I have 300 dollars, I'm not buying anything...
Depends on what you need it for honestly, if it's just boot/storage, there's a minimal difference between a 300$ ssd and a 150$ ssd
I'm not trying to start an argument here, but if he doesn't wan't to do it, he shouldn't be forced to (regardless of age)
If anything, being forced to go to church made me despise religion even more.