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Over the years, I have learned that really good deals do not last long. For example, near the end of 2021, I found a great deal on a cruise from NYC to the Bahamas and back. It was one of the first cruises to take place after the Covid-19 Suspension, and had a price that could not be beat. There was no single supplement, and I snagged a mini-suite for $1,400. How could I beat that?
Now that I am comfortable going out in the world as Marian, I will occasionally buy a "Mystery Box" from Universal Standard. It is like buying a pig in a poke, as you never know what you're going to get until you get it. There are some items I am comfortable wearing, and others that I don't have the occasion to wear. On the whole, I have broken even on my mystery purchases from Universal Standard, and will consider buying more mystery boxes in the future.
Years ago, I was hunting for a dress I could wear to a wedding and found a dress that looked good on me. I found it listed on Roamans.com for $140. The same dress found be found on Amazon.com for $120. But, on another onestopcom's site, it sold for $50 as long as you purchased a total of garments whose price totaled $75 or more. That was a great deal on a dress which I've only had the occasion to wear only once.
Bargain hunting can be fun, as well as addictive. Now that I'm retired, it pays for me to search for bargains, but not always jump on them. Luckily, I have the option to buy (or not buy). And I'm glad I can enjoy bargain shopping to its fullest.
