The Unmistakable Art of Mastering the Unplanned Shopping Spree

Husband: “Hello?”

Wife: “Honey, it’s me. Are you at the club?”

Husband: “Yes.”

Wife: “Great! I am at the mall two blocks from where you are. I just saw a beautiful mink coat. It’s absolutely gorgeous!! Can I buy it?”

Husband: “What’s the price?”

Wife: “Only $1,500.00.”

Husband: “Well, OK, go ahead and get it, if you like it that much…”

Wife: “Ahhh, and I also stopped by the Mercedes dealership and saw the 2001 models. I saw one I really liked. I spoke with the salesman, and he gave me a really good price… and since we need to exchange the BMW that we bought last year…”

Husband: “What price did he quote you?”

Wife: “Only $60,000…”

Husband: “OK, but for that price, I want it with all the options.”

Wife: “Great! But before we hang up, something else…”

Husband: “What?”

Wife: “It might look like a lot, but I was reconciling your bank account and… I stopped by the real estate agent this morning and saw the house we had looked at last year. It’s on sale!! Remember? The one with a pool, English Garden, an acre of park area, beachfront property.”

Husband: “How much are they asking?”

Wife: “Only $450,000 – a magnificent price… and I see that we have that much in the bank to cover…”

Husband: “Well, then go ahead and buy it, but just bid $420,000. OK?”

Wife: “OK, sweetie…Thanks! I’ll see you later!! I love you!!!”

Husband: “Bye… I love you too…”

The man hangs up, closes the phone’s flap, and raises his hand while holding the phone and asks to all those present: “Does anyone know who this phone belongs to?”