Small Economies for Tommy

Today, Tommy's supplies came. He was sort of flabbergasted by the volume of the razors. I ordered 72 for $18.75. I was confused because there were 15 packages of 6 each. But, I counted packages!  There was no way that was correct. Finally, I realized there were only 5 per pack and he got 15 packages instead of the ordered 12 packages of 6, so 75 razors. In other words, he got more packages with fewer in each packages. That would have been 26.04 cents each for 72. By getting 75 razors, he paid 25 cents each. His savings is over 75 cents. It is not much, but that money is still his. 

He will usually not buy two of anything, much less 75. He thinks the dozen containers of Gillette Shaving Cream will last him several years. I am corrupting him...in a good way. 

He only wanted to order one box of needle pens for his insulin. If they are okay, he will buy several boxes. He pays $13.88 for a box of 100. For these pen needles, he paid $6.99 for 100 ($13.98 for 200), a real saving at 50%. He will order another 4 boxes if he likes these. 

The main savings with the pen needles is he does not have to traverse the cavernous Sam's Club to purchase the pen needles he must have to administer life saving medicine. The last time we went, I convinced him to buy 5 boxes. So, he will be set for over a year with the next order. I don't suppose there are best by, or use by dates. I will see.  Mostly, he is not exposed to people. 

He is not in the mood to take the time to program his new answering machine. Plus, I would have to endure the muting of the TV. Okay, he took time and it works. I wanted to know soon. It works.

Today the forecast is 100% rain. Right now, at almost 3 pm, it is 63F and barely sprinkling. The ac has been on since last night. Okay, he said no precipitation. He said it was noisy, raining, stormy last night and early morning. 5 pm and still 63F.

Last night, the chicken did not make it into the oven. I thawed a chicken leg and thigh for Tommy. He had the biggest salad I have ever seen him make. I had scrambled eggs, milk and  a banana. Then some cheese.  Tonight, I suppose I must cook. I really want chicken. Carrots, potatoes, and onions will go in the bag with the chicken breasts. He really loves the new Italian Blend I sprinkle over chicken now. Maybe I will find some other vegetable to add to the chicken. 

After I was converted to being an Amazon fan, I finally converted him. I was a hard sell. How long did it take you to become an Amazon fan?

Tommy Caught on Quickly

 Several times I have mentioned to Tommy that he could order from Amazon and not have to pay for shipping. He has flatly rejected that idea...lol. Until today! 

His answering machine does not work after the phone line was disrupted and needed a repair. So, Friday night, I offered to order an answering machine for him from Amazon and he was completely on board. I had him toss the old one to me. I had picked out the identical answering machine. So, I ordered it. 

Don't bother trying to convince him to get a phone with answering machine. It will just make him angry. I tried years ago when I got this answering machine for him. At that time he had no walker and used canes to walk, stubbornly refusing to use an electric cart. So, I offered to pick one up for him. 

Tonight, I asked him what else he needed. He remembered he needed pen needles. So, I found those for half the price of his best price at Sam's Club. We were wary, okay, I was wary of him going in Sam's last year, and sure enough, he pulled his mask down to talk. Now, he needs more pen needles for his insulin. He is going to try this brand and if they work for him, he will order another dozen more boxes. He says $6.99 for 100 is half of the price at Sam's Club. 

When I suggested razors, he had me find cheap ones. Then, I moved to shaving cream. He now has enough Bic razors and Barbasol shaving cream to last him the rest of his life. He doesn't shave every day, so he has plenty of supplies now. When we go out, he does shave. 

All prices were cheaper than in the store! 

Today, my once-a-month order of three things came. Sweet. 

I owe him $160 for something he ordered for me and now he owes me $66. 

Has anyone you know expressed reluctance at ordering from Amazon or another place online? So far, I have paid the cost of orders before interest was charged.