Anytime I bought an IBM/Windows product.
A brand new car.
A 28 year old home.
Most all modern Hollywood films since the mid 90's.
Most all "remastered" audio CD's ever.
Most all new music from the mid 90's to current (1-2 songs are good, rest suck).
Most all new consumer electronics manufactured since the late 90's.
Just about anytime I patronize a restaurant.
Same with going to see a live concert.
Driving on the toll way.
Shopping at the grocery store.
Paying the electricity bill.
Purchasing new clothes, shoes and belts.
The pump as someone else already mentioned.
College.
Anytime I've made an "upgrade" to a new OS on an older computer, with exception to AmigaOS 3.9 (mostly talking about Mac's and IBM's).
The $150 I spend a month on Cable TV/Internet/Phone.
The $900 I recently spent on my cat that needed 3 stones removed from her bladder, despite the fact I raised her on "the thinking persons cat food": Wysong, but I'm glad it's done. She's still a "bitch" though. lol
Anytime we pay the property taxes. OR most taxes - period. But property especially. What a crock of legally organized crime that is.
Health insurance premiums and the "healthcare" you receive today by monkeys.
Anytime we purchase fertilizer or grass seed and try to distribute it evenly on the yards. Note to self: drop spreaders suck - must try broadcast spreader next.
When I was younger, I'd purchase the occasional "ready to assemble" pieces of furniture be it computer desks or entertainment centers. Haven't for the past 15+ years, but if I did - I'd certainly complain about its value.
The $50 a month my newly found employer is going to pay for me to have a cell phone, despite the fact I have e-mail and a land-line in my office, for "emergencies". Not to mention the $100+ I'll spend in getting an iPhone + "activation" they'll ultimately reimburse me for. Screw the "droid" phone at $159 (after $100 rebate) or otherwise. Apple products clearly still have the best value for buck ratio going on as far as I'm concerned. Cell phones in general though. Pffttt... I'm going to feel like a major "me too" schmuck if I have to carry one of those damn things around. I resent the things and peoples attitude about them big time.
And to recap - yes... I know the difference between costly and rip-off for the money. Value was the question here. ALL of the above I have a problem with. Very little "value" if any in todays goods, products and "services". Period. I frickin' HATE these times we're living in.
