Was I cheap or smart?

[zinfamous]

Money saved on cheap tacos is money spent on expensive Legos. Not really a difficult decision, imo.

 

[SearchMaster]

No harm in asking - it's 15 seconds of your life.

Now if you drove 20 extra miles because the Del Taco on the other side of town would save you a few cents then you're an idiot.

 

[Carson Dyle]

There is a phrase that describes you: penny wise and pound foolish.

What a presumptuous load of horseshit.

Asking "what's on sale" in the fast food drive-through isn't going to interfere with anyone's investment and retirement planning.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

What a presumptuous load of horseshit.

Asking "what's on sale" in the fast food drive-through isn't going to interfere with anyone's investment and retirement planning.

Ah, but $1 on a taco, plus the money they spend on coffee, convenience foods, a gym membership, dry cleaning, and every other convenience or small luxury: you put that into a savings account, add a little compound interest, they'd be able to retire with, like, millions, right?

 

[skull]

I gotta go against the norm, I'm a cheapass and when it comes to a few cents on small things like this I don't think twice about it. I focus on the big stuff cheap house,cheap cars, fix all my own shit, etc. It gives me the freedom to blow 3-4k a year dining out and not worry about it too much.

 

[highland145]

Damn, Jules, you're fired.

 

[JulesMaximus]

The time you wasted making this thread cost you far more money. Think about that for a while... think about it!

 

[pete6032]

When the difference is so little I would rather base my decision on what I was hungry for - tacos or a burrito - rather than which is cheaper.

 

[sdifox]

tell him that is how you save for lego

 

[madoka]

When the difference is so little I would rather base my decision on what I was hungry for - tacos or a burrito - rather than which is cheaper.

I actually ordered two tacos, but then realized that if it was taco night, then it would actually be cheaper to order three. Plus I get that third taco for free.

 

[Carson Dyle]

Don't keep us in suspense... Was it taco night?

 

[edcoolio]

I was talking on my cell when I pulled into the drive thru of a Del Taco.

I ordered a 1/2 pound bean burrito ($0.99) and then asked if their tacos were on sale. At this point, my friend overheard me through the phone and started mocking me saying that I am at a point in my life that I shouldn't be concerned with the cost of tacos for dinner.

I argued that the regular price of the taco is $0.69, but when on sale during certain hours, it's 3 for $1.29. So I should change my order from two tacos for $1.38 and order three for a cheaper price. He argued that given my income and otherwise profligate spending habits, I shouldn't be concerned over such trivial sums.

So who's right? Did I make the smart move or am I being overly cheap?

You are at that point in your life because you are still concerned about the cost of tacos for dinner.

You are right.

 

[madoka]

Don't keep us in suspense... Was it taco night?

Yes it was!

Apparently, they'll run that deal starting from 3 PM and I was there at 3:30.

 

[Carson Dyle]

Then you clearly made the right decision. You got three tacos for less than the price of two? You'd have to be mad to question such a thing.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Then you clearly made the right decision. You got three tacos for less than the price of two? You'd have to be mad to question such a thing.

I don't know about that. I never order combo meals because I don't drink soda, despite the so-called value of them. I wouldn't even give it a second thought. I could see just ordering two tacos even though three would cost less. Why order more food than you plan on consuming? That's just wasteful.

Maybe ask if they could give you the three taco deal but only give you two tacos?

 

[Svnla]

OP, how much are you spending on those guns and ammo? How much are you spending on Amazon per month? (assuming you are telling the truth)

And you bickered about $1 tacos? Don't get me wrong, I love to haggle too but $1 or less tacos? Come on now.

 

[BxgJ]

I don't know about that. I never order combo meals because I don't drink soda, despite the so-called value of them. I wouldn't even give it a second thought. I could see just ordering two tacos even though three would cost less. Why order more food than you plan on consuming? That's just wasteful.

Maybe ask if they could give you the three taco deal but only give you two tacos?

Well you could sell the third taco.... or give it away to some needy person, thereby fulfilling your good deed of the day.

 

[gorcorps]

Wow you learn something every day

douche·noz·zle
ˈdo͞oSHˌnäzəl/
noun
USinformal
noun: douche nozzle

1. an obnoxious or contemptible person (typically used of a man).
   "he's a total douchenozzle and the whole premise of the show is absurd"

I'm not sure if it's good or bad that you've just now heard that term. Probably good, it means you haven't lead as low brow of a life to have heard it yet

 

[Perknose]

It's not about the pennies saved . . . it's never about the pennies! It's about WINNING! You won & your friend is just jelly.

 

[highland145]

It's not about the pennies saved . . . it's never about the pennies! It's about WINNING! You won & your friend is just jelly.

Were they ass pennies though?