Getting a spot for heavier lifts?

[yeahbaby]

When lifting heavy, do you get a spot, or think if you can't do it alone, don't try? I lean towards the second one but curious what you all think.

 

[oldDaddy72]

At my age and time of life I use the Smith machine

Are people still friendly enough nowadays to help you out?
I don't see it much in my gym because it's in a City area

 

[ameers]

I use to get spots when I was younger but not anymore. If I can't get those weights up no point in trying to lift them. Don't need the injuries

 

[doc]

I’m happy to do one less rep If lifting heavy (strict 3-5 reps range) so not necessary.
Spot is handy when going to failure (usually above 5 reps for me)

 

[tuffnuts]

If you can’t lift it, don’t do it ​