So yesterday morning I’m scrolling through some tax stuff online, right? And I keep hearing about David Cay Johnston’s new book. Everyone’s talking, but nobody’s saying where to actually get the darn thing. Figured, hey, I need to grab a copy myself. Time for some bargain hunting!
The Hunt Begins
Opened my laptop first thing. Went straight to that massive online bookstore everyone uses. Typed in the full title. Boom, it popped up. Felt good, until I saw the price. Almost choked on my coffee! Way more than I wanted to pay. Delivery said next week. Too slow, too expensive. Nah.
Thought maybe that other big retailer site might be better. You know, the one with the weirdly named shipping? Found it again. Price? Still crazy high. They promised it might arrive faster, like maybe 5 days. But honestly? I still wasn’t sold. Kinda grumbled to myself. This wasn’t working.
Digging Deeper & Getting Annoyed
Alright, time for round two. Tried a few smaller shops people mention online. One wanted to charge me shipping that cost almost as much as the book itself! Felt like a rip-off. Closed that tab fast. Another one just didn’t have it in stock. Dead end.
Started feeling that frustration bubble up. Seriously? Famous author, new book, and I have to jump through hoops just to buy it? Took a break. Made another coffee. Deep breaths.
Stumbling on the Deal
Came back later, determined. Searched the title again but added some keywords like “low price” and “fast shipping”. Scrolled past the usual suspects. And then… saw a listing I hadn’t noticed before. The cover looked right. Double-checked the author name. Yep, David Cay Johnston. My brain went: Is this too good to be true?
- Price: Seriously, less than half of what the big guys wanted.
- Shipping: Claimed delivery within two days? Could it be real?
- Seller Rating: Checked reviews real quick. Lots of positives, seemed legit. Said they shipped books like lightning.
Okay, okay. Heart racing a little. Added it to my cart. Double-checked the price one last time. It was definitely cheap. Hit the buy button. Braced myself, half-expecting an error.
Sweet Relief & Surprise Speed
Got the confirmation email instantly. Felt a wave of relief mixed with suspicion. Two days? Hah, I’ll believe it when I see it.
Imagine my shock when, bam, the very next afternoon? Doorbell rings. Mail guy hands me a package. Didn’t even look like a book package. Tore it open like a kid at Christmas. And there it was! Brand new, perfect condition. David Cay Johnston looking at me from the cover. I actually laughed out loud. Unreal!
Book in hand, super cheap, crazy fast delivery. Mission accomplished!
Final Thought?
This whole thing was wild. Taught me the obvious:
- Don’t grab the first price you see.
- Big names don’t always mean the best deal.
- Sometimes the cheap option actually delivers faster than promised.
- Persistence pays off. My coffee consumption? Also paid off.
Honestly? Feels like winning the lottery, but for nerds. Just gotta keep digging sometimes!