A Bargain

So, like every person does, I enjoy a good deal. Granted, I am not as gifted as my mother in always finding the best deals out there, but I do enjoy those moments that I feel like I got something at a really good price. Last week I began the search for a new backpack - one with a lifetime guarantee, that could be used to carry my laptop and things, or one that could be used for weekend trips. The type of backpack I was looking for normally runs between $80 and $120, but I was only willing to pay $40 (I know, sounds crazy for a backpack, right?). Anyways, on Monday night I received an email from REI (Recreational Equipment Incorporated) stating that I had not used my dividend yet (which is a cash back bonus from purchases made the previous year), and that in addition to that, for being an email subscriber I could get an additional 25% off my purchase on selected items. So, I headed to REI the next day to search out their selections of backpacks. I found a Jan Sport that I really liked, but still didn't feel like I was going to be under my budget (and surely a backpack like this would not be on the 25% off list). I asked the clerk to double check the price for me since it wasn't marked, and I only found one backpack in the color black - there were plenty of the other colors, but I wanted the black one. He checked, and I was relieved to find that it was $25 less then the others since it was the only one of that color. So, I decided it would be in my budget and preceded to check out. Well, I was excited upon check out when I learned that the cashier decided to give me the 25% off discount. Thanks to the sale price, my dividend earnings, and the 25% off, I only spent $15 dollars on a $115 backpack. Pretty sweet, huh?

Well, I just wanted to share with you my excitement from last week in getting prepared to leave. I spent a little time cleaning out some things in my room, and will need to spend some more time on it next week, but this week I am enjoying having my nephews staying with me. I will update you next time on all our adventures from this week.