There’s an excellent chance you’ve experienced a lapse in customer service or corporate stonewalling. The company in question gets some of your money that you feel it isn’t entitled to, and they won’t give it back. Or, more frustrating, they drag their feet, and treat it as an interest-free loan from you. Calls to customer … Read more
Got vending machines in your building at work? They’re making a killing. Especially sodas. You’re paying a hefty premium for convenience. I went around with a gentleman with a small vending machine route because I was interested in purchasing it. He shared some information: he aims for a 100% markup on the items he vends. … Read more
I’m in Charlotte NC this weekend for a comic book convention. My hotel stay has been very good for the most part. Just watch what is included with your hotel stay and what is extra. We (my business partner and I) went to the main area in the hotel for breakfast. There was someone very … Read more
This is a trick that my wife and I use to save some money (and some calories!) We order a dessert but split it. Two forks, half the calories. “Lemon Passion” was our dessert today at Macaroni Grill, in celebration of my first Father’s Day 🙂 Some more tips for dining on the cheap are … Read more
A friend at work scouts Best Buy, Office Depot, Staples, etc. for deals on consumer electronics. These deals often have rebates attached to them. For high-dollar rebates, he always keeps records of his submissions. He has fought back and won at least once. The amount of the rebate was $60. “You’d better believe I’d call … Read more