January 21, 2003, 20:57
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Wins and losses in the shopping mall casino of life
One of the things about raising a family in the burbs is that discounts and specials and sales become very important. You won't see a "no junk mail" sticker on the letterbox of our house. We're always looking for something at the best price. Our current shopping list is:
. A lawn mower
. A BBQ
. A TV
. A Dining Suite
. A leather lounge suite.
We'll do without a. till we can afford to pay cash and b. we think we've got the best deal/price.
But this involves wins and losses. I hate it when you buy something and then find they knock the price down 40% the next weekend.
What are your big wins and losses?
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January 21, 2003, 21:13
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I got my Sony television for 20% off because one flap on the top of the box was undone.
Woo-hoo! 
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February 14, 2003, 00:19
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good one sloww
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February 14, 2003, 00:21
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Originally posted by Alexander's Horse
good one sloww
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Man, nothing like a quick response!
 ACK!
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February 14, 2003, 02:06
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I thought this thread looked strangely familiar!
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February 14, 2003, 11:00
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Yes, Horsie is very bored... 
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February 14, 2003, 11:26
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No lie.
I jump in there with a response, all proud of myself and all, and the Horse is like, "Yeah, well. Screw you and the horse you rode in on".
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February 14, 2003, 11:48
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Re: Wins and losses in the shopping mall casino of life
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Originally posted by Alexander's Horse What are your big wins and losses?
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I was especially proud of our haggling skills during our month in SE Asia, I reckon we were saving an average $50 a day on what we were spending - so that's about $1500 that we ploughed straight back in to living it up at nice hotels, restaurants and being able to go on really cool trips and expeditions and so forth...
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February 14, 2003, 18:42
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I was especially proud of our haggling skills during our month in SE Asia,
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NOW you've done it AH!
Don't get Mobius started about haggling.... 
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February 14, 2003, 22:15
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I'm building a wagon! On some other part of the internets, obviously (but not that other site).
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February 14, 2003, 22:39
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I'm getting a new barby AH. Give you the old one for a mere $50.
You pick up however...
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