$1200 is a lot for me and would come from the "Meredith slush fund" -- money I use for travel, clothes and entertainment. If I lose this money, I have NO travel, entertainment or clothing funds for the following year. (Yes, I work on a tight budget.) No, it would not affect medical, dental or house upkeep as that's not touched for elective expenses, period. And I never, ever take out a loan, nor would I consider it for something like this.

I think if I pass this opportunity by, it might not come again. If someone else takes this space and the economy improves, then they would not give up their space.

The balance sheet:
PRO
1. very good location
2. the gallery looks very nice
3. POTENTIAL
4. limited window of opportunity

AGAINST
1. cost to participate
2. iffy economy
3. poor sales in gallery
4. did I mention the cost?

Usually I'm very decisive, but in this instance, I see both sides of the argument so strongly.

Any comments?

Of course, I realize all this consternation will be moot if I'm not offered the space, but I thought I'd put this out into the world.
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