Does anybody really pay full-price for steaks, seafood and appetizers at Omaha Steaks (Shops at West End, 1627 Park Place Blvd., Suite 2310, St. Louis Park, 952-545-6079) or at the website?

It's a little like paying full-price for a mattress. If you do, you're new money and you're a fool.

On the subject of fools, I am willing to admit that even at 50 percent off, some of these deals are more expensive than a good sale at your local market, but I look for the manager's specials at 60 or 70 percent off. Some of the manager's specials inlcude 4 5-6 oz. filets at 60 percent offand triple trim filets at 59 percent off. BTW, everything is frozen at the store.

Today only at the store in St. Louis Park, get 50 to 70 percent off everything in a "private' sale for anyone who shows up. All items are guaranteed 100 percent or your money refunded.