Hubby asked me what I’d like to have for my coming birthday.
In the past year I haven’t got anything for my birthday, Christmas and wedding anniversary. With pregnancy and a newborn, we were too occupied to shop for presents.
“Just go and get anything nice,” he said.
Then he suddenly recalled,
“Do you need to upgrade your car? The latest model of your dream car is in town now. Did you see the launch ads?”
I know. I’ve been reading about it since its conceptualization in Europe. They’re finally here!
“Why don’t you go for a test drive and pick the color first? I’ll get it for your birthday.”
That’s very sweet! I know hubby is eyeing for a new car too. But the high COE makes him put the purchase on hold.
That evening we were at a suburb shopping mall.
We decided to have dinner at a Japanese restaurant because the a-la-carte buffet was available at a good discount off the weekend prices.
After dinner, we went to buy some kitchen and bathroom accessories. We managed to bargain for a discount from the original price.
We got our daughter a dress from a good brand. It was sold at half price!
Then we headed for a bread shop to enjoy the 20 percent discount for purchase after 8.30 p.m.
We also got a cup of fresh juice from the next shop where the staff were clearing them at $1 before closing.
As we left the mall, I noticed that we enjoyed free parking during our stay.
We had a good laugh at the fact that we were too stingy to pay the original price for everything we bought or consumed that evening.
And suddenly, I realized that I made money from properties the same way by NOT buying them when they were first marketed at list prices.
I bought my 3rd property at $525,000 from the seller who got at it new at close to $800,000.
The previous owner of our residence purchased the house during its TOP at $1.2 million while we bought it from him at $735,000.
If only they could wait for just a few years to buy …
When developers are selling properties at premium future prices during the launch, why do buyers still rush there to get these overpriced new units?
My friend’s well-to-do grandpa once shared his shopping tips,
“All things are sold at their highest when they are new in the market. If you have the patience to wait, you can see their true value later.”
That night before we went to bed, I told hubby that I didn’t want the new car any more.
Just upgrade my mobile phone. And no need to buy the latest model.
I’m a pragmatic person who loves bargains and so does he. Above all, I don’t want him to look foolish when prices drop next time.
Let’s wait for the right time to buy.
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