February 8, 2017
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Looking Thrifty
Sparky wanted to buy me a birthday present. I thought long and hard. I got sick. He got sick. Money is a little tight. I figured I really didn't need anything. I got an email from Shop Your Way Rewards asking me if I wanted to play one of the stupid survey games. Being sick I decided that taking a survey and then pressing a button on the spinning wheel to see if I win would be a nice diversion. Well I played 4 times and I won! So I had some surprise points at Sears or K-Mart. As I was tidying up my coupons I found one for Sears - 30% off any footwear purchase. Hmm. I thought about my perfect shoes that I got from Sears. I remembered seeing them on sale for 50% off. When Sparky asked me what I wanted to do for my birthday I had originally said rest and drink fluids and curl up in my fleece blanket in my fleece pajamas with the space heater on and my cozy spot on my lap. I decided instead that a trip to Sears would possibly be where he could buy me my birthday present. He reluctantly agreed. Shoe shopping is not high on his list. It ranks for him about even with having an ingrown toenail removed. He loves me so we went to Sears.
These are the shoes I bought. They are just like my favorite pair except instead of black they are dark brown.
Normally they are a little pricey.
But the nice thing is that they were still half price. And I had that 30% off coupon, and surprise points and Shop Your Way points.
Sparky couldn't believe his ears when I handed the sales clerk my coupons. I had another one for $6 in surprise points and I had just earned from the survey the Shop Your Way points to the tune of $5.59, plus she gave me an additional 30% on the Shop Your Way card. She announced that I owed 70 cents. Sparky had been standing off to the side and he rushed to the counter to stare at the price screen. I made him give me a dollar. He let me keep the 30 cents in change. As we left the store he commented that he was willing to buy me a little something more. I told him I'd think about it and let him know! I'm quite pleased with my gift and Sparky is impressed with my shopping acumen.
Comments (14)
How nice to have them for such a price. I love shopping for bargains. Like the shoes too. Shoes and purses are some of the things I like to keep plenty of.
I have lots of shoes but there are only a few pairs that I wear regularly. The others tend to be specific for an outfit or for dress up...
You had an awesome bargain shopping experience, and knowing that these were like your favorites, they will be enjoyed. Congrats, and again, happy birthday.
I had to order the last pair online because Sears didn't have them in stock. I was very happy with finding these in my size in the store and on sale... it was like a special birthday gift to get them for 70 cents!!
That is amazing. You are GOOD!
I was quite proud of myself. I had thought that I was going to get them for about $15 so it was a nice birthday surprise!!
You are the ultimate shopper!!!
I was happy that it only cost 70 cents. Getting such a good deal was really more fun than I had anticipated!!
WOW! Just half price would have been good... but Wow.
Hey! Thanks for the comment and visiting!! I was very pleased that the price was so low - I guess it was my special birthday gift after all!
You really ARE the ULTIMATE shopper!!! I would not be surprised if someday you will be given some money by the store along with your selection.....and YOU will be the one making the profit on the sale!You, my daughter ARE amazing!
Thanks mother! I try to be frugal and now you know where I've spent my birthday money! hehe! I have lots more shopping to do...
Those really are attractive shoes and how fortunate you are!
I do feel lucky. It was a nice surprise on my birthday!!