I can't say I've made less purchases, but I'm more value aware. My X-22s I got with my airline points after I figured out they were what I wanted. So I saved money there. My 09 Burner, I bought new off of Ebay last month for $109, and its worth every penny. And as much as I like the Callaway iX Tour golfballs, I've switched to the less expensive Diablo ball. So yea, the economy has something to do with it, but if you want to play, you gotta do what you gotta do to pay those green fees!