Blogging Away Debt

You Know What They Say…You Get What You Paid For

Yesterday was a pretty exciting day for me. We went to pick up my brand new glasses. After I put them on, everything was so clear and I felt better about spending the money to purchase them.

Really, the price I paid for them was less than I would pay somewhere else. It’s always nice to get a good deal. But I think my glasses are going to be an example of a purchase that perhaps you want to pay a little bit more for.

After taking a closer look at my glasses, I see that there are gaps between the lens and the frame on the right side. It sticks out to me like a sore thumb, especially after taking the time to bend and shape my old frugal glasses. It appears that the lens is the incorrect size for the frame.

I’m still deciding on whether I am going to say something about the quality when I go back on Monday for a lens check (I am also getting the prescription for contacts).

Do you think I should say something? Am I being over-critical? Anyone else have a similar experience and care to share some advice?

As always…thanks! 🙂

If You Are Not Happy With the Price…Call

by Tricia

I received notice from my DSL company that my contract was about to expire. They gave me two options:

1.) Do nothing and my service would be $39.99/month with no contract

2.) Upgrade to their faster service and pay $27.99/month

Of course, I would rather have #2 because I am currently paying roughly $27.00/month for an average service. The problem is…I just opened the envelope with this deal today and it had already expired. Since things are a little cluttered in my household right now, I’m not sure if it just came recently or if I just threw it in a pile a while ago.

Since I didn’t meet the deadline, I was fearing the $39.99/month cost. So, I did something that I’m not really good at…I gave them a call tonight.

I explained the situation and before I knew it I was being transferred to their sales department. He quickly explained to me that I could remain with my current service at a price of $24.99/month. That was music to my ears. It’s cheaper than what I am currently paying and it’s a lot cheaper than what their notice listed.

It almost makes me wonder how many “price levels” internet companies have. So if you are unhappy with your cost, give your internet company a call. It doesn’t hurt to try to see if you can get a better deal.