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Belly35

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Jan 26, 2015 11:22 AM
1. What do you buy, cost does matter?
for me shoes, weapons, meats/fish/produce, tires, tools, electronics

2. What do you buy that has usefulness and function but you’re not spending that much for?
(middle of the road cost, would like to buy the more expensive but in your opinion not needed)
for me glasses frames, gas, bird seed, tooth paste just a few items

3. Cheap bastard, what type of items do you just buy cheap?
I buy cheap windshield fluid … it works
Cheap ginger ale .. i like it
Jan 26, 2015 11:22am
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Spock

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Jan 26, 2015 11:36 AM
1. Pretty much what you said. Food, shoes, golf equipment, hunting stuff, clothes. Things you use everyday have a hefty pricetag.

2. lawn equipment, appliances, tools, TV's, cell phones, things for the house are usually bargained shopped.

3. Cheap shit like cleaning supplies, drinks, beer, disposable items and services are all bought at the dollar store or only bought at discount.
Jan 26, 2015 11:36am
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Sonofanump

Jan 26, 2015 12:38 PM
I am a frugal quality snob analytical long term buyer. My mind evaluates every purchase for economic value of my utility.
Jan 26, 2015 12:38pm
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BRF

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Jan 26, 2015 1:10 PM
How do you pronounce "coupon"?

I like to use them.

​coo-pon
Jan 26, 2015 1:10pm
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TedSheckler

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Jan 26, 2015 1:31 PM
cue'-pun
Jan 26, 2015 1:31pm
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Belly35

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Jan 26, 2015 1:32 PM
BRF;1699984 wrote:How do you pronounce "coupon"?

I like to use them.

​coo-pon
My wife is still explaning to me how Kohl's Cash works... inconjuction with discounts and coo pons
Jan 26, 2015 1:32pm
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sleeper

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Jan 26, 2015 1:36 PM
Sonofanump;1699971 wrote:I am a frugal quality snob analytical long term buyer. My mind evaluates every purchase for economic value of my utility.
Pretty much this. I don't make irrational choices. The only exception to this is "the dating world" because women are irrational and I can't properly determine the cost benefit ratio for them 99% of the time.
Jan 26, 2015 1:36pm
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Belly35

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Jan 26, 2015 1:42 PM
sleeper;1700000 wrote:Pretty much this. I don't make irrational choices. The only exception to this is "the dating world" because women are irrational and I can't properly determine the cost benefit ratio for them 99% of the time.
Use the Taco Size Equation ... mofo :)
Jan 26, 2015 1:42pm
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thavoice

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Jan 26, 2015 2:07 PM
Meat....gotta get one of the better steaks.

Appliances and such...usually middle of the road.

SImilar..i try to buy local from the little guys as I prefer that personalized service.
Jan 26, 2015 2:07pm
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lhslep134

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Jan 26, 2015 2:35 PM
Sonofanump;1699971 wrote:I am a frugal quality snob analytical long term buyer. My mind evaluates every purchase for economic value of my utility.
This. Exactly this.
Jan 26, 2015 2:35pm
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Uz2Bon36

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Jan 26, 2015 3:29 PM
Stupidly I normally spend too much on wants and am frugal on needs.
Jan 26, 2015 3:29pm
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Old Rider

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Jan 26, 2015 3:35 PM
If I need it...I buy it!

If I want it...I buy it!

If my wife wants it...I bitch like hell and tell her we can't afford it.

If my wife needs it...I bitch like hell and tell her she NEEDS a job!
Jan 26, 2015 3:35pm
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Fab4Runner

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Jan 26, 2015 3:39 PM
Uz2Bon36;1700045 wrote:Stupidly I normally spend too much on wants and am frugal on needs.
This sounds like me.

Luckily, I don't have to buy a lot of household stuff at the moment. Haven't had to buy appliances, mowers, etc.

I don't spend a lot on clothing or shoes, but I do pay a lot to get my hair done. I love my stylist and can't imagine going to anyone else.

Groceries, etc...some stuff you can go cheap on, and some you can't. I need that Heinz ketchup and real Q-Tips, but I will buy store brand in a lot of stuff.
Jan 26, 2015 3:39pm
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wildcats20

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Jan 26, 2015 3:44 PM
I don't really pay attention to cost. I should, but I don't.

And like fab, there are certain products that I have to buy the name brand.
Jan 26, 2015 3:44pm
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Heretic

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Jan 26, 2015 3:59 PM
Uz2Bon36;1700045 wrote:Stupidly I normally spend too much on wants and am frugal on needs.
Story o' my life!
Jan 26, 2015 3:59pm