Sort of a rant... Bike Shop

I feel like crap today, so Im just ranting... forgove me. 

I have a sizeable gift certificate for a new bike shop in Portsmouth.  I have everything I NEED, and I can service my own ride.  I have been in the other day to check stuff out.  There is not a single thing in the store that I can "afford" with this gift cert.  I started out with lofty goals, like sun glasses, new pedals, maybe shoes... then QUICKLY downgraded to clothing, a saddle, maybe some new tires... then ended up looking at things like powder nutrition and energy gels.  

I know they are a "high end" store.  They have always been very friendly, and honest with me.  Great people from my experience-I also know that Portsmouth may be a more affluent area of the state, and Im sure they did a feasability study prior to opening the shop... I get it.  I just feel like there is no place for the average joe there.  I refuse to buy something for the sake of getting it, just because I have the gift certificate.  Im also not going to pay $100 for a jersey with a brand name when my Avero stuff for $30 is just as good. I also know that there is 3 shops within 5 miles that have many more options... do I need a $45 water bottle holder?  ah.... no.

I ll probably end up getting some stuff just to have on hand.  or maybe a $45 water bottle holder to hold my free pumpkinman giveaway water bottle...