draybook
Well-Known Member
Exactly. But people want everything. I guarantee those same people crying about Disney have 4 cell phones in their family and probably pay over $6,000 during a 2 year contract for phones. Add TV, internet, eating out, and other voluntary purchases, and people could save a lot.
Let me give an easy example. Pretty much all of America has a phone these days. Since Apple owns this market, let's use them as an example (not like Samsung is any cheaper).
Year 1
$150/month service X 12 mos = $1,800 - Based on what I know, this is reasonable for 4 lines for SERVICE only.
$699 (cheapest iPhone) X 4 phones = $2,800 - Assuming cost up front, you're paying it over the 2 years most likely.
Total Year 1 = $4,600
Year 2
$150/month service X 12 mos = $1,800
Assume you keep phones from before $0
Total Year 2 = $1,800
2 Year Grand Total = $6,400
I am even amazed at this simple analysis, but it's true for SO many families. "Rich" people don't have smartphones these days. Practically everyone you see down to about age 7 has one. Just say it out loud. "I spend $6,400 in 2 years for cell service."
Now ask yourself, "Is Disney the only company doing this?"
Just cell service would be a NICE trip to Disney, but who wants to give up cell phones?
I tried saying it out loud, but it didn't fit our scenario. We pay $100 a month for unlimited everything, and our phones totaled roughly $900. That's $3300, a far cry from $6400. Sure, it covers one nice trip, but it's not like we don't give the cell companies heck about their rates. Also, a phone is darn near a necessity, especially for families that are on the go a lot. I'd bet that the majority of people in this country don't have a land line.