Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Jan 26, 2015 11:22am
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
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
Spock
Posts: 2,853
Jan 26, 2015 11:36am
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.
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.
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Sonofanump
Jan 26, 2015 12:38pm
I am a frugal quality snob analytical long term buyer. My mind evaluates every purchase for economic value of my utility.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Jan 26, 2015 1:10pm
How do you pronounce "coupon"?
I like to use them.
​coo-pon
I like to use them.
​coo-pon
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Jan 26, 2015 1:31pm
cue'-pun
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Jan 26, 2015 1:32pm
My wife is still explaning to me how Kohl's Cash works... inconjuction with discounts and coo ponsBRF;1699984 wrote:How do you pronounce "coupon"?
I like to use them.
​coo-pon
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 26, 2015 1:36pm
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.Sonofanump;1699971 wrote:I am a frugal quality snob analytical long term buyer. My mind evaluates every purchase for economic value of my utility.
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Jan 26, 2015 1:42pm
Use the Taco Size Equation ... mofosleeper;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.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jan 26, 2015 2:07pm
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.
Appliances and such...usually middle of the road.
SImilar..i try to buy local from the little guys as I prefer that personalized service.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jan 26, 2015 2:35pm
This. Exactly this.Sonofanump;1699971 wrote:I am a frugal quality snob analytical long term buyer. My mind evaluates every purchase for economic value of my utility.
Uz2Bon36
Posts: 1,135
Jan 26, 2015 3:29pm
Stupidly I normally spend too much on wants and am frugal on needs.
Old Rider
Posts: 2,470
Jan 26, 2015 3:35pm
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!
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!
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Jan 26, 2015 3:39pm
This sounds like me.Uz2Bon36;1700045 wrote:Stupidly I normally spend too much on wants and am frugal on needs.
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.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jan 26, 2015 3:44pm
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.
And like fab, there are certain products that I have to buy the name brand.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jan 26, 2015 3:59pm
Story o' my life!Uz2Bon36;1700045 wrote:Stupidly I normally spend too much on wants and am frugal on needs.