In Which "Impulse Buy" is Loosely Defined

So, Annie and I went around Saturday, as mentioned a couple of days ago. In our quest, we asked many home improvement experts about the best way to install trim. Overwhelmingly, the response indicated that nail guns are indispensable. One fellow recommended a particular model, stating that its price was well within our budget for the trim project.

When we sought this nail gun, however, we found that it had doubled in price from when he had purchased it. We were at Lowe's, asking the gentleman in the tool department, and he directed us to a mobile air compressor that came with a brad nailer. This seemed like a larger investment than we were expecting, but it was less than the other option.

Then the man showed us a similar package, including not one but THREE pneumatic guns, all for one low price. I admit, I got caught up in the excitement. On the one hand, friends have been more than willing to lend us their equipment for free, but on the other hand, here was the ability to own similar equipment. And THREE pneumatic guns.

We then compared at Home Depot, came away disappointed, and went back for the big package deal. I think this was an impulse buy, but I'm still happy with it.

But Justin, you may be thinking, this wasn't an impulse buy. You considered your budget, you left the store, shopped around, and then came back to purchase it. That is like the opposite of an impulse buy.

I see your point. However, when the price tag is higher than ten dollars, I generally take a week to make a decision. This whole story took less than four hours from start to finish. It feels so sudden.

Acts 19:36 - ...ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.