Amortized over my golfing life I think I got a downright bargain!
I think it was Michael Whitaker who shared his friend's communication warning us of the insidious defense mechanism known as projection.
Another of the Great Oldies is rationalization.
Proof that golf is a Big World can be found at Secession Golf Club where one can find a large variety of travel and carry bags strewn all over the porch surrounding its wonderfully understated clubhouse. Yes, MacK had a very large presence, as did Sun Mountain (Swift X my personal choice when not being borrowed by my son), Ping, Titleist, etc.
Amazing how my bag, which set me back considerably less than the price of a single round at many CA daily fees, still holds my clubs comfortably, off the ground, and will likely last longer than my swing. All without the need of an amortization schedule (and self delusion).