The One-Question Defense

Before buying any bundle, ask one thing: "Would I buy each of these items separately at this price?" If the answer is no for even one item, you're paying for something you don't want. The bundle isn't saving you money — it's disguising waste as value.

That fries-and-drink upgrade, that third shirt you'll never wear, that streaming tier you'll never open — they survive only because the bundle stops you from judging each one alone. Unbundle it in your head before you pay, and the illusion collapses.