hey chalk it up to good taste. You should also ask when they have a sale coming up. I also grew up in the same circomstances you did, having to make careful purchases. But if you know quality it is hard to find what you want on sale. I always say " I know I'm rich if I go into a store and pick out what I want and never ask the price." Must be great to be able to do that at least once in a while.:)