From Frustration to Comfort: Why Quality Over Price Really Matters | LOH #247

Hello, lovely Ladies of Hive! 💖

I'm so excited to dive into this week's challenge question given by @merit.ahama:

2️⃣ Any new purchase or plan that you've been wanting to get or achieve? Share with us!

Sometimes the best "new purchase" isn't a big, fancy item, but something small and useful that just makes your everyday life so much better. For me, that's exactly what happened with my new computer mouse! After a real struggle, it feels like a dream come true.

For a while now, I've been dealing with a common computer problem: a mouse that just stopped working right. My old mouse had been great for two years, but then it started acting up. When I clicked once, it would double-click on its own. And when I tried to scroll, it would jump all over the place, not following where I wanted it to go. It was time for a new one.

Because I needed a mouse right away, I quickly bought this one online. It only cost me 49 PHP (about $0.86), plus a 15 PHP shipping fee (even with a discount voucher, because items under 99 PHP aren't eligible for full free shipping). So, for a total of just 64 PHP (around $1.12), I thought I got a steal! It even had 10,000 purchases and a great 4.8-star rating, so I figured, "This has to be a good deal!"

Oh boy, I was so wrong! 😤 This "new" mouse only worked for a shocking one month! 😩 Can you imagine how frustrating that was? Every click was a gamble, and trying to scroll felt like wrestling. It was super annoying, and I was so, so disappointed. To make things worse, I later found out it didn't come with any warranty, so there was no way to get my money back. I really regretted buying it.

After that annoying experience, I decided I'd had enough. This time, I thought about it more, even if it meant spending a little extra money. My latest purchase cost me 143 PHP (about $2.50). I also added an 8 PHP (around $0.14) warranty, and I even used 3 of my accumulated coins (where 1 coin = 1 PHP) to bring the price down. So, for a total of just 148 PHP (around $2.59), I got this new mouse, which I think is a pretty good deal for what it is! And let me tell you, it feels like heaven!

From the moment I started using it, I knew it was a game-changer. It’s super comfy to hold, and when I scroll, it moves just right, no more crazy jumping! But what's really great are its special features: it has a super silent click, which is awesome for when I need to concentrate, and every click feels incredibly smooth 😍

Even though my new mouse was a bit more expensive than the last one, the quality is totally different. This whole experience taught me a really important lesson: when you're buying something, especially devices you use every day, you should really look for good quality. Even if it costs more at first, it often saves you money and headaches later on. It’s always smart to check if it comes with a warranty and to buy from trusted brands. It's worth it for how much easier and better your work feels every day.

So, even though it's not a big adventure or a huge life plan, getting this new mouse has brought so much relief and made my daily tasks much smoother. It's a small purchase, but it's a huge improvement in how I feel, and a valuable lesson learned! ✨