I like deals.  I’m a bit of a sucker for them.

I’ll buy something that I have little to no real practical use for if it is discounted highly enough.  A few days ago, I bought 6 pounds of misprinted click pens because I felt it was a good deal.

I often hesitate when making any kinds of purchases at retail anymore (except food) because I’m always fairly certain that I could get something comparable for less online.

I read Sunday ads and weekly sale announcements with zeal, looking to see if something’s price is a large drop from MSRP.

Is it because I love saving money?  I don’t think that quite captures it.  If it did, I wouldn’t buy things I didn’t need that were great deals.  I think it’s because I evaluate everything against its inherent worth (or, at least, against a potential resale value) to see if I pay less for it than it is actually worth.

I often find this to be the case with certain games or movie box sets.  Could I resell this item on eBay or Craigslist for more than I paid for it?  Even used?  Then, count me in for one!

Not that I would sell most of these things.  But the knowledge that I could potentially recoup my costs and more (even after having used it!) is enough to keep me feeling safe and warm.

And if that doesn’t work, I can always tell myself that I’m stimulating the economy.