The other side of Making Money is Getting the Biggest Bang out of your purchases.
Some points to consider:
- Don’t overpay.
- Don’t buy low quality.
- Don’t buy more quality than you need.
- Decide what are your most essential functions before you shop.
- Check to see if you can get those functions for free.
- Check to see if your buying stuff is just a form of self medication.
- If it costs more than $50, wait 1 to 3 days after you have decided to buy it, before you actually do buy it. In other words, shop twice and buy once.
- Keep the receipt and the packaging for at least 3 weeks. Buyers remorse can be cured instantly by simply returning it.
It’s a sin to waste money. Remember the 7 deadly sins? If you do the above you’ll avoid a lot of them. You’re not lazy if you buy on your second visit to the store and give yourself time to decide if you really need this thing. Envy, Gluttony, Sloth (lazy), Greed, etc.
Compare prices online before you go out to the store. If you buy online, look for stores that do not charge you sales tax and offer free shipping. I love B & H Photo for printer supplies and electronics.
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