One Person’s Spelling Mistake is Another’s Treasure

I admit it: I cheated.

I was in second grade, and it was a spelling test. I’d gotten 100% on every test so far that year – and I didn’t want to ruin my average. I changed an “o” to and “a.” After class, I was so distraught that I couldn’t go home. I imagined getting kicked out of Girl Scouts. I pictured my father, who looked an awful lot like John Wayne, crying tears of disappointment that his kid was nothing more than a cheater.

For hours, I sat on the playground, waiting for the school to clear out. At last, I approached the classroom, knocked on the door, and when the teacher answered I burst into tears: “I cheated! I’m sorry!”

We worked out proper absolution, and I vowed that from then on, I would spell correctly, and keep my dignity.

My misspelling – and the consequences – taught me a great lesson. These days, I’m a stickler for proper spelling. But not everyone takes the time to consult Webster’s on a daily basis.

And this is good news for you!

Did you know that you can save big dollars on auction listings simply because the seller, probably in a hurry, has misspelled the auction title? Here’s a free tool that will find misspelled auction titles for you: www.typobid.com. A misspelled auction means fewer bidders, and therefore a lower final selling cost.

Check it out: I entered the word “Toshiba” and found 85 listings on eBay.

I tried again with “Swarovski” and located more than 600 deals!

Both “Toshiba” and “Swarovski” are trademark names. You can also use a simple, non-trademark term such as “Carnival glass” or “vintage sterling.”

Thanks to Lara from Talk Prom Dresses who also said that they give this tip to their visitors. Prom Dresses vs. Prom Dreses provided many of their visitors with some great gowns at bargain prices.

The old adage remains true: Cheaters never win. But smart buyers do.