Someone said, "Ignorance is bliss." Ignorance is defined as lack of education or knowledge. And, Will Rogers said, "We are all ignorant, just in different subjects." I just want to add that while ignorance may be bliss, it is expensive.
I talked to a long time friend today and she said they had to replace a window air conditioner. She didn’t know what brand it was or the efficiency. All she knew was that it cost about $500 dollars and another $125 to install it. While I talked to her on the phone, I turned around to my computer and did a quick research. I only looked at only one retailer and saw a model, name brand, with more capacity and a good solid efficiency rating for a lot less money - $100. So far as installation goes on window units, it is as simple as take the old one out and put the new one in. One person that knows a little can do it, and two people that know nothing can do it. She didn’t care.
My job used to be saving money and getting the best value. If I had a hundred dollars for every time that I have offered advice on how to save on cars, trucks, heating and air conditioning equipment, and a lot of other electrical products, I wouldn’t be writing this blog. I’d hire someone to do it for me.
I do remember one woman that worked in the same office with me that was about to buy a rather expensive SUV. I mentioned that she could save money by going to see a particular dealer that was less than 75 miles away. She took my suggestion and saved $2,500 on an identical vehicle. Wow! That's one in a row.
On my last pickup purchase, I drove about an hour and half to save $6,000. Not a bad deal. The point is that in today’s information world, it is not necessary to be ignorant in a lot of things.
Maybe it is blissful to be ignorant. Until you run out of money.
PMO
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