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  • #31
    And Malt-o-Meal cereals taste just as good as the name brands, while coming in a zip-top bag that keeps the cereal fresher longer (useful in a small household).
    "Crazy may always be open for business, but on the full moon, it has buy one get one free specials." - WishfulSpirit

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    • #32
      My list is nearly the same as Bandit's - bed and shoes (because if I'm not in one I'm in the other) and tyres, because that just makes sense. Also coffee - when I tried to economise by buying cheaper coffee, I just didn't drink any, so instead of saving money I ended up wasting it.
      Engaged to the sweet Mytical He is my Black Dragon (and yes, a good one) strong, protective, the guardian. I am his Silver Dragon, always by his side, shining for him, cherishing him.

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      • #33
        Re coffee, cold brewing is a good way to use up “trash” coffee, as it takes a lot of bitterness out.

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        • #34
          Shoes.

          I just spend $300 on three pairs today (just before learning I no longer have a job ) but they are GOOD shoes. One is a pair of Birkenstock sandals for around the house; last pair I had lasted at least 10 years. The other two pairs are for standing for long periods and since I no longer have a retail job, they are likely to last much longer than otherwise.

          Several years ago I developed footsie problems and went to a foot specialist, who said to me, "You've spent a lot of years wearing cheap shoes, haven't you?" When I admitted to this, he said, "And now you're paying for it ..."

          Started wearing good shoes and have had no problems since then.

          Also wouldn't cheap out on underwear, LOL, but I won't go into a long song-and-dance about that.

          Quoth KuariKaydrith View Post
          I've been there, but I've also realized that I'm not saving money when I buy food items I simply will not eat. For example, I can't stand chicken legs or wings so if I buy them they will sit in the freezer until they are beyond freezer burnt. However, I will eat chicken breasts, regardless of whether or not they are boneless, so I stock up on these when they're on sale. I've attempted to eat dollar store mac & cheese, but ended up tossing it out because I couldn't even choke it down.

          I feel that it's more of a waste of money to buy foods that I can't/won't eat than to spend a bit extra on things I can and will eat. I just don't go overboard, and I use coupons and look for sales wherever I can.
          Same here. I am trying hard now not to buy more than I will eat in a few days, or a week at most, because I now live in a VERY small apartment with a VERY tiny kitchentte, and don't want to clog it up with a ton of stuff. In my mad rush to get out of my mother's house (I had three weeks to find a place and move out) I had to leave a lot behind, despite having a friend who drove down and busted her ass helping me get out. Among that "lot" was a fair amount of non-perishable foodstuffs that more than likely went straight into the landfill. So now I only buy stuff I know I'll eat. I buy from a small independent grocer that also offers a lot of ready-to-eat foods made on-site. It's not particularly cheap in terms of price, but there is virtually no wastage, so ...
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          • #35
            Pix, thank you. I am having problems with one of my pairs of man-made sandals and I have been hemming and hawing about buying a pair of leather ones from a good company because I'm wanting to be cheap about it. I think I'm going to need to follow in your footsteps.
            "Is it hot in here to you? It's very warm, isn't it?"--Nero, probably

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            • #36
              Apropos article:

              6 things people who are good with money always splurge on

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              • #37
                Quoth Victory Sabre View Post
                Beer.

                No way in hell will I buy BMC, even though it's twice as expensive to buy the good stuff. It's worth it.
                I'm pretty much the same when it comes to beer over here. I CANNOT stand Tooheys or Victorian Bitter (or West End Draught either), but I have no problem drinking Coopers go figure (that might have more to do with my dad using their homebrewing kits and homebrewing ever since I was a wee varmint)

                Quoth Valentinian View Post
                Bras. When you're an F cup, you need the good ones... though ironically, since my arthritis has gotten bad enough that it's hard to do up the normal ones, I've found $10 stretchy sports bras that do a good job. No idea how long they'll last though.
                I'm 50/50. For everyday bras I'm content with the $30 ones from Target, but for sports bras...even though I've actually gone DOWN two cup sizes since I was last measured, I'd still rather pony up for a sports bra that actually keeps the girls in than cheap out

                There are two other things I won't cheap out on (in context anyway):

                - Jeans. Given I have a history of destroying the crotch in cheap jeans and the cheap brands these days only have two variants (skinny and straight, neither of which are flattering), I will pony up for a pair of bootcut jeans no problem.

                - Gym gear. At least in the pants and shoes department anyway - similar reasons.
                Last edited by LadyofArc; 07-02-2018, 10:25 AM.

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                • #38
                  Whisky. I can't stand the cheap stuff - may as well drink turps.
                  Not y3k compatible

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