Thumper
09-20-2018, 10:19 AM
.... do you think you'd have a problem spending it?
American Express gives us a credit every 6-months for Saks Fifth Avenue. It's one'a those "don't use it, ya' lose it" type deals. Ok, we have until December, so no real rush, but with our cruise coming up next month, I figured maybe we could find something we might like to have for the trip. I asked Lynn to go on-line to peruse the offerings and make a purchase .... or if she sees something she'd rather touch and feel before pulling the trigger, we'll stop by Saks the next time we're in Tampa or Orlando (which is often).
After a few days, she let me know she couldn't find anything she can't live without and told me to see if I could find anything I might want/need. Well, I've been on-line for the last hour or so and ..... do rich people just sit around all day wondering how many different ways they can throw money away? I swear, I can't find a frigging thing that I'd actually buy ... even with a FREE $50 bill in my hand! Ok, I started out with the usual ... I looked at shirts. WTF??? I'd have to take out a second mortgage just to buy a t-shirt! And that's AFTER my "free" $50.00 credit!! Pants, shoes, etc? Out of the question. Ok, obviously I need to set my sites (sights?) a bit lower.
Here's something I ran across in the travel accessories section. We're planning a trip to Japan in the not too distant future and figured we'd fit right in walking the streets of Tokyo wearing one of those silly looking face masks the Japanese are so fond of wearing in the city. I will say, I have a box of these things next to my table saw in the garage, but I figured they're not quite stylish enough for travel ... they're tacky ol' paper masks anyway! Ok, I wasn't seriously thinking of buying a mask, I just saw them as I was scanning through the offerings, but it'll give you some idea how hard it is to find anything at Saks for $50. Ridiculous!
You can get these in red, blue or black for only $110 apiece. Heck, I think I'll get a blue one for me and a red one for Lynn. With my free money, it would only cost me $170.00 out of pocket! Well, I didn't check, there may be shipping involved also. :hair
10250
Naaaa, a little out of my price range and we wouldn't really wear the silly things anydamnway, but you get the idea where I'm headed with this silliness. Thinking here .... oh! I could always use a new ball cap to keep the sun off my bald ol' noggin! I zipped over to the ball cap section. Ummmm, $350.00!!!! REALLY?????
10251
Well, I'll set my sites even lower I suppose. Heck, I could always use some new underwear ... something without skidmark or pee stains! Here we go! Sure, they're $250, but it's a 3-pack! Such a deal. We're getting closer ... only $200 out of pocket, but I think I'll stick with my old pee-stained drawers. Who's gonna see 'em anyway?
10252
BINGO! I have an idea that's sure to be a winner! We've had some old Wally World luggage tags on our bags for about 20 years or so and they're showing their age. Maybe some nice new luggage tag holders for our bags! Surely I could get at least a 10-pack for my "free" $50.00! I'm a frigging genius .... NOT! I went to the travel section of the catalog .... ONE tag (the only offering they have) is $115.00! Give me a frigging break!
10253
Ok, I'm out of ideas and figure I may as well just throw this $50 in the trash. Then another brilliant idea hit me! We just bought Lynn a new car last month ... maybe I can find a nice key chain. Heck, it doesn't have to be diamond encrusted gold, just a basic, but nice looking key chain. I searched and found they only have TWO key chains in their whole catalog. The first one was $850!!! And I couldn't even tell wtf it was supposed to be! NOT a good choice. I'll check out the only other key chain they have listed and see what it's like. Gulp! $950.00!!!! Dang, it's just a bit out of my price range even with my free $50 discount ... but I sure do like it ... whatever it is. :huh
10254
Anybody here want a free $50 credit with Saks Fifth Avenue? I won't miss it .... besides, I'll get another one in January ... and again in July ... and another the following January ... and .....................
P.S. I swear all of the above is true ... both the items and their prices. Un-frigging believable.
American Express gives us a credit every 6-months for Saks Fifth Avenue. It's one'a those "don't use it, ya' lose it" type deals. Ok, we have until December, so no real rush, but with our cruise coming up next month, I figured maybe we could find something we might like to have for the trip. I asked Lynn to go on-line to peruse the offerings and make a purchase .... or if she sees something she'd rather touch and feel before pulling the trigger, we'll stop by Saks the next time we're in Tampa or Orlando (which is often).
After a few days, she let me know she couldn't find anything she can't live without and told me to see if I could find anything I might want/need. Well, I've been on-line for the last hour or so and ..... do rich people just sit around all day wondering how many different ways they can throw money away? I swear, I can't find a frigging thing that I'd actually buy ... even with a FREE $50 bill in my hand! Ok, I started out with the usual ... I looked at shirts. WTF??? I'd have to take out a second mortgage just to buy a t-shirt! And that's AFTER my "free" $50.00 credit!! Pants, shoes, etc? Out of the question. Ok, obviously I need to set my sites (sights?) a bit lower.
Here's something I ran across in the travel accessories section. We're planning a trip to Japan in the not too distant future and figured we'd fit right in walking the streets of Tokyo wearing one of those silly looking face masks the Japanese are so fond of wearing in the city. I will say, I have a box of these things next to my table saw in the garage, but I figured they're not quite stylish enough for travel ... they're tacky ol' paper masks anyway! Ok, I wasn't seriously thinking of buying a mask, I just saw them as I was scanning through the offerings, but it'll give you some idea how hard it is to find anything at Saks for $50. Ridiculous!
You can get these in red, blue or black for only $110 apiece. Heck, I think I'll get a blue one for me and a red one for Lynn. With my free money, it would only cost me $170.00 out of pocket! Well, I didn't check, there may be shipping involved also. :hair
10250
Naaaa, a little out of my price range and we wouldn't really wear the silly things anydamnway, but you get the idea where I'm headed with this silliness. Thinking here .... oh! I could always use a new ball cap to keep the sun off my bald ol' noggin! I zipped over to the ball cap section. Ummmm, $350.00!!!! REALLY?????
10251
Well, I'll set my sites even lower I suppose. Heck, I could always use some new underwear ... something without skidmark or pee stains! Here we go! Sure, they're $250, but it's a 3-pack! Such a deal. We're getting closer ... only $200 out of pocket, but I think I'll stick with my old pee-stained drawers. Who's gonna see 'em anyway?
10252
BINGO! I have an idea that's sure to be a winner! We've had some old Wally World luggage tags on our bags for about 20 years or so and they're showing their age. Maybe some nice new luggage tag holders for our bags! Surely I could get at least a 10-pack for my "free" $50.00! I'm a frigging genius .... NOT! I went to the travel section of the catalog .... ONE tag (the only offering they have) is $115.00! Give me a frigging break!
10253
Ok, I'm out of ideas and figure I may as well just throw this $50 in the trash. Then another brilliant idea hit me! We just bought Lynn a new car last month ... maybe I can find a nice key chain. Heck, it doesn't have to be diamond encrusted gold, just a basic, but nice looking key chain. I searched and found they only have TWO key chains in their whole catalog. The first one was $850!!! And I couldn't even tell wtf it was supposed to be! NOT a good choice. I'll check out the only other key chain they have listed and see what it's like. Gulp! $950.00!!!! Dang, it's just a bit out of my price range even with my free $50 discount ... but I sure do like it ... whatever it is. :huh
10254
Anybody here want a free $50 credit with Saks Fifth Avenue? I won't miss it .... besides, I'll get another one in January ... and again in July ... and another the following January ... and .....................
P.S. I swear all of the above is true ... both the items and their prices. Un-frigging believable.