These are just so much fun to read. I bought my used HQ on Craigslist and DH was very impressed at how cheap it was compared to new....$2,500
He once mentioned quilting for money and I told him I had a job and this is my hobby. I offered to teach him so he could do it. NOT interested.
He is a good guy and we each have out own spending money which is our business what we spend it on. We contribute jointly to our household fund at a percentage based on our income ala Susie Orman. Best decision we ever made.