On top of getting the item "half off", I probably spent more in gas than what the item was actually worth. Hmmm again. Now I'm starting to think that I probably ended up paying FULL price for BOTH items, and maybe a little bit more.
It wasn't anything that I needed, it was simply something that I WANTED. I received an offer via email...it looked good at the time...it expires tomorrow, so...off I went. Looking back, it probably wasn't one of my better moves.
Lesson learned. I'll think twice before I jump at another BOGO offer. That much is for sure.
How 'bout you?
Let the DIALOGUE begin: What's the farthest you've ever driven for a "FREE" item?
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ReplyDeleteThat was a valuable lesson. I have learned that there is a lot that goes into how we spend; our upbringing, past experiences in our life, our defination of money and a host of other factors. Once we name and address these shopping triggers, then we can determine our shopping identify. I often find myself hoarding my money only to later spending it all on invaluable things I don't need. For some reason I feel like I deserve it because I've been so good at saving. I'm not sure why I do this because I can remember doing this as a young person.So just like you, I'm learning valuable lessons with money.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment Vyry! My experience was a bit of an eye-opener because the thing I drove clear across town for was a bundt cake. Can you believe it! Yes...I left that part out of the post on purpose but that doesn't negate the fact that it happened. I had a "Buy One Get One Free" offer from Nothing Bundt Cakes (I love that place!) and it was going to expire the next day. I knew I wouldn't be able to go on Friday, so I drove 20 miles...for a bundt cake. Clearly, I have issues (with food). But I guess the first step to making a change is to acknowledge the fact that something in fact NEEDS to be changed. So in my case, it was more that just driving miles for a deal...I was driving for something I truly didn't NEED, but absolutely WANTED. Lesson learned though. I won't be doing that again.
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