What CRACTT weighs
Cost per use
The single most honest number in any purchase decision.
What it replaces
Real savings only count where the new thing removes an existing cost.
Rent, borrow, or buy
Rarely used items usually shouldn't be owned.
Resale value
What you'd recover if it doesn't work out.
FAQ
- Does it work for subscriptions?
- Yes — monthly services are compared against usage and one-time alternatives the same way.
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