Cheapskates

koan · Post by **koan** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:57 pm

I've got this thing where I won't buy something if I can make it cheaper. Even though I know damn well that I'll never actually make it myself.

Can being a cheapskate be good?

crazygal · Post by **crazygal** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:58 pm

Something like lazy mash then I buy the packet as I prefer the taste to mashing my own but you can go too far with buying it already made or frozen. That to me is a waste of money and lazy.

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:59 pm

I wish I was more like that, I tend to splurge then regret it when the bank statement arrives.:-5

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:59 pm

koan;566132 wrote: I've got this thing where I won't buy something if I can make it cheaper. Even though I know damn well that I'll never actually make it myself.

Can being a cheapskate be good?

try inexpensive roller blades nearly as good dreyfus

koan · Post by **koan** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:01 pm

jimbo;566136 wrote: try inexpensive roller blades nearly as good dreyfus

See? I'd be more likely to find a way to attach wheels to my running shoes.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:02 pm

If you know you won't make it, shop around and buy it at a better price. There is nothing wrong with that.

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:03 pm

koan;566138 wrote: See? I'd be more likely to find a way to attach wheels to my running shoes.

koanie they are called heeleys

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:05 pm

jimbo;566144 wrote: koanie they are called heeleys

Thats what our kids have Â£100 pounds here, ouch!!!!

koan · Post by **koan** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:08 pm

Pinky;566149 wrote: I'm the same. The ex used to spend stupid money on crap that I could find loads cheaper. Most of my furniture is second hand, reduced in sales or cheap off ebay.

I find the best stuff secondhand. Even books.

I came across my favourite sociologist in a secondhand bookstore. And the furniture has way more style.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:08 pm

jimbo;566144 wrote: koanie they are called heeleys

Ghads, I hate when they wear them to school.....................................

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:12 pm

chonsigirl;566153 wrote: Ghads, I hate when they wear them to school.....................................

They are banned in my childrens schools, good job really

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:18 pm

I drive my husband insane with trying to find a better price. He says, "If you need it, buy it." I will once I find a price I am willing to pay. :wah:

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:18 pm

They ban them, but the kids sneak in on them sometimes.....................

koan · Post by **koan** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:24 pm

I tend to go around a shop with a shopping cart and I fill it with things I think I need. Then I go through the cart and put just about everything back. That's about as long as I need to own it.

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:25 pm

koan;566169 wrote: I tend to go around a shop with a shopping cart and I fill it with things I think I need. Then I go through the cart and put just about everything back. That's about as long as I need to own it.

i expect you did that at the charm school too

:D

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:26 pm

koan;566169 wrote: I tend to go around a shop with a shopping cart and I fill it with things I think I need. Then I go through the cart and put just about everything back. That's about as long as I need to own it.

:wah: Can I take you shopping with me in future

koan · Post by **koan** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:27 pm

jimbo;566170 wrote: i expect you did that at the charm school too

:D

You'd not even make it in the basket, jimbo.

:wah:

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:28 pm

koan;566174 wrote: You'd not even make it in the basket, jimbo.

:wah:

i'm off my trolley koan

koan · Post by **koan** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:31 pm

easy to discart

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:34 pm

koan;566178 wrote: easy to discart

i'm all washed up koanie

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:35 pm

outa my depth :wah: :wah: :wah:

koan · Post by **koan** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:36 pm

Anyone know a cheap alternative to laundry detergent?

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:37 pm

koan;566184 wrote: Anyone know a cheap alternative to laundry detergent?

soap flakes?? I remember my nan using them and soap

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:39 pm

koan;566184 wrote: Anyone know a cheap alternative to laundry detergent?

of course the same thing happens when i undress

crazygal · Post by **crazygal** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:40 pm

I'm getting my son a pair of those 'wheels' tomorrow but not stupid enough to spend Â£80 for them. They sell them in Hamleys, called something like Street Skaters. You put them only any type of shoes or trainers, they light up as well and are only Â£15.

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:41 pm

crazygal;566194 wrote: I'm getting my son a pair of those 'wheels' tomorrow but not stupid enough to spend Â£80 for them. They sell them in Hamleys, called something like Street Skaters. You put them only any type of shoes or trainers, they light up as well and are only Â£15.

I've seen them they do them in Sportsworld for Â£12 :-6

koan · Post by **koan** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:45 pm

You don't haggle for haggis? :wah:

crazygal · Post by **crazygal** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 5:02 pm

SuzyB;566198 wrote: I've seen them they do them in Sportsworld for Â£12 :-6

Are they the exact same make? I've seen them on eBay but they are a cheaper version. Not heard of Sportsworld.

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 5:05 pm

crazygal;566245 wrote: Are they the exact same make? I've seen them on eBay but they are a cheaper version. Not heard of Sportsworld.

I will check with Sam tomorrow, I am sure thats what the shops called, they are really cheap :-6

foofoo stripper · Post by **foofoo stripper** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 5:19 pm

I do not think there is anything wrong with trying to save money. I just wish I did it more.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 5:20 pm

I'm a coupon clipper, and used to make fun of Mom when I was a kid, now I get all excited if I'm gonna save 30 cents!!:wah:

crazygal · Post by **crazygal** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 5:21 pm

SuzyB;566251 wrote: I will check with Sam tomorrow, I am sure thats what the shops called, they are really cheap :-6

Fankoo.

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 6:48 pm

koan;566169 wrote: I tend to go around a shop with a shopping cart and I fill it with things I think I need. Then I go through the cart and put just about everything back. That's about as long as I need to own it.

This is very weird... two things you said are identical traits of mine. I will not buy clothing knowing I could make the item. But also knowing full well, I never will. In TJ Max... I walk through the store pick up 10 things I like, and then feel great when I put everything back. " I dont need this" " I can live without this" etc.......

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:54 pm

I think there's a definite line between being a cheapskate and being frugal.

I'd prefer to make stuff myself or to give a handmade gift (and to receive) and I am a coupon clipper. I'm a spendthrift too, so being frugal in some ways allows me to be too casual with my money in other ways. :wah:

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:06 pm

I too make jewelry, AF. Nothing complicated, just beaded stuff but it's all in the colors and textures. Maybe you'd post some of yorur stuff for us to see?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 8:31 am

I dont like wasting $ but if its something that will last I dont mind spending the money. I usually do my research if its a high $ item. And I take care of the things I spend $ on.

Richard Bell · Post by **Richard Bell** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 9:20 am

koan;566152 wrote: And the furniture has way more style.

...and it's not made out of sawdust and glue in some horrible Asian sweat shop.

...and by reusing it, it means that a tree wasn't harvested to make yet another table, chair, desk, etc.

...and it won't fall to pieces in two years.

I recently bought a fantastic West German Normende AM/FM/SW radio (circa 1970) in my corner thrift shop for $3.00. Far better quality than today's junk, and I even used it to flirt with the cashier. (I told her the radio was much older than she was. It isn't !:D )

You're a shrewd shopper that knows quality and style and environmental responsibility are more important than consuming the relentless output of third world factories.

Besides, it's fun !