What is ACCPW?

ACCPW stands for Approximate Current Cost Per Wear

Example 1:


I bought these shoes for about $100. I've worn them about 3 times a week since I bought them five months ago, so I've worn them about 60 times. So...
100 divided by 60 = $1.67
The approximate current cost per wear is $1.67.

Example 2:

I thought this necklace because I thought it was soo pretty, but my skin is so sensitive and the intricate texture made my neck itch, so I've only worn it once. It cost about $40.

$40 divided by 1 = $40.

The accpw is $40. 

I should probably sell this thing. 

Example 3:

This is a detail from one of my favorite tops. It cost me about $80. I've worn it almost 15 times, let's call it 14.

$80 / 14 = $5.71

Each wearing has now cost $5.71.








Here is an article I wrote for Pocket Change, in which I discuss my $1 cost per wear on all my clothes... 

http://pocketchange.become.com/2012/07/cost-per-use-goal.html