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Are you a tight fisted skin flint?
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No i don't mean a wanker with a firm grip…
As in do you always look for the cheapest option or do things to cut corners when you don't need to.
Everyone likes a bargain and with cozzy livs, more people are looking for cost saving measures, but where do you stop?
Reusing tea bags?
One bath water washes a family of 7?
Dishes and dildos in the washing machine?
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"No i don't mean a wanker with a firm grip…
As in do you always look for the cheapest option or do things to cut corners when you don't need to.
Everyone likes a bargain and with cozzy livs, more people are looking for cost saving measures, but where do you stop?
Reusing tea bags?
One bath water washes a family of 7?
Dishes and dildos in the washing machine?
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Who the hell puts their dishes in the washing machine? 😂 |
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By (user no longer on site) 4 weeks ago
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I look for a good deal, but only with higher quality products.
In the past, I made the mistake of purchasing cheap shit from various places all the time and got bored of having to return or throw away things when they didn't last very long.
These days I'd rather spend a bit more for something I know is better.
I only buy Nike trainers, for example, because they're well-made and I know they will last a long time. I've had one of the pairs for over six years and they're still in excellent condition. I do try to wait until they're on offer, though.
If there is a "cheap" product that is also high quality, I'm happy to have saved some money. It all depends on what it is and where it comes from.
Technology, I'll spend more. Sony phone, Samsung 4KTV, Xbox One X (did have a Series X, but sold it).
Food, generally mid-range with the occasional treat. M&S, Lidl Deluxe, ASDA Extra Special. Never the "basics" quality foods.
Clothes, I rarely buy them and don't care too much about brands. I'll seek out good quality average-priced items (such as Iron Mountain recycled workwear).
LEGO, I don't buy the official sets anymore. Simply because they cost so much for what you get. So I opt for Chinese brands, such as Mould King. Same quality, fraction of the price, even being shipped from China.
I lived as a council house kid growing up and never had anything that wasn't the cheapest stuff available. So now I'm older, I treat myself a lot more. Because I can. 😄 |
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By *929Man 4 weeks ago
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I can be at times
I rarely buy myself anything unless absolutely necessary.
I don’t believe in buying cheap though especially with tools ect
I’m happy to spend money where I know will get it back like putting it into doing work on the hoose ect
I haven’t been abroad in near 20 years now and never had a nice car ect I’ve done without a lot to get into the financial position I am now and missed a lot of living life |
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i'm a bargain hunter , deal hunter , best price hunter , i spend hours researching the item i want be it a car tyre or a holiday.(just did benidorm in December , flights , 23kg , transfers £345 for 7 nights)
i'm kinda tight in that respect but in a bar buying drinks or buying others a gift i splash out ......very strange. |
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"Only with food, cos I eat loads. I yellow label shop brand products cos they taste nicer than the supermarket own and its often a cheaper deal  "
well you're ankles don't suggest you eat too much at least ha ha. Love a yellow sticker x |
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I'll have a blow out occasionally, but generally I'm fairly good at saving -i manage to save around half of my salary each month
Paying for parking really irks me  the place I'm visiting on Saturday is £9 for 3 hours and I think I'll be there for longer, so it will be £11  |
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"No i don't mean a wanker with a firm grip…
As in do you always look for the cheapest option or do things to cut corners when you don't need to.
Everyone likes a bargain and with cozzy livs, more people are looking for cost saving measures, but where do you stop?
Reusing tea bags?
One bath water washes a family of 7?
Dishes and dildos in the washing machine?
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What the hell is cozzy livs ?😂 |
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I will price around to see if there any bargains that are cheaper but sometimes saving pennys isnt worth it.
Not all corners can be cut and be safe but some you can.
I wouldnt throw in the dildos with the dishes though
I prefer coffee over tea but will drink it.
It depends on why your saving and what you need to get as to determine how much you penny pinch to get what you need.
I have made a wood stove to conserve on wood usage compared to a normal wood stove. |
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I’m generous but save money where it matters, these days I fly economy & when travelling alone & often use hostels or stay with friends but when on dates I like nice things and when I’m home I splash out and there’s often a houseful eating my cooking! |
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Its shocking. I've had to instruct the butler to inform Fortnum and Masons to reduce my 500g of beluga caviar daily deliver to just a measley 250g.
Although, I could let one of the maids go and reinstate it back to 500g 🤔 |
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Complete oposite and have struggled to shake it off for years but as a kid constantly getting the knock off versions or the ones on offer must off left a lasting mark so now i can end up buying the most expensive version of something just because it is the most expensive 🤦 |
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