According to Wallet Pop there are overpriced products that you should avoid. Who wouldn't want to save time and money? Often, however, one comes at the expense of the other. The ten products are as follows: Text messages, bottled water, movie theatre popcorn, brand name drugs, hotel mini bar, coffee, wine, greeting cards, hotel in room movies and pre-cut fruits and vegetables.
In reading this article I was surprised that I was only guilty of three indulgence's. I feel like I am a thrifty person and I am always looking for ways to save money. The items listed make total sense but sometimes you have to splurge.
I am not a big texter but my daughter is so I do have unlimited on her plan. The article says that six hundred text messages contain less data than a one minute phone call. Huh? I don't know if I believe that. Bottled water is another big one. Why do people buy bottled water when they can get filtered water out of the tap? I guess that goes back to the convenience. Okay, I don't know about you but I can not go to a movie without buying the yummy, calorie filled popcorn. That is just one luxury I will not give up. Fortunately I am not on any prescribed drugs so no name or name brand doesn't mean much to me. A hotel mini bar has 400% markup. Apparently I have not stayed in a hotel nice enough to have one but no way would I pay those prices. Coffee and wine are also overpriced, depending on where you purchase. It is so funny that greeting cards are listed. I have always thought the same thing and I have been known not to give a card or go to Factory Card Outlet and buy the .50 ones. Cards are definitely a waste of money in my book. Now if it is a gift card that is totally different. Also, hotel in room movies. I'm not sure how much the movies are but anytime I have ever been in a motel there is no time for that or the front desk has free ones for you to watch. The last one was pre-cut fruits and vegetables. Personally don't like the taste of pre cut fruit but vegetables are ok. Sometimes it is just easier to but premade items if you are busy.
This article had a lot of things to think about next time you are faced with price or convenience. I think everyone should spurge once in a while if you can afford it. I know paying $5.00 for popcorn at the movies is expensive but I don't go to the movies very often so I can justify that when I do go. Saving time is sometimes more important than saving money. Everyone has priorities, a budget and the luxuries they enjoy. As for me I don't think this article changed my way of thinking but it is a good eye opener for money I could be saving.
I loved reading your comments. I am sure there are several products I should avoid buying and you brought to light some of these for me. I agree, it is very hard to turn down that buttered popcorn, it is SO yummy!
ReplyDeleteWell I can understand the bottled water thing because when the electricity goes out like it has many times before in like an ice storm it is a good thing to have on hand because then you don't have to boil your water when the water system goes down.
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