Are you old enough to remember going into McDonalds and asking for a Coke with no ice? Remember how the pimply faced kid would always put in too much ice, forcing you to buy another, or upsize? And then self serve came along, you put in your own ice, and surveys found out something interesting. When you added your own ice, you put in more than the pimply faced kid did. And did it at your desire, and supplied the labor to do it. But we did get to go back again for refills, but there again surveys show many don't. But what I'll bet you didn't know is that McDonalds used what was referred to in the industry as a cheater cup. When the three popular sizes were 12, 16, and 24 ounce-compared to the 20, 32, and 44 ounce of today, McDonalds used a 10, 14, and 22 ounce cup. In essence delivering two ounces less per drink, but at the same price as their competitors. No big deal you say. Consider this, the billions of ounces of Coke sold each year by Sir Mickey D, and do the math. We could live very well of the profit made from skimming those two ounces off. Consider that as you fill your cup next time. Depending upon which side of the counter you are on, they are either crooks, or shrewd businessmen. You can decide.
In a land where large has become the new small, and never buy a medium, they are the most expensive per ounce, we are overwhelmed by what things cost. Gas costs more than milk per gallon. And more than Coke. We have been introduced to the warehouse pricing, and also warehouse sized packaging. Look at the signs in the store, they all share a common denominator of price per pound, ounce, or per serving. So you can compare, see if you are getting a deal. And beware, 10 cents each or 2 for a quarter deals are right there, advertised right in front of your eyes, and as you figure 2 for a quarter is a better deal, I watch-so don't laugh-I may be watching you load up on such a deal. I know, you'll make up the loss in volume.
Imagine if they sold motorcycles by the pound? I can't believe Harley hasn't come up with this one-yet. Take an average Harley at about $18,000, that weighs 900 pounds. Numbers are for my benefit, may not be accurate. You have a motorcycle that costs $20 per pound. Now compare that to a GSXR-1000, which weighs 450 pounds, and costs $12,000. It costs over $26 per pound. You are paying more for per pound, and or are you paying for weight you didn't get? Is that a good deal? It is if you are selling Harleys! Cheaper per pound. They can advertise them like they do meat-save over $6 per pound by buying a Harley. And you thought they were all expensive and overpriced. Supersized already. Can I have fries with that?
How about a new CRF450 Honda, at $9000. Weighs about 250 pounds. $36 per pound. It costs more per pound to ride in the dirt. You could be saving $16 per pound by riding a Harley. Almost enough to buy a new Sportster, at about $18 per pound. They'll finance the rest.
There are many good deals out there, or what appear to be good deals. Don't brag too loud about the deal you got on your house, over 30 years no matter the interest rate, you bought it three times. Financing the Harley, or Honda-you paid about $1.20 per each dollar financed, more if over a longer time. You see there are many hidden costs involved in what we pay for things. Just 2 ounces per a drink, no big deal. $6 per pound savings on a Harley, ok, that sounds like a big deal. But sadly, many are offered so called religious deals that sound good, but won't get them to God. Cults love this ploy, and many times their claims sound true. Remember this-ALL lies are based on truth, and just as Harleys per pound sound cheaper, the bottom line is what you get-what you actually paid for. There are not many roads to God, He made it simple so we could choose the right one. Via Jesus. No Jesus and being baptized. No Jesus and good works. No Jesus and paying tithes. No Jesus and joining a church. No memberships to renew. Just Jesus. And even on a pound per pound basis, still the best deal around.
But why pass up the best deal there is? Salvation is free-a gift, you don't owe anything. It was paid at the cross. No meditation, no drugs, no classes, and nothing to buy. Save your money, for important things like motorcycles. Don't fall for the fake pitch-there is only one way to God-that is His son, Jesus. No religion or denominational differences, they aren't found in the Bible. So go with the winner-Jesus.
Jesus Christ-His deal is already supersized. There are no lines, no coupons, and no specials. No 2 for 1 deals. Just you and Him.
Too good to be true. Maybe. That same Harley, when sold on a horsepower basis, costs over $31 per horsepower. The GSXR, about $7 per horsepower. I don't think we'll be seeing that advertised at any Harley dealers anytime soon. Beware of claims that sound like a good deal, but aren't.
Jesus Christ is the real deal. The choice is yours, the time is now. Saying yes can actually be simpler than buying a new bike. And ask yourself, did you really want a warm Coke on a hot day?
love with compassion,
Mike
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