Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 10:08     Subject: Am I tempting fate here, or just being practical?
Anonymous wrote:Don’t buy it. There’ll be another opportunity to get something as a gift. Don’t jinx it!!!


+1
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 10:04     Subject: Am I tempting fate here, or just being practical?
Don’t buy it. There’ll be another opportunity to get something as a gift. Don’t jinx it!!!
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 09:35     Subject: Am I tempting fate here, or just being practical?
Anonymous wrote:Golly, 5 bucks? That’s a LOT of money.

You’re, like, completely missing the point. Also, who says “golly”?
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 09:34     Subject: Re:Am I tempting fate here, or just being practical?
Just ONE left? Sounds like serendipity!
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 08:26     Subject: Am I tempting fate here, or just being practical?
I would buy it!
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 08:25     Subject: Am I tempting fate here, or just being practical?
Bad juju. Another gift will come along.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 08:25     Subject: Am I tempting fate here, or just being practical?
You already jinxed it.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 07:52     Subject: Am I tempting fate here, or just being practical?
Golly, 5 bucks? That’s a LOT of money.
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2026 19:26     Subject: Am I tempting fate here, or just being practical?
Anonymous wrote:if there's only 1 in stock but it's a joke-y gift, is it something you could source on like Etsy ?

can you ask a friend to buy it and hold onto it if you want to dispel superstition

I looked and no.
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2026 19:26     Subject: Am I tempting fate here, or just being practical?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My husband may be making a major and much desired career change. He has an interview in a couple of weeks and his chances are genuinely good, but obviously nothing is guaranteed.

Months ago I came across a very niche gift that would be perfect if he gets it. The problem? There’s currently only one left in stock, so if I want it, I need to buy it now. It’s $5, so cost isn’t an issue, and if he doesn’t get the job I’ll donate it.

Here’s the (possibly irrational) hang-up: I’m superstitious and worried this is “putting the cart before the horse” or somehow inviting bad karma.

DCUM reality check requested—is this silly superstition, or would you wait until there’s an offer in hand?


How soon after he hears about that offer can you get the gift to you/delivered?

I’d have to order it now, like tonight.
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2026 19:08     Subject: Am I tempting fate here, or just being practical?
Anonymous wrote:My husband may be making a major and much desired career change. He has an interview in a couple of weeks and his chances are genuinely good, but obviously nothing is guaranteed.

Months ago I came across a very niche gift that would be perfect if he gets it. The problem? There’s currently only one left in stock, so if I want it, I need to buy it now. It’s $5, so cost isn’t an issue, and if he doesn’t get the job I’ll donate it.

Here’s the (possibly irrational) hang-up: I’m superstitious and worried this is “putting the cart before the horse” or somehow inviting bad karma.

DCUM reality check requested—is this silly superstition, or would you wait until there’s an offer in hand?


How soon after he hears about that offer can you get the gift to you/delivered?
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2026 19:03     Subject: Am I tempting fate here, or just being practical?
if there's only 1 in stock but it's a joke-y gift, is it something you could source on like Etsy ?

can you ask a friend to buy it and hold onto it if you want to dispel superstition
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2026 18:47     Subject: Am I tempting fate here, or just being practical?
Anonymous wrote:Superstition isn't real. So, I'd buy it.

I buy a special treat for my kid whenever they have something big in play for the decision day. It can be a congrats or a "I know you tried" gift. Would that work?

Thanks for this. I know you’re right. It’s a joke-y thing that’s only funny or appropriate in the event he gets it, so it’s really useless if not.
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2026 18:42     Subject: Am I tempting fate here, or just being practical?
Superstition isn't real. So, I'd buy it.

I buy a special treat for my kid whenever they have something big in play for the decision day. It can be a congrats or a "I know you tried" gift. Would that work?