I have been known to have buyers remorse a few times. Spending money is not something that I enjoy. There was a story on the news this morning that 27% of all electronic purchases during the holidays last year were returned. That is a crazy number. Why buy something if you just take it back?
I think that people get caught up in the gift giving excitement and sometimes forget that they went too far. To these folks I say, good job! You are the smartest one in the crowd because you realized that you could not afford it and you saved yourself the pain. As I stated in my post yesterday, don't start with price when thinking of the perfect gift. However, price does have its place in the final decision.
For those of you looking for a good low cost Christmas gift, I have completed an extensive survey of a politically correct cross-section of our community to bring you this top 5 ideas list.
#5. A potted rose bush (that you transplanted from your neighbour's house after dark)
#4. Dinner for 2 and childcare (Chik-fil-a has a great playland and you don't have to pay $20 an hour)
#3. Car detailed (There is always a group of kids with signs that say "free" car wash. Oh you wanted a tip? Don't write free on the sign if you didn't mean it.)
#2. Weekend at a bed and breakfast (Your dad can make good pancakes, right?)
#1. Jewelry (Hey, remember that necklace you lost? Well I found it, sold the gold for scrap, and bought you these earrings!)
Happy shopping.
The most wasted of all days is one without laughter. ---e. e. cummings
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