January 12, 2010

I had my big purchase already planned for the day. AC Moore had a special coupon for today only for 50% off one regular priced item. My item was going to be a 16 oz. skein of yarn to begin working on some snuggle throws for Christmas. As I walked in the door of AC Moore I saw a carrousel bin full of neck scarves of all colors and patterns! The former pastor's daughters wear scarves all the time with their outfits and I have always admired them! But, have you priced them?!! I did and decided they would just have to stay on the rack! Well, not today! These were 50% off and there was another sign that said $1.50. So, I grabbed not one, not two.....I ended up with 18!!! That was definitely not in my purchase plan!!! But, I figured I couldn't pass up the deal, especially since I can wear them and mix and match more of my skirts and tops to go with the colors in the scarves!

Next, back to the yarn. I grabbed my skein of yarn and off to the register I trotted, very pleased with myself! That's when things began to fall apart. I had cash to pay for the one skein of yarn, which to my estimation was going to be $3.70 + tax with the coupon. Wrong! The $7.39 skein of yarn was on sale for $6 so I was not allowed to use the coupon! I decided to wait til the yarn was not on sale and I could get another 50% coupon (hopefully)! I've got almost a year, right?!! Next she started ringing up the scarves. CHA-CHING! First scarf rang up at $2. I complained! The manager said, "I'm sorry, but the scarves in the top bin are $2 and the next bin are $1.50, and everyone is putting them back in the wrong bins, and the wind is blowing them when the doors open, yada yada yada!" In other words, I lost my argument! I decided $2 was still a whole lot better than what I had priced them for at other retailers, so my $3.70 + tax trip turned into a whopping $31.79! YIKES! Oh, well! I will be sure to wear these scarves with pride! My blessing for the day.....a bargain in a surprising place...scarves in a craft store!