant and I were finishing our day today, we shared an elevator with an older couple. The husband and wife looked as tired as we felt, and we shared some comments about making merchandise choices, being on our feet, etc.

I then said something like, "it's a lot of work spending that much money". The husband just shook his head and said, "it's lots of work to just get further in debt".

I found it so sad that they had to look at it that way. I never use credit to purchase merchandise for my store. I go to Market with a budget and stick to it. Sure, it's hard. But, it's fun to go home without buyer's remorse!