An additional bonus of this great experience was an encore award. I've received these before at the $20 level, and get to log into the online system and pick out either a gift card or other gift. It's really fun and they have all kinds of stuff. This time, however, I have more cash money to work with.
I can get a $200 AmEx card, which is the jumping off point for evaluating the coolness of my other options. My fav choices are listed below:
I definitely need a new bike (I haven't had one since college). This bike is pink, which is awesome. I'd have to get my dad's opinion before making this choice, because I have no basis for evaluating a bike beyond its color. A quick google search revealed this baby to retail around $190, which would not be maximizing my prize. But, I would have a pink mountain bike, just in time for spring.
There is also a variety of meat packages from Omaha steaks. Several cuts of beef, lobster tails, and crab legs. So delicious, and so tempting. I could save them for a special occasion dinner party, or simply treat myself to a series of delicious meals. I did not google a price for these.
I've been wanting a medium sized suitcase, and this multiple piece collection could certainly meet all of my traveling needs. I did not google a price for these.
A navigation unit would solve many of my life's difficulties. Many. This one is a handheld one, but hopefully there'd be a way to plug it into my car so it didn't run on batteries. A quick google search revealed this baby to retail around $160.
Sigh. I've been plotting my slow and steady collection of Le Creuset cookware for my kitchen for years. I want the spring green ones to match my Kitchenaid. A quick google search revealed this baby to retail around $270. Definitely a steal for my level of prize money. Isn't it beautiful? This is a definite contender for my new gift.
Lastly, I'm not really a watch person. But it would be a great thing for any career woman to have. I've been loving all the white watched I've been seeing, and this Michael Kors one is lovely. A quick google search revealed this baby to retail around $220-250.
What would YOU choose if you had this excruciatingly difficult in front of you? Anyone who says something about getting the cash card, using it to buy groceries, and throwing extra cash money into savings, is no longer my friend. :)
7 comments:
What excellent choices. I definitely feel you need to maximize the value. Go for the Le Creuset or the Michael Kors watch. Both are things you would not generally buy (unless you are like me last year online shopping in the wee hours of the morning, only to find out a week later that yes you did buy a watch).
Good luck and great job!
Congratulations!
I'd definitely go for the meat, and then try and get someone else to cook it, haha.
If this KPMG-branded AmEx gift card is like the typical AmEx gift card, then you'll be charged some ridiculous transaction fee each time you use it. I think the fee is around $6 or $7.
I'd go for the adorable bike, or the watch - love them both!
Or could you possible hit up the J Crew outlet??
Congratulations!! You're the best KPMG employee ever! I'm so happy for you! I'd definitely go with the nav system. We got a great one last year, and seriously it has saved my life, family vacations, date nights, etc., so many times. I love it, and especially if you're traveling a lot. Ours came with a carport thing, so it never has to run out!
I was one of 'those' people that consistently chose the AmEx card, telling myself that I'd use it for something 'fun' only to use it something boring (*groceries*). And, it's kinda annoying because while I was never charged a fee to use it--it was often denied at certain stores (not that I ever had embarassing moments using mine at Target or anything). So for those reasons I would choose the bike or the watch--because I've been wanting both.
Congrats on the Encore Award!!
The pot. You'll use it forever and will never drop that amount of cash on it. Or the watch if it's ceramic. (A white watch just won't cut it unless it is ceramic). The bike is cute, but I think a beach cruiser would be better. The navigation system would be useful, but doesn't your phone have something like that? The food would be delicious of course, but you don't have a problem dropping some serious coin on delicious food in your regular life so I don't think it would seem like much of a treat. The luggage is too boring for words. Notice that no one has suggested that.
costco and Macy's have knock-off pots that are just as good for half of the cost of the french ones... anyway who wants to buys something made in france???
The bike probably can't be tuned up and probably weighs a gazillion pounds (give or take :)
sorry to be a downer :)
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