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Old 09-22-2009, 04:51 AM
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Not bad!
It didn't work yesterday when I bought season 3 of DS9 on Amazon. But it was only £13
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It didn't work yesterday when I bought season 3 of DS9 on Amazon. But it was only £13
£13 is pretty darn reasonable.
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Thanks for the tips everyone. You've given me some great methods.
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I'll you all know how it works out. I'm keeping very close track of what I've spent and have a limit.
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I'll you all know how it works out. I'm keeping very close track of what I've spent and have a limit.
Good luck!
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I'll you all know how it works out. I'm keeping very close track of what I've spent and have a limit.
With such a from of "reverse budgeting", it is fairly easy to stop cost explosions.
If you can't avoid the buy rush, hardcore-budgeting, e.g. 80 bucks per month for entertainment might help.
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With such a from of "reverse budgeting", it is fairly easy to stop cost explosions.
If you can't avoid the buy rush, hardcore-budgeting, e.g. 80 bucks per month for entertainment might help.
Or put tacks in your pocket!(KIDDING!!!)
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I'd say adopt the Cheap Bastard Philosophy and start calling your money "My Precious."
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I'd say adopt the Cheap Bastard Philosophy and start calling your money "My Precious."
"It puts the loation on it's 5 dollar bill!!"
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