The Thrill of the Hunt

So, how is it that someone comes to collect, er, own over 100+ exercise DVDs?  While contributing factors include needing variety, staying motivated, or staving off exercise plateaus, for me it is about the thrill of the hunt.

Few things can compare to the thrill of a great bargain.  Your adrenaline is pumping, palms sweating, hands trembling as they clutch a DVD, slashed to mere dollars, resistance is futile.  Saving five, ten, or sometimes twenty dollars on a purchase equates to five, ten or twenty dollars worth of future DVD purchases.  Patience, taking the initiative and knowing where to look are the traits of a good bargain hunter.

Most of my bargain finds come to me courtesy of the Bargain Watch at Video Fitness.  Other sources of great exercise bargains include various other fitness and weight loss forums.  The advent of social marketing has also contributed in the search of huge savings on excellent workouts.  I look forward to sharing great bargain finds with you as I hear about them.

Best Purchase:  Urban Rebounder, which usually retails for $89+, slashed down to $12.99 at Kohl’s this past January.

Zaniest Purchase:  The purchase itself wasn’t crazy, my actions, maybe a little.  Ross Dress for Less is known for having tremendous bargains, unfortunately there are none in the Chicago area.  I sent my sister, who was living in Colorado at the time, to purchase several 4-packs of DVDs priced at only $5.00 dollars that normally retail for $20.  She is now helping savvy moms save money at her blog http://blog.yourathomeassistant.com/

Worst Purchase:  There’s no such thing as a worst purchase.  Well, actually, there probably is.  I just have been lucky enough not to have purchased any…yet.