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Would you rather forget one thing or buy 5 extra?

 
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If you like the "Would You Rather Game" check out this index of other questions. https://permies.com/t/238000/Permaculture-Edition

Would you rather always forget one thing you need on your seed order or always buy 5 things you don't need on your seed order?
 
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Let history repeat itself... I already order more stuff than I can plant. What are 5 more packets?
 
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As someone who frequently does both...

Five extra is better than none at all for me personally. My wife however who has to put up with my hoarder tendencies may have a different perspective.
 
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5 extra for sure. I mean if it something I think I need enough of to order 5 in the first place, they will get used, right?

This logic is infallible.
 
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Yup - another vote for 5 extras,  lol
 
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I have to say when I place a seed order I only buy what I need.

I can't say that I ever forgot one thing but I would chance that.

Seeds are too expensive to buy five extra.
 
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Can I afford the extras? if so always extras.
 
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If the cost of the 1 forgotten essential item plus shipping is greater than the cost of 5 extras, then I'd rather always buy 5 extras.
If the cost of the 1 forgotten essential item plus shipping is less than the cost of 5 extras, then I'd rather always forget 1 thing.

If budget is no consideration, then always 5 extras. Final answer!
 
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Matt McSpadden wrote:If you like the "Would You Rather Game" check out this index of other questions. https://permies.com/t/238000/Permaculture-Edition

Would you rather always forget one thing you need on your seed order or always buy 5 things you don't need on your seed order?


extra lol!

I do both things now, so it seems I really like BOTH answers to this one

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Forgetting is okay, if I needed to remember, I probably really needed it, so forgetting must mean I don't need it so bad, just more of a wanting.
 
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