I've spent my share due to the campfire, but I never felt it was wasted in anyway. If you sort through the BS, you really can get some good advice on purchases.
Early in my days here, I had some semi-custom rifles put together, but it was something I wanted to do and it was going to happen anyway. It just worked out that there was a bunch of really knowledgeable guys here, like dogzapper, who could lead a guy down the path. Rick Bin sold and painted McM stocks, it was easy to get set up. In a way, I feel it saved me money by not making mistakes.
Heck, the biggest vacation my family has ever went on came from a recommendation of a fellow Campfire guy. Turned out great too!
