Here are some things I have done:
1. Find a way to make do without the item, at least temporarily. Right now I have my eye on a Samsung Wireless Monochrome Printer (SL-M2020W/XAA) at $127 and with me having an eBay business, it seems like it's a reasonable want/need, right? Well, here is my plan. I am going to keep an eye on this and see if it goes down in price (that's one thing an Amazon wish list is great for!)