Transmission 161: Bail!

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Dear NeilA,
I keep blowing my budget on dumb little purchases. Any advice?

Micro-transactions.
The Earth equivalent of leaking airlocks.

On my world, we do not label items with prices.
We label them with what they replace.

Before you buy, ask:
“Is this worth one decent meal with a friend?”
“Is this worth three hours of future freedom?”

If the answer is no,
you have discovered a false treasure.

You may now walk away
like a fiscally enlightened space wizard.

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Cart abandonment.

Filling an online cart.
Staring at it.
Adding one more thing
because it’s too good of a deal to pass up.
Or maybe you’ll need it one day.
Maybe.

Scrolling down to the total.
Doing quick mental math.

Add the shipping.
More math.

Hovering over “Checkout.”
Heart rate increases slightly.

Then boom!
Bail.
Exit.
Close tab.

A thrilling heist
where you steal
your own money back.

No delivery truck.
No awkward unboxing
wondering what you ordered.
Or why you needed this.

You vanish into the night.
Richer.
Victorious.

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Float well, Earthling.
NeilA

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