"ضرورت هرگز معامله خوبی نکرده است"

Ever been in a situation where you needed something so badly, you were willing to pay any price? That's what this quote is all about. When you’re desperate, you’re in no position to get a good deal. You might end up spending more for less because the urgency clouds your judgment.

Picture this: it's 2008, right in the middle of the financial crisis. People are losing jobs left and right. Let's say you’re a homeowner who's just been laid off. You can't keep up with the mortgage payments and need to sell your house fast. Buyers know you’re desperate. They swoop in and offer way below market value, knowing you might just take it because you need to get out from under that financial weight. That’s necessity driving a bad bargain.

Here’s a real-life example: imagine you’re traveling and you've lost your phone. You’re in a foreign city, you don’t speak the language, and you need a phone to call your hotel. You rush to the nearest shop and buy the first phone you see. You pay a ridiculously high price for a model that's outdated and overpriced. But you needed it, so you didn’t have the luxury to shop around or negotiate.

So, how do you avoid bad bargains when you’re in a tight spot? First, try to stay calm. Take a deep breath and give yourself a moment to think. If possible, try not to show your desperation. Sellers can smell it and they’ll use it to their advantage. Also, always have a backup plan. This could mean setting aside some emergency savings, or knowing where you might be able to borrow money in a pinch, so you’re not completely at the mercy of your immediate need.

Here's a story that might hit closer to home: imagine you’re at work and you’ve got a big presentation coming up. You’ve been procrastinating and now it’s the night before. You find a website where you can download a pre-made presentation for a hefty fee. You buy it because you need it, but later realize it’s full of errors and not quite what you needed. If you’d planned ahead, you could have created a better presentation on your own terms and saved that money.

Think about it next time you find yourself in a bind. Maybe you’re car breaks down and you need it fixed ASAP. The mechanic knows you’re stuck, so he quotes you a high price. If you have an emergency fund, you might be able to negotiate better – you’re not as desperate. Or take a walk to clear your head and think of alternatives: can you get a ride from a friend, use public transport for a few days, or rent a car?

The key takeaway here is not to let your immediate needs dictate your decisions if you can help it. Desperation can cloud your judgment and lead to poor choices. So next time you’re in a pinch, remember—necessity never made a good bargain. Pause, breathe, and think of your options. You might just save yourself from a raw deal.