Giving up on PayPal debit card

As I mentioned here a while back, I've been using a PayPal debit card experimentally for a couple of months, and in general it's worked fine, and I certainly can't complain about the cash back (I posted a few days ago that they basically handed me $50 for MY screw-up). This account, BTW, is a low balance one where I put my "allowance" for buying personal toys, etc. and I use for daily spending like gas, fast food, etc. and internet purchases.

( But today I decided to move away from them for a few reasons: )

Astronomy probably on hold

I think I do want to get back into Astronomy, but since I've JUST paid off the credit cards, I think it would be more in keeping with my promises to myself to build up a reserve for a few months first, before I go spending over $1000. At least I want to be able to pay for vacations this summer without resorting to credit. AFTER that's covered, I'll think about it.

This means missing out on some sale prices, but I'll just live with it. Stuff will go on sale again.

So it's unlikely that I'll be bringing a telescope to Berzerker this year, if I even make it to Berzerker (I don't really know).