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Christmas money - help me decide!

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Springmachine · 26/12/2018 18:23

I've been given some Christmas money.

I put half of it in the joint savings account for rainy day (most likely a holiday next year), but I promised myself that this year I would treat myself.

There are a few things I had been eyeing up but I could only get one of them...

... would you choose

A - a watch
B - a mulberry purse
C - none of the above

The alternative idea was to put it as a down payment on a new car as mine is over 100k mikes and a few things have gone wrong this year.
However, it means I would then be tied into a 3 year finance plan as I couldn't afford to buy outright and I like that my car, albeit old is not on a loan.

I don't have any debts to pay, I've already used some to stock up on DC's clothes.

Any other ideas?

OP posts:
Bagadverts · 26/12/2018 18:39

You’ve done the sensible things. Do you need a new(er) car or will current one be fine (I don’t drive so not sure whether that distance means that the car should or could go, also depends on how much you use the car.) if you need it but not right now could you put it as separate amsavings to be able to buy outright?
If you are happy with the car and really just thinking you should be sensible get a treat. I don’t know about the designers but get something you will enjoy.

Floralhousecoat · 26/12/2018 18:59

I would suggest a beautiful watch. I have one that's 12 years old and the minute I put it on I feel confident, put together and in control (even if I'm not). I feel ready for the day. No other items of jewellery or accessory including handbags has that impact. It also makes me appear more professional.
I still get pleasure from seeing it on my wrist. It was a wedding gift and only cost £50 from accurate. But I still love it.

Floralhousecoat · 26/12/2018 19:00

*accurist not accurate. Although the time keeping is pretty accurate!

Dowser · 26/12/2018 23:58

Neither
I’d rather go for a nice pendant..or nice earrings if you have pierced ears.
I don’t which is why I plumped for pendant

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