Next time you are considering a new purchase – small or large try to see beyond the price tag. What is the TOTAL cost of the item you’re considering to buy? Is it the price listed on the item? Absolutely not!
I believe the total cost of every item is significantly higher than just the price tag when you add the value you place on your time. From small purchases to once-in-a-lifetime large purchases, you commit yourself to at least the following:

The purchase itself – time spent getting to the store, …