Is it Really A Bargain? How Can You Tell?

So off we went to the wholesalers. Checked out the stock and this was one of the smallest ones. The milk bottle is there for a size references. The watermelon is about 350mm in diameter. It was pretty big. BUT ONLY $1 A KILO!

At the checkout, we were a little surprised to find that the watermelon was 13kg. We had not planned on spending $13 on a watermelon but our excitement was up and away we went.

Did you know that when you cut into a Watermelon you really need to eat it all pretty quick? Also Watermelons this size are hard to put in the fridge? In the cold light of day, this “bargain” is seeming less so.

Don’t get me wrong, we are loving the watermelon and have no regrets, but I suspect we won’t be purchasing another one for some time.

I have seen the same with Online and Hybrid Events.

There is excitement about what the software can do. The bargain of including event apps, studio hire, recordings, video streaming and a plethora of other items. Often companies can get excited about the event and the “bargain” they are getting before they realise that there is so much they didn’t realise about what is needed.

Maybe it wasn’t such a bargain?

When getting a bargain, maybe there are some things you want to consider.

Oh and these items apply to not just events, it applies to watermelons and other products and services too!

• What is it you are trying to achieve?
• How will you measure the success of the event?
• What is your TOTAL budget and budget for this item and it’s additions?
• How and when will you measure ROI?
• Who do you need to talk to before you commit to the investment?

A few good questions before, during and after the purchase will make your “bargain” really pay off.

PS We got excited about bananas too!! Just call me Monkey Boy!