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Dollars and Sense Sunday, 4



Now that I am back on the money saving train, and focusing on my long term goals and plans I am here to share one more tidbit that I find helpful.


Don't always believe that "One Day Sales" won't be there tomorrow.  Whether they are in the same location or not is one thing, but to think that if you don't buy today you will never have another chance, is just a way to make money off of you.


For today only.... we will offer you this $2,500.00 bedroom set for $999.00...  
Remember to ask yourself, how much is it at another store? How much do I really need it in the first place?  Am I absolutely in love with this model?  Do I then get the floor model with all of the scratches and other people jumping around on it?


Usually if you have a sales person trying to pressure you in to a sale it is because they know that once you walk out the door and do your research that you will find something better, or less expensive, or both.  They need to make sure that you don't have a chance to see the whole picture before they are able to make their sale.  


Also, these places usually have an "All Sales are Final" policy... If they believed in their prices and product why would they need to do this?


At the end of the day I know that emotions can let you get carried away and make purchases that are not always in your best interest, but if you go in with these thoughts in mind hopefully you won't make as many spending mistakes in the future!
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