Lured next by a sleek microstereo system one aisle over, he pauses to fiddle with the gleaming chrome dials. I want the kids to use them and have fun with them, too. While he prefers to pay cash for such high-priced toys, he wouldn't hesitate to seek financing to avoid a delay in ownership.
Instant gratification seems to fit into the Polish lexicon.
Of course, the love of electronics gear didn't just spring forth. They want to live the high life. But the credit mentality throughout Poland is changing. The propensity of people to have credit is greater than before. Approval, GE says, usually comes within an hour.