There’s nothing I love more than a good deal.
- When my parents gave me a gift card for the local hardware store for my birthday, I had no idea what to get myself.
I appreciated their creative thinking when selecting my birthday gift, because I feel like I always need something from the hardware store now that I’m a homeowner. I let the gift card sit in my car for a few weeks, before I stumbled upon an advertisement listing a bunch of “end of year” sales happening at the hardware store. I saw that all the HVAC systems were on sale! Not only was the HVAC equipment discounted, but the hardware store was offering free installation, a 2 year warranty, and a free year of servicing by a professional. I felt like I found a pot of gold! My home had been needing a new HVAC system, but it was too expensive for me to consider. It was easier for me to pay the high utility bills each month, than to pay a high price upfront for new HVAC equipment. I went to the hardware store and spoke to a representative about the HVAC system that was best for my needs. My gift card covered half of my total bill, which meant I had to pay for the other half. However, half was something I was willing to pay, especially when it came with installation, a warranty, and a free year of servicing. After leaving the hardware store, I couldn’t stop smiling, because I was excited about the amazing deal I just recieved.