My $2.65 Challenge

In the mail today I received a settlement check from a class action against a former employer.  I wasn't expecting much -- maybe $5 -- but the number on the check surprised even me: $2.65.

I contemplated the purchases I could make: a cheeseburger from In-N-Out with nothing else, two items from the dollar store, or a bunch of things from garage sales.  

My mom had a better suggestion: rather than just spending the money on any items that interest me, I should invest my $2.65 wisely to try to maximize my returns.  This is what I'll be doing: when I go out saling, I will have a special $2.65 set aside.  When I see an especially good investment, I will spend some or all of the money and resell the purchase for (hopefully) an absurd profit.  I'll keep you updated, dear reader.