It seems my television dispute has come to an end.
I was presented with a choice of whether to push forward with my plan to install a satellite dish or not. It was completely in my right to install a satellite dish, but being right isn’t always the most important factor in making a decision. The biggest factor in my decision was the opportunity cost. If I chose to install the satellite dish, then I would have given up a lot.
The satellite dish meant tons of HD television channels on all of my televisions and two DVRs. However, if I installed the satellite, then my relationship with the property manager would have been destroyed. He would more than likely be reluctant to fix any problems that I might have at my apartment. Also, the amount of time I would have had to spend dealing with the legal issues involving the satellite would have been too time consuming.
I decided against the satellite and bought a state of the art TV antenna: The Mohu Leaf. The antenna is better than any other antenna on the market and is cheaper as well. The Mohu Leaf’s existence is due to consumer sovereignty. Many Americans do not want to pay the high cost of cable television; they want a less expensive alternative. Thus, many manufactures are producing TV antennae that allow you to receive free television. Until now, most TV antennae were very weak and they did a poor job at receiving TV signals, but because people wanted better antennae, a Virginia Tech engineer designed a breakthrough antenna. The antenna is so revolutionary that Mohu’s competition, cable television companies, refuse to air Mohu Leaf commercials on cable TV.
I can say that I am completely satisfied with my satellite. However, something happened that changed everything; something changed my mind. An incentive was offered by a local cable company. Out of the blue, I received a phone call from the cable company. They offered me an incredible TV package for 60% off the regular price, a whole month free, and free installation. Before I had zero interest in getting cable television, but the offer was so good that it completely changed my mind.
Months ago, I had written off cable television, but in economics nothing ever stays the same. I wonder to myself, why did they cut me a deal? Was it because the demand for cable TV is lower? Maybe, the cable TV company is responding to competition and had to lower its prices to stay in businesses. It could be many things, but I think the most important lesson to be learned is patience. In our mixed economy, the consumer has power. We help determine what is made and the price of products. In economics and in life, if you are patient, things will go your way.
I was presented with a choice of whether to push forward with my plan to install a satellite dish or not. It was completely in my right to install a satellite dish, but being right isn’t always the most important factor in making a decision. The biggest factor in my decision was the opportunity cost. If I chose to install the satellite dish, then I would have given up a lot.
The satellite dish meant tons of HD television channels on all of my televisions and two DVRs. However, if I installed the satellite, then my relationship with the property manager would have been destroyed. He would more than likely be reluctant to fix any problems that I might have at my apartment. Also, the amount of time I would have had to spend dealing with the legal issues involving the satellite would have been too time consuming.
I decided against the satellite and bought a state of the art TV antenna: The Mohu Leaf. The antenna is better than any other antenna on the market and is cheaper as well. The Mohu Leaf’s existence is due to consumer sovereignty. Many Americans do not want to pay the high cost of cable television; they want a less expensive alternative. Thus, many manufactures are producing TV antennae that allow you to receive free television. Until now, most TV antennae were very weak and they did a poor job at receiving TV signals, but because people wanted better antennae, a Virginia Tech engineer designed a breakthrough antenna. The antenna is so revolutionary that Mohu’s competition, cable television companies, refuse to air Mohu Leaf commercials on cable TV.
I can say that I am completely satisfied with my satellite. However, something happened that changed everything; something changed my mind. An incentive was offered by a local cable company. Out of the blue, I received a phone call from the cable company. They offered me an incredible TV package for 60% off the regular price, a whole month free, and free installation. Before I had zero interest in getting cable television, but the offer was so good that it completely changed my mind.
Months ago, I had written off cable television, but in economics nothing ever stays the same. I wonder to myself, why did they cut me a deal? Was it because the demand for cable TV is lower? Maybe, the cable TV company is responding to competition and had to lower its prices to stay in businesses. It could be many things, but I think the most important lesson to be learned is patience. In our mixed economy, the consumer has power. We help determine what is made and the price of products. In economics and in life, if you are patient, things will go your way.