tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post24255517358754433..comments2024-03-17T04:14:05.997-05:00Comments on Sam, Coffee, Money, & Thyme: Thrifty Thursday- Winning SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-67908565281034900922022-12-02T14:39:42.308-06:002022-12-02T14:39:42.308-06:00Well that definitely wasn’t the case in this situa...Well that definitely wasn’t the case in this situation, the bike is back priced at $1200. When I very politely enquired the salesman told me I should have bought it and saved myself the hundred. I think I will go elsewhere with my money. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-29695749138504214642022-12-02T06:17:15.124-06:002022-12-02T06:17:15.124-06:00I hope that savings pans out for you. $150 every m...I hope that savings pans out for you. $150 every month is great. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-76926211680061269772022-12-02T06:16:16.878-06:002022-12-02T06:16:16.878-06:00Kohl's us a big offender of the false savings....Kohl's us a big offender of the false savings. I do research costs before their layered savings for just what you shared. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-35785544913362701002022-12-02T06:15:07.715-06:002022-12-02T06:15:07.715-06:00It's ridiculous. They have to hold the higher ...It's ridiculous. They have to hold the higher price like 30 days or some time frame, then can say they slashed the price. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-46306600068665380942022-12-02T06:14:13.298-06:002022-12-02T06:14:13.298-06:00I'm getting a little frustrated that my boss h...I'm getting a little frustrated that my boss hasn't done an approval for expenses from September and October. It's mileage and parking and over $200. Not a fortune but would help this time of year as we want to top off a few donations. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-24058260090285541842022-12-02T06:12:27.682-06:002022-12-02T06:12:27.682-06:00Returning impulse purchases is definitely a win. I...Returning impulse purchases is definitely a win. I rarely buy new decorations as I seem to get gifted a few new things with my November birthday. I did but a tea towel with my sister's. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-89765488521978651662022-12-02T06:10:34.935-06:002022-12-02T06:10:34.935-06:00Mostly the same - not wasting food. I still shoppe...Mostly the same - not wasting food. I still shopped and spent a lot. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-23970384927418402112022-12-02T00:08:16.117-06:002022-12-02T00:08:16.117-06:00I signed up for a healthcare plan that seems to be...I signed up for a healthcare plan that seems to be putting $150 in my pocket to spend each month. I have avoided these healthcare plans for 14 years, but this one may be worth it. That was my biggie even though I am on thrift mode each and every day.Practical Parsimonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419071209412207674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-23417325249146376922022-12-01T16:12:04.434-06:002022-12-01T16:12:04.434-06:00I think stores like Kohls does a lot of false savi...I think stores like Kohls does a lot of false savings. The long johns that my youngest wears under her work clothes I can pick up at TJ MAXX and Ross for $10.00. Kohls had them advertised for 1/2 off and they were $38.00 a piece so $19.00 on their super not sale.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-14629272306942010492022-12-01T10:05:54.726-06:002022-12-01T10:05:54.726-06:00I agree with your comment about mark ups and false...I agree with your comment about mark ups and false savings. I have been keeping my eye on a bike that has previously been priced at $1200 for the last two months. Amazingly over the weekend the price increased to $2200, and it was advertised as 50% off for $1100. I’m not sure it’s false advertising or good marketing. MeganAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-45941326140606656362022-12-01T08:20:17.401-06:002022-12-01T08:20:17.401-06:00We had a pretty good week as well. Used up lots &a...We had a pretty good week as well. Used up lots & lots of leftovers, made the most of things we had on hand. I've done so much better this year with not buying myself or others random things during all of the "sales". I've stuck to the very small list. We will likely pick up the last couple of gifts tomorrow. <br /><br />I also sold two night stands for $150, and figured out I may be eligible for some additional work reimbursement. Still waiting on final approval for that, but it would be great to have. Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-75348302704686889422022-12-01T07:35:20.145-06:002022-12-01T07:35:20.145-06:00I was able to take advantage of a deal a local gas...I was able to take advantage of a deal a local gas station was running, 88 gasoline for 1.99 a gallon. It runs just fine in my jeep but is not good for all vehicles. Got a mystery check for some class action settlement from who knows what. Took DD to return a few impulse purchases she decided she didn’t need. Used all of our traditional decorations instead of buying anything new, though I did have to replace an extension cord. Got a Gym Shark tank second hand for a great price for DD for Christmas. Every little bit helps :) JoAnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-34120957361918791012022-12-01T07:33:49.171-06:002022-12-01T07:33:49.171-06:00You say it's "not the thriftiest week&quo...You say it's "not the thriftiest week" but it sounds to me like you did pretty well, particularly since this is an expensive time of year!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.com