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| The dreaded/hallowed dollar spot. |
Let's talk about Target. Firstly, I LOVE TARGET. And so does everyone with whom I have ever conversed (there's even a Target Addict Blog here). Target's brilliant marketing team has created the most incredible customer loyalty. It's mind boggling, but I truly LOVE Target with every tiny fiber of my being. What I dont love, however, is that much like Whole-Paycheck Foods, I can't seem to leave without spending a minimum of $100. So, here is a guide for attempting to get out of Tar-jay (say it with a French accent, it's doubly lovable) without spending a hundo.
1. If you are a female shopper, do not, under any cirmustances, visit these sections of the store: clothing, shoes, jewelry, sunglasses, hats, scarves or purses. You WILL find a mimimum of 3 cute things and say to yourself "Oh my GEE! Only 19.99?!?" Guess what. "Only $19.99" x 3= "already $60".
2. Make a list. Do NOT stray from it. Make the list at home, and look at things like soap, contact solution, toilet paper, etc, and make sure you are ACTUALLY "about to run out of this!" before you "just pick some up while you're in Target".
3. If you think the phrase "Well, since I'm here I'll just pick up a couple of [insert item such as Lara Bars, nail polishes, bags of Archer Farms chips, cute stationary items]" leave the aisle immediately. Just. . . just walk away.
4. Avoid this amazing little 3-5 aisle section at the entry point of most Targets-- the dollar section. Because? Because, yes, you CAN buy 20 of these perfectly portioned bags of animal crackers or 30 pairs of ankle socks, but guess what? See rule #1 for a review of how multiplication works.
5. Take cash in an envelope and leave your plastic at home. That way, when you're finished trying to barter with the Target check-out girl (and realize it's 2012, not the middle ages where barter actually worked in marketplaces), you'll really, really only leave with $X spent.
6. Stay away from the BARGAIN or CLEARANCE sections. Against their mighty power, you will be powerless to remember rule #3.
Readers, I sincerely hope you find this useful. And if I save you money, I hope you'll consider leaving me some small percentage in your will and or investing in me as a person by just mailing me cash.
Because remember:
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