I generally find that the ads I see are for things that I definitely don't want and shouldn't purchase, and it's just them pouring bucks into the effort to get

I generally find that the ads I see are for things that I definitely don't want and shouldn't purchase, and it's just them pouring bucks into the effort to get in front of my face and wear me down. Consider that you should never accept cold-call sales or offers under typical circumstances; I make notes on the ads I see in order to blacklist them, essentially. The good deals are found by my seeking them out, doing research, asking questions. Knowing a brand reputation apart from marketing. Discerning things like corporate culture, attitude, politics, intended market or audience. So many products and services are made on the basis of shoveling crap to make a profit, or supporting some cause or crusade, and the more I can pierce the veil, the better I feel about where my money's going.