2. You find yourself standing on tip toes or squatting on the floor at the supermarket. You know that premium-position shelves at eye-level are bought rather than earned, so the best bargains are to be had in the ‘cheap seats’.
3. You’re a member of every frequent flyer or rewards program for which membership is free. You have a VIP shopping card for
all your favourite stores. In short - you love freebies.4. You can’t remember the last time you paid full price for a piece of clothing. You assess your outfit each day and pride yourself not only on its price but also the value per wear achieved.
5. You find yourself advertising upcoming sales to friends and work colleagues via text, phone, email, Facebook — and any other means of communication within reach.
6. The last time you went to the movies any day other than Tuesday was back when your parents still bought your ticket.
7. You go out of your way to find a petrol station that offers a shopping docket deal. Even though you know it will only incur a saving of a few dollars, it’s still better than paying full price.
8. You’re going on holidays and suspend your gym membership for the duration of the trip — even if you’ll only be away for a week.
9. You wouldn’t dream of buying something on the ‘just arrived’ rack — even if it’s in a factory outlet.
10. You buy your summer clothes in winter and your winter clothes in summer. Sure, you might not be able to wear those lovely boots on a 35-degree day, but come winter they’ll be a welcome alternative to your thongs.
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