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Since we're on the subject, I find Peets to be very similar tp Starbucks, over-roasted with some bitter after taste. At the supermarket I will often buy the Illy Classico blend or Lavazza Gran Aroma for my home drip brew, both are really good for something "off the shelf" & not as expensive as going to the local coffee roasters too often.
Ok, guess that tells you how long it's been since I went looking for ice cream cones. Though I do sometimes peruse the ice cream isles in the grocery store. Haven't seen much there that's less than $ 6 and change for the 11/2 quart sizes that used to be 1/2 gallons. Though they do run BOGO sales or knock a buck or two off the regular prices which can bring the price for each item at or below $4.
I agree with you about the sense of paying $4 for a cone when you can get the whole half gallon ( gallon?) for the same price. But I'd think maybe the people doing that may either be thinking of portion control ( eating a scoop instead of the whole container, or at least more servings out of it), or consider it a special occasion, like going out for a steak dinner for the price of
more steaks at home.
Bought the grandkids each a small frozen yoghurt with sprinkles (ie lollies of choice!) today. Cost about $US5 and it was a treat for the start of the school vacation. Reinforced my rule that it is not everyday food as I think the cost is excessive. Normally at our home they get a mini ice-cream which costs about 50 cents. They also managed today to persuade me to fork out for sushi for them as well as finger buns (good value at 4 for about $2) I am so happy they have made it to the end of this stressful school year that I am a soft touch!
There are some things I will say to myself "you are out of your ever-lovin' mind". Then again, if it is something I have been looking for for a long time, and find exactly what I want, I don't care how much it costs.
It took me 2 years to find the perfect birthstone ring.
In browsing in a high-end mall, I found a beautiful ruby and emerald and gold bracelet. It cost more than I could afford or wanted to pay. Over a period of 2 years, of visiting "my" bracelet, the workers/owners? got to know me, LOL. Finally, it was offered to me at a price that I could justify paying, and so I now own it.
I guess growing up poor and getting things (gifts) that, if I "cherished" it, I kept "forever", my feeling is if I am going to spend ANY money on something it is going to be what I want, not something I am having to, or going to, settle for. I'll do without first.
One little known fact about jewelry shopping is that the price on the tag is not the price you have to pay. Jewelry is negotiable, and you can often get it for less by making a lower offer. You do have to play the game that you are willing to walk out, unless they lower the price. I worked at a chain jewelry store that sold many, many wedding sets, birthstone rings, high end watches, etc. Everything in the store has a mark-up, and that mark-up includes the sales person's commission on the piece. If the salesperson wants to make that sale, and thinks it can happen if they lower the price, he can forgo some of his commission and sell it to you for less. Sometimes hundreds of dollars less on a high end item. The exception to this was the really expensive watches...they have very little mark-up or commission, so the salesperson didn't have much room to reduce the price. The best time to purchase was at the end of the month, as the salespeople get bonuses based upon their total sales for the month, so if they are near to making their monthly goal, they will even forgo their entire commission on a piece if it will put them over the quota to get their bonus. Furniture is another business where you can often negotiate a lower price, especially if buying several pieces.
Speedway's dark or espresso roast is really good and, for a while there, it was any size for 99 cents. Get your Speedy card scanned, and your seventh is free (of course, making your own cowboy coffee at home is cheaper still).
One little known fact about jewelry shopping is that the price on the tag is not the price you have to pay. Jewelry is negotiable, and you can often get it for less by making a lower offer. You do have to play the game that you are willing to walk out, unless they lower the price. I worked at a chain jewelry store that sold many, many wedding sets, birthstone rings, high end watches, etc. Everything in the store has a mark-up, and that mark-up includes the sales person's commission on the piece. If the salesperson wants to make that sale, and thinks it can happen if they lower the price, he can forgo some of his commission and sell it to you for less. Sometimes hundreds of dollars less on a high end item. The exception to this was the really expensive watches...they have very little mark-up or commission, so the salesperson didn't have much room to reduce the price. The best time to purchase was at the end of the month, as the salespeople get bonuses based upon their total sales for the month, so if they are near to making their monthly goal, they will even forgo their entire commission on a piece if it will put them over the quota to get their bonus. Furniture is another business where you can often negotiate a lower price, especially if buying several pieces.
I went and got some cod today (Friday is fish day for me) and it was $8.99/lb up from $6.00/lb last week.
I still bought it but noticed the price increase.
I went and got some cod today (Friday is fish day for me) and it was $8.99/lb up from $6.00/lb last week.
I still bought it but noticed the price increase.
Up $2.99 in one week? Oh my Cod!
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