Over the weekend, I went to Victoria’s Secret to cash in a $10 rewards certificate that I got through my Angel Card that was set to expire 9/30/08. I loaded up on underwear during the semi-annual sale, so I figured I’d pick up some body wash and lotion. When I entered the store, I saw a big sign announcing that a line of their body care products was $35 for 7, and you would get one additional item free. Given that their products are between $8.50 and $10 each, this was a good buy. But, I really don’t need that much body wash and lotion. So, even if I’m only paying $4.38 a bottle, or $3.12 after my $10 coupon, am I really making a good decision? No, I decided I would be spaving.
I first learned about spaving when I read the book which accompanied the movie Maxed Out. Essentially, spaving is spending to “save money.” I don’t necessarily think spaving is necessarily a bad thing, for example if you pick up extra boxes of pasta while they’re on sale. However, I didn’t really need 8 bottles of shower gel and lotion, so it was not prudent for me to buy the 8 bottles. I elected to go with the smaller special of 3 for $24 (or $14 after my reward). As I was carrying my purchase to the register, a clerk intercepted me to make sure I knew about the sale. I told her I did, but was all set.
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I often wonder if people realize that or if they buy that much stuff and give a lot of it away
I have never heard of this term before but I do like it. I have found myself double thinking things before I buy to save later. Maybe you should pass this thought on over to the over CVSing Dissers.