Originally Posted by teacherbailey

Basic economics says that the price will be whatever people will pay. Men pay exorbitantly for power tools and the like, we women have our things that we probably pay too much for. I'm gay (no hubby here) but my partner buys guy stuff and when she buys a big-ticket item, especially one that I think is unnecessary (usually from Home Depot!) I get equal cash for crafting. It all works out and causes her to think more about her purchases since we will actually be out DOUBLE the cost of the "toy" when I get my crafting/quilting fix!