Constance I am not sure how you shop but I shop with a budget and a
list.
I have a preconceived idea of what I need and want before I go
shopping. Ever go to a grocery store without a list? How much do
you spend without a list versus with a list.
When I go shopping for a car I have a budget and a needs list. (4
door, automatic (I like clutches but my wife dose not) power seats,
power windows etc.)...
I also have a strict budget and a list or two. I also prefer to buy high
quality products that perform well and will last. That's why I'll buy an
expensive tailored coat instead of one that's produced with style but
without careful attention to detail and quality. Same for
transportation, home, and computers.
The 24" iMac was too expensive for my budget so I saved up until I could
pay cash. Same for our new car. Same for the MacBook. I'm happy that I
bought the used G5 for my husband, too. I don't buy things that I can't
afford. I'm patient. I can wait to buy quality, even when I know it
costs more than the other brands. It's worth it for TCO.
I'm worth it.
Why do we have 3 PCs--two notebooks, one desktop? #1-Free after rebates,
#2-$50 after discount and rebates, #3-free 3-year-old discard. They have
their uses, but are secondary.
Betty
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