If I wanted to bore you with a longer title post I’d have titled this one
Red Box vs Netflix: and Why I’m Not a Frugal
If I was smart I’d be using Netflix. I bet I would like it. I have never tried it.
Using NetFlix would also save me a few dollars a month. You see, I am a movie freak and Red Box is my friend. I go at least three times a week, get a movie or two and keep them a couple of days. So by the end of the month I could easily pay the $17 bucks for Netflix’s “3 at a time plan” and end up saving money.
But I like Red Box. I like it’s limited selection, long waits, and swiping my debit card at random locations across three different towns. I don’t really like it’s limited selection- that was just a small joke.
So let’s say I spend an extra $8 a month at Red Box over what I would pay Netflix. That’s about $100 a year. And you know what, I’m glad to pay it. I like getting out and going to get a movie. I like thinking, “I want a movie tonight.” And honestly sometimes I like not making it to get a movie.
I'm Addicted to Red Box
There are lots of things like this- things I could do cheaper some other way but I choose to do it my way because I like it.
It’s why I am not a frugal. We make money and we like to spend it– sometimes on things that are a bigger hassle and lower quality.
So, maybe I’ll see you at the Red Box soon.