Yesterday I bought a 1 litre Diet Coke at a rural gas station. The cost … $3.02
As usual at convenience stores, the price was not marked. I should have walked out. (My normal policy is NEVER to buy anything unless the price is clearly posted.)
Kicking myself, I need reaffirm my loyalty to the 10 Commandments for Frugal Living:
10. Thou shalt not buy things you don’t need.
9. Thou shalt only buy when you have the money.
8. Thou shalt purchase by value, not price.
7. Thou shalt be patient.
6. Thou shalt buy used.
5. Thou shalt look for alternatives before buying.
4. Thou shalt ignore the Joneses.
3. Thou shalt not pay full retail price.
2. Thou shalt not waste.
1. Thou shalt do things yourself.
Yes, I’ll be even a worse stingy cheapskate. in 2011. Be warned.
Rick McCharles 