Well justification is not in my vocabulary....so it's hard for me to understand the conundrum (as in a difficult problem for you). I have found that anyone who wants/needs a justification for whatever... the possibilites are limitless. It's either a want/need and depending on your financial situation the answer should be clear. I never use the comparison of what I have for my quilting versus what he has for his whatever...it's just not an issue in my home. I don't know if this is helpful to you but I do hope it does help you some to see a different perspective.