Your favorite money spending tips - Page 2

jinx · 06-10-2007, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

certain items are worth it to spend the extra money...
shoes

Oh, I completely agree. And wallets/purses. I have Coach bags that are 10+ years old that still look brand new.

Perry Winkle · 06-10-2007, 06:54 PM

Adventures.

Money can accomplish almost anything. Whenever I'm off to do something that might leave me up shit creek I make sure I have plenty of money to buy a paddle.

lizzymahoney · 06-10-2007, 07:23 PM

Some, but not all, of my spices and condiments are more expensive. Think paprika is just boring red stuff to decorate diner baked potatoes? Try some Hungarian paprika, hot or sweet.

Since spices go stale so quickly, I don't mind paying more for an ounce of something rather than the more economical two ounce store brand.

Every time I find an even better balsamic vinegar, it's more expensive than the last one. Same with mustards, although I appreciate more variety there.

I'll make my own spice blends as I need them, or just a couple of months supply at a time. Depends on what it is.

Cloud · 06-10-2007, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jinx

Oh, I completely agree. And wallets/purses. I have Coach bags that are 10+ years old that still look brand new.

Heh. Don't agree about purses. I just can't fathom spending all that money on a purse. I'm much more interested in the configuration (has to have outside pockets, etc.); and I don't WANT my purse to be around 10 years. I get sick of them. I just use mine until I get sick of it or it falls apart, then get a new, cheap again, purse.

Clodfobble · 06-09-2007, 08:10 PM

My husband destroys even quality shoes. He scuffs his feet and kicks his own heels when he walks, stands on one foot with the other when he's sitting down... We've actually learned that we might as well buy the cheapass ones because he needs new shoes every 6 months no matter what.

Food is another thing that I believe in buying quality--the generic brand is okay for some stuff, but I can really taste the difference in things like sandwich meat, cereal... oh, and toilet paper! Quality toilet paper is always worth it.

lumberjim · 06-10-2007, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

I can really taste the difference in things like sandwich meat, cereal... oh, and toilet paper!

that's kind of nasty.

monster · 06-09-2007, 09:24 PM

We're cheapasses through and through, but we have learned now the kids swim on teams, that you get what you pay for with goggles. (to a point) dollar store and Walmart don't cut it. $12 is what you have to pay.

and I just bought a new bike that wan't totally the cheapest. we're newbie spenders.....

Hagar · 06-09-2007, 09:47 PM

Even second hand QUALITY tools are usually better than cheapo new ones. Hand tools in particular.

busterb · 06-09-2007, 10:37 PM

Spending tip. Spend till it's gone, then stop. What me worry?
Black & Decker top of line? Get real. IMHO. Hand tools and drills, ect. I buy from harbor freight. Folks borrow, they break. City picks up junk, trash once a week. Time I drive 55 mile to return a brand name tool to store, I can buy 2 junk ones.

xoxoxoBruce · 06-09-2007, 11:00 PM

Buy a good one for using and cheap one for lending.

WabUfvot5 · 06-10-2007, 12:05 AM

Sometimes cheap works. For things that will be used repeatedly and often (like a lawn mower) quality matters. If you only need something a scant few times (a hot glue gun for instance) why shell out for it?

nappyboy2003 · 06-10-2007, 12:19 AM

Just look online for consumer reports b4 u ever buy anything because you can find all the info u need about repairs and ect online.

busterb · 06-10-2007, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nappyboy2003

Just look online for consumer reports b4 u ever buy anything because you can find all the info u need about repairs and ect online.

Right, if you just happened to be a subscriber.

HungLikeJesus · 06-10-2007, 08:42 AM

TM - regarding chainsaws, how often do you have to sharpen them? I bought one several years ago and I think I probably need to sharpen it, but this is my first chainsaw experience. I've cut down, and cut up, about 8 or 10 Ponderosa Pines, each about 40 feet tall and 18 to 24 inches in diameter.

TheMercenary · 06-10-2007, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by HLJ

TM - regarding chainsaws, how often do you have to sharpen them? I bought one several years ago and I think I probably need to sharpen it, but this is my first chainsaw experience. I've cut down, and cut up, about 8 or 10 Ponderosa Pines, each about 40 feet tall and 18 to 24 inches in diameter.

I use to sharpen it a few times a year, but I find that running the sharpening tool over it a few times before or after every use has helped a lot. The other thing I have found is that I am more apt to just buy a new saw blade a few times a year, they are about $25 or $35. I can never quite get it as sharpe as when they are new. Not like a knife that is easily sharpened.

06-09-2007, 09:24 PM	#7
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	We're cheapasses through and through, but we have learned now the kids swim on teams, that you get what you pay for with goggles. (to a point) dollar store and Walmart don't cut it. $12 is what you have to pay. and I just bought a new bike that wan't totally the cheapest. we're newbie spenders..... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

06-09-2007, 10:37 PM	#9
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	Spending tip. Spend till it's gone, then stop. What me worry? Black & Decker top of line? Get real. IMHO. Hand tools and drills, ect. I buy from harbor freight. Folks borrow, they break. City picks up junk, trash once a week. Time I drive 55 mile to return a brand name tool to store, I can buy 2 junk ones. __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

06-09-2007, 11:00 PM	#10
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Buy a good one for using and cheap one for lending. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-10-2007, 12:19 AM	#12
nappyboy2003 Pithy Euphemist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: America Posts: 19	Just look online for consumer reports b4 u ever buy anything because you can find all the info u need about repairs and ect online. __________________

06-10-2007, 08:42 AM	#14
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	TM - regarding chainsaws, how often do you have to sharpen them? I bought one several years ago and I think I probably need to sharpen it, but this is my first chainsaw experience. I've cut down, and cut up, about 8 or 10 Ponderosa Pines, each about 40 feet tall and 18 to 24 inches in diameter. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

06-10-2007, 06:54 PM	#2
Perry Winkle Esnohplad Semaj Ton Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 2,259	Adventures. Money can accomplish almost anything. Whenever I'm off to do something that might leave me up shit creek I make sure I have plenty of money to buy a paddle.

06-10-2007, 07:23 PM	#3
lizzymahoney Major Inhabitant Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 124	Some, but not all, of my spices and condiments are more expensive. Think paprika is just boring red stuff to decorate diner baked potatoes? Try some Hungarian paprika, hot or sweet. Since spices go stale so quickly, I don't mind paying more for an ounce of something rather than the more economical two ounce store brand. Every time I find an even better balsamic vinegar, it's more expensive than the last one. Same with mustards, although I appreciate more variety there. I'll make my own spice blends as I need them, or just a couple of months supply at a time. Depends on what it is.

06-09-2007, 08:10 PM	#5
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	My husband destroys even quality shoes. He scuffs his feet and kicks his own heels when he walks, stands on one foot with the other when he's sitting down... We've actually learned that we might as well buy the cheapass ones because he needs new shoes every 6 months no matter what. Food is another thing that I believe in buying quality--the generic brand is okay for some stuff, but I can really taste the difference in things like sandwich meat, cereal... oh, and toilet paper! Quality toilet paper is always worth it.

06-09-2007, 09:47 PM	#8
Hagar Master of the Domain Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 220	Even second hand QUALITY tools are usually better than cheapo new ones. Hand tools in particular.

06-10-2007, 12:05 AM	#11
WabUfvot5 Operations Operative Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 634	Sometimes cheap works. For things that will be used repeatedly and often (like a lawn mower) quality matters. If you only need something a scant few times (a hot glue gun for instance) why shell out for it?

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