Are you better at saying NO?

I have not ended the madness but as you say I (probably) have all I'll ever need, regardless if it's all that I ever want.
 
If I'm fortunate to live another 25 years I doubt that I can learn all the ins and outs of every library, synth, FX et. al. even I spent 24/7 working with it all.
 
Mostly now I look for the odd/end of the spectrum. Even if does sit on the hard drive I may one day use it. Or not.
 
In the last few months I bought maybe three or four products. In my heyday I'd buy that in a week. But finances are not what they used to be so I am very selective evermore.
 
BRB, gotta check out Deals.

I think I've got it under control.
 
 
I very, very rarely buy on impulse and I usually have a clear idea of what I might "need" eventually. There's seldom more than 2 or 3 items on that list - actually more often than not, there's nothing.
 
I've learned from experience that whatever I need will go on sale at one point, and even more importantly, that it will do so more or less regularly. So missing a sale is usually no big deal, unless it's some kind of limited time offer on an upgrade.
 
I tend to wait until the last minute if something I want is on sale - often enough, simply spending an evening working with what I already own is enough to make me change my mind.
 
But I once was like those folks who's money is burning holes in their pockets, always looking for an opportunity to buy something, browsing forums in search of what I might need next. Obviously, that's a bad strategy because you always can find someone who'll recommend something you don't have.
 
Another thing that helps is that I hate having to install a bunch of different copy protection software on my computer, so I tend to stick with a couple of big names. 

No.

I'm getting better at saying no. Although they've got me itching for MSpectralDynamics over on the software forum (thanks in part for Bitflipper's excellent review). I'm also a sucker for freebies though, and don't mind if it's something I'll only use once a year. Sometimes none of your "main" effects are doing the trick and it turns out some obscure freebie that you've never used before is perfect.

The latest IK group buy ... best case is buy one get four free ... how could anyone say "no" to that?  But then I looked at the plug-ins available that I don't already have.  There's some nice EQs (already got lots of nice EQs, including FF Pro-Q 2), there's some multi-band stuff (again, pretty much already covered), some verbs (got Aether and the Waves IR1 convo verb).  Just don't really need more stuff like the stuff I've already got.
 
So, even if they IK buys come down to an average of 25 bucks per plug-in, I just don't need 'em.  Saying "no" this time, and kind of amazing myself that I'm doing so.  Could never have done so a year ago.

Jonbouy
because I still only have 2 buttons and a length of thread to my name.

Can I come huddle in your hovel? I can bring my last shred of dignity.

I've hit a wall when it comes to my purchases. I'm also finding it hard to find something that I don't already have or have something better be it hardware or software. Of course, I'm taking into consideration practicality, as well.

I used to work in music stores back in the day when midi was just catching on …the late 70's to mid 80's 
while having my morning cup of coffee  there would be a line outside of Manny's Music full of people waiting for the store to open up just so they could pay top dollar for a DX7 or even a CZ 101 ….i kid you not …
 
having come from that era and point of view ,
it is absolutely mind blowing for me to be able to take a computer w an external sound card and pack a few hundred grand worth of music tools on it for not much more than it would have cost for a keyboard or two back in that day ..
 
as far a being able to say yes or no when it comes to buying a lot of stuff I may need or not need …
I would have to say that it depends on what it is and what my intended use for it is…
Guitars , amp and pedals …I'm good , that base has been covered in spades for a long time …
 
since I get the impression this topic is more about music software , software instruments and plugs …
I would have to say that I'm learning to discern and be more selective about what my true needs are as opposed to what my wants are …
 
I've been sporting my own way with my music recording for years on my own dime ….as many of us here have .
 
my short answer for saying yes or no on a new software purchase depends heavily on what the intended use or payoff is and whether I have the money or not to be able to buy it. 
 
I had a next door neighbor that had 3 boats while living in an apt complex , this guy used to give me pounds of fresh Salmon he caught just for keeping an eye on his place when he was out of town …
I asked him one day if it was any cheaper to do your own fishing ? he laughed and said no , it's way more expensive …
he liked the feeling of accomplishment and he loved to fish….
them poor old fish never stood a chance ….The friend had a sonar system installed on his boats .
 
What chance do I stand ?
I guess  is it's a big world out there and I'm just a little fish …
I can say this for sure ,  man , these software companies sure know exactly what bait to throw on the ole hook  
 
Now , I'm totally confused , I think i may need to find a 12 step program just for these type of issues ..
I know I can quit , I  know for sure that I can quit any time I want to …yes I can …..  
 
Kenny