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Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
I understand that some of these things are essential costs. My point was that we are so ingrained in a consumer culture that it can be difficult to string two days without buying anything in a row.
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Oh, I agree 100% with the spirit of what you're saying, its just I felt this was a case of "one of these things is not like the other ones."
My two favorite investments for saving on micro transactions came from the dollar store. A stainless steel water bottle, and a thermos for hot drinks. Came to less than $10, and paid for themselves in less than three days.
Also, I'm coming up on four years of being completely nicotine free. That is a huge expense. I remember buying my first pack of smokes down the street from my high school way back in the day for $4.00. I remember smoking when they had risen to $10. I remember switching to buying only 20-packs of discount brands so I could psychologically justify it to myself for keeping it under $10 a pack (instead of $13 for premium brands). What is it now? Like $17 a pack. Jesus effing Christ. Quitting smoking is the best thing I ever did.