RE: 1980 something gear..
I agree, hazcon. That being said....I've been mildly successful in my professional endeavors.....and it's afforded me the ability to buy SOME of the things I want (within reason). That threshold (to buy or not to buy) is likely different with us all. I have nice things. I won't apologize for them. I also won't begrudge a man his $2K bow if "I" can't afford it, either. That's just sour grapes.
Does ASAT camo cost more than K-mart camo? Yep. Is the ASAT owner a dumbaxx for paying the price for his suit? I don't think so. Nor do (or SHOULD)I care what he spends his money on.
Deer can still be killed with a spear, too.....by half-naked guys wearing face paint. They do it all the time.
Jeff