Discounted Shave and a Haircut.

  While not as cheap as "Two Bits", and also not including the shave, I no longer pay more than $4.25 for a haircut. This is pretty cheap, considering the local clip joint charges $13.00, plus tax and tip. Oh, yea, they sometimes have a sale and I'll go to them, but I haven't been to see them in 6 months.

 The secret to getting your hair done for this price is...

The Fleecing of the American Consumer

If you haven't noticed it yet, I'd like to point out a phenomenon that is becoming increasingly common.
DOWNSIZING.
No, I'm not talking about corporate downsizing, where companies cut staffing, although it is corporations that are doing this downsizing. I'm referring to the act of decreasing product sizes while the price remains unchanged.

Kmart is having an AWESOME clearance!

Check the date: this is an old post, and no longer relevant.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Our local Kmart (Logan Utah) is having a clearance. 20 to 50 % off the lowest marked (already on clearance) price. I just bought a $4.98 pair of sneakers, reduced from 24.99. They do this every year to make room for Christmas inventory. I've gotten Levi's Jeans for $5, shorts for a buck, kids complete outfits for a few dollars.  

Your Kmart may or may not be doing it, but its worth checking out. Your mileage may vary. And don't forget, if you buy something you don't really need just because it's a bargain, it really wasn't a bargain, was it?

A Cheap Sniveling Tool Kit, Part 1

As a Cheap Sniveler, I have discovered that having the right tool, and knowing how to use it, can save me huge amounts of my hard earned money. Whether it be saving an appliance from the trash (what would it cost you to replace it?) doing a home improvement project (what would a contractor charge?), or changing your own oil, (about $30 on up if your mechanic does it) buying tools and maintaining a tool kit is defiantly an investment that will pay for itself many times over. Besides that, if you are reading this blog, there will be some money saving projects here that you can do. Even if you are convinced you can't fix anything, even if your the type would rather pay someone to do it for you, you should always own at least some basic tools. Even if its only 2 screwdrivers, a pair of pliers, and a hammer, it is worthwhile to have tools around. If you're not handy with tools, you may have a friend or family member who, upon seeing your half finished project, will declare "I can fix that!"

Announcement!

Most television related articles from this point forward will be posted at Cache Free TV and DTV USA Forum. I will post links to relevant articles from this blog, as well as my other blogs: if you are seeking free TV information, you can visit Cache Free TV .

This will allow me to focus on other ways to save money on this blog.

The "Secret" for Getting FREE HD TV

The "Secret" for Getting FREE HD TV.

 Ready?

Put a TV antenna on your roof, in your attic, or on a wall. Aim it toward your desired stations, and enjoy.

Huh? That’s it? Hey, I know what you're thinking. "My grandfather had an antenna. He got 4 stations and bad reception. That’s why we pay for TV now - more channels and HDTV. Besides, do they even do that anymore?"

This is NOT your grandfather's Antenna TV!

True cost of Pay-TV

The True Cost of Pay TV

*fine print: AFTER THE 6 MONTH PROMOTIONAL PERIOD, COMCAST’S REGULAR CHARGES APPLY UNLESS SERVICE IS CANCELLED. SERVICE MAY BE CANCELLED BY CALLING 1-800-COMCAST. Comcast’s current monthly service charge ranges from $56 to $62 for Digital Starter, $72 to $78 for Digital Preferred, and $105 to $130 for Digital Premier, depending on area. Limited to service to a single outlet. Equipment, installation, taxes and franchise fees extra. May not be combined with other offers. Certain services are available separately or as a part of other levels of service. Basic Service subscription required to receive other levels of service. On Demand selections subject to charge indicated at the time of purchase. Converter and remote required to receive certain services. HD choices include HD channel lineup and HD programming available from Comcast On Demand. Choices and availability may vary by market. Call Comcast for full details and restrictions. DVR service may require a deposit. DVR service requires an additional monthly DVR service fee. Number of recording hours varies by model. Please call your local Comcast office for restrictions and complete details about service, prices and equipment. Comcast ©2010. All rights reserved. HD choices based on a comparison of satellite’s HD channel lineup to the combination of Comcast HD channel lineup and Comcast HD programming available On Demand.

Sure, that $29.95 offer from the pay TV sevices looks inviting.
But once the "promo" expires, whats it really going to cost you?