You Can't Have Them All (Or can you ?)

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Actually, I was just thinking, after I had written 'You can't have them all', that you probably can. Certainly if the price is right and you are able to justify it.

What am I on about ? Software, programs and the like. Why is it, that when you buy one, suddenly you are inundated with offers better than the one you just bought.

I mean, I get it, from a sales perspective. It would make no sense to put out the best deal right at the beginning because every subsequent offer wouldn't be as good.

Even so, for once I would like to be offered the 'ultimate' package for the very best price, right at the start. I think there's a niche in there somewhere.

Why am I blathering on about this ? Well, in the last month, I have purchased a number of programs and apps. Don't jump on me, these are 'tools', at least that's how I look at it. Here's the analogy.

When I am working on cars, there are certain jobs that require very specific tools. Sometimes you can get away with using an alternative but the chances are, it either won't do the job properly or it will take you forever to do whatever it is you're doing.

When faced with those situations and funds allowing, I would buy the appropriate tool. Normally I would add that to my 'expenses' for that particular project, thus it would come out of the eventual 'tally-up' when it came time to sell the vehicle.

Doing it this way also meant that I could use it again and again and it would never cost any more than it did that one time. 'Tools of the trade' if you like.

The theory behind buying 'tools' in my analogy goes along the lines of 'buy cheap and replace with good quality' This works on the principle that the ones you use the most will inevitably break and when they do, you buy a decent quality one to replace it.

It works for me, as there are certain ones I rarely use and they have lasted for years.

We do the same with the 'tools' of our online business, almost. There are plenty of 'free' versions that we can use and for the most part, they do the job that we require them to.

As our business grows and we 'outgrow' the limited functionality, then we have to decide whether it is worth upgrading, 'going pro' or maybe buying a more comprehensive package/program.

When it comes to 'cost' then that can be somewhat subjective. If, your business is bringing in a steady income then there maybe more options open to you. If not then you have to decide if any purchase is a worthwhile investment.

Making that choice isn't always easy, the 'sales pitch' is professionally designed to make you want the product, that you 'need' the product. The chances are you might not, then again, you might. Decisions, decisions, decisions.

Back to the beginning and the title. You can't have them all, or can you ? Working on the principle of buying 'cheap' or 'free' then you can have as many as you need. 'Need' being the operative word.

If they work and are an asset, then why not ? Funds allowing, of course. If they make your life easier, then again, why not ? I think we just have to be sure that they are an asset and are actually helping our cause.

Anyway, those were just my ruminations. I was going to revamp a post from the 'archives' but nothing really took my fancy. So in true 'One thought, one post' fashion, I just went with this. Food for thought maybe.

Hope you're having a monstrous Monday.

Twack Romero

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Twack, we have a place to buy serviceable tools for relatively cheap prices. They run 2 sets of coupons, one through your email, and another through your mailbox or with weekly store ads.

I wouldn't say they are precision tools, but for many projects, they would leave a lot of cash in your account. Especially if you bought a 2 year guarantee on a power tool, then beat the snot out of it, and bring it back before the due date, with all of your paper work, and receipt, proof of purchase.

I always say to the cashier, "Well let me see if I can break this", after I buy the extended warranty, it's not all that much.
That is Harbor Freight. I have obliterated overgrowth of tree limbs with a ratcheting pruner for less than $20.

Anyway, might leave more bucks for the precision tools.
I'm a girl who has owned 7 different chainsaws from eh, the eighties. Some were pretty scary! After all those, I found my self sticking to Poulan electric Chain saw, hey I'm a girl. Or a $23 Harbor Freight reciprocating saw.

Saving money for that
precision education on presentation at WA.

Thank you Twack!!
Suzay

You are most welcome Suzay and once again, I like your style. I am also a 'receipt keeper', there is an undeniable pleasure when taking used, broken goods back for either a refund or replacement. Don't have much use for a chainsaw round here though, hedgetrimmer is about as hard core as I get.
Have a good one.

You rock Twack!!!!!!!!!

🙏 Back atcha'

Hey, Twack. When you work with less resources, we all need tools. Getting things done in any business is about people, process and tools. You cannot avoid software tools for automating process but we need good once and finding them is not easy. There is no one size fits all requirements and wallet. I too am in the same boat as you...

All very true Stanley. I could do witha program that automates all of my 'link sharing' houses all of the sites I visit and automatically deletes 'interesting sites' after I have viewed them. I'd pay for that.

I know exactly what you mean Twack. I admit that I find the upsells infuriating. What is the point of buying better and better versions? Are they going to refund on the first one? Its very annoying.
Trouble is they always offer a discount when you go to click away from the page. So you pause and that's it. Game over. Lol.

I had one recently that kept on going. I was intrigued to see how far it went, eventually it had seven upsells and a downsell. I stayed strong but it wasn't easy.

7? Now that is ridiculous. I would have given up halfway through and demanded my money back because the one I bought was clearly rubbish, lol.
I just find it really irritating.
Well done for not falling for it.

I was just interested to see how low the various prices would go. Irritating is the right word.

The upsells I see usually cost a lot more.

Not to long ago I knew the psychology behind that but it's left me for now.

Life is so full of decision taking isn't it? To have or not to have!What bothers me is that when we have it all, we often cannot make good use of it all. Nice post Twack.
Carol

Thank you Carol. That is so very true. I'm trying to work on these 'extra's' one at a time, kind of pick a day and just focus on one.

Twack, I'm a sucker for the latest "shiney object" software. Have spent tons of money, mostly on good stuff. Having been an aeroplane mechanic in me younger years, I understand the need for "just the right tool"
Great post as usual.
Joe

Thanking you kindly sir. It was the best analogy I could come up with, though it might not work for some.
They are our 'tools' though, and there are some very useful programs out there. It's just making sure we pick the right ones.

Agree.
Joe

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