Gamers: Now that you have all that extra change in your pocket going jing-a-ling-a-ling....

......let's see how much MORE you can save!


Here's your challenge for Monday, Feb 23 -again a multi-parter-

1- think of something you WANT really, REALLY, rEaLlY BAD (purse, shoes, furniture, car, gourmet chocolates?)
3 PTS

2- find the msrp (manufacturers suggested retail price) of that product
5 PTS

3- find that baby on-line or in a store for LESS than the retail price
(keep in mind we're not buying these things, we're just doing a little learning exercise, so feel free to dream big today)
1 PT for every percent cheaper you find it for

Horrible wording, I know, so let me explain:

1- I want some horse-riding style boots - (3 pts)
2- they're usually $310 - (5 pts)
3- found them on DSW.COM for $179.94
That's savings of 41.9% (so 41.9 PTS)

so my total for the challenge would be: 41.9+5+3= 49.9 pts


Here's the calculation to find the percentage:
old price ($310) minus new price ($179.94) = your difference ($130.06)
your difference ($130.06) divided by old price ($310) = percentage of savings (.419 = 41.9%)


So the point of this challenge is not only to learn some fun cool mathematics equations, but mostly to realize we don't always have to deprive ourselves of things we want.
But we DON'T HAVE TO PAY FULL PRICE FOR THEM EITHER!!!
There are almost, close to always, ways to find things for less than what's being asked.

So go on & get shopping......er, imaginary shopping!