Over the years I’ve learned to wait at least a few days before ordering, to let the initial flush of enthusiasm dissipate. But, judging by the debris of unused gadgets on the shelves in my office, I haven’t learned enough. My biggest regret may be the color laser printer that we almost ever used – but really, it seemed like a good idea at the time!

How about you? What have you spent money on that you wish you hadn’t? Which gadgets are collecting dust in the closet, when the purchase price could be collecting money in your bank account instead? What provoked you to the purchase, and what didn’t work out in reality?

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Well, let’s change that. Your web working peers are here, and they’d be happy to offer encouragement and recognition for your successes. So – what have you done lately on the web working front that was great? Landed new business? Launched a site? Smoothed out a broken process? The floor is open, come out and take a bow.

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