Skimp or Don't Skimp

[Gopher Gary]

I'm a total cheapskate so I feel like I skimp on most everything. I'm curious when other people are happy to skimp, and when it's worth it to spend more. 

[Gopher Gary]

I skimp on household cleaning supplies, except for laundry and dishwasher detergent. I really like the smell of the name brand laundry soap I use, and I've never used a cheap dishwasher detergent that doesn't leave film on the glasses. 

[Genesis]

I can't skimp much on anything except cleaning supplies, bird food, cat food, and a stash of ramen for my lunches at work (or at home)...

I don't skimp on movies, and stuff I add to my collections... most expensive movie I have is an out of print edition of Fallen Angels on Blu-Ray.

[FourAceDeal]

I hate paying full proce for anything.

[odeon]

I am constantly looking for the best prices on everything and anything I am considering buying but usually I don't end up getting the cheaper option, just the cheapest pricing of the exact product I want.

But OMG, it's anxiety inducing. I can go on for weeks looking.

For groceries and supplies, never. I pick what I want. I don't like change.

[Gopher Gary]

I feel like I both do and don't skimp on food. I don't skimp on pet food. I do skimp on our food because I shop at a discount grocery store, but I don't skimp because I don't set a strict budget limit and buy whatever we need, while knowing I'm getting the best price in town. Our grocery bill is still a little but higher than what I've read is average. I don't know if that's because I count household supplies as groceries since they're mixed into the same bill. It could also be because other people don't include take-out and restaurants as part of their grocery bill and we've never been the type to eat out. I do buy a couple of name brand treats for the guys at walmart, but there's no cheaper off-brand alternative of those to try. 

[Pyraxis]

I do all my own cooking and only order in food every couple months. I figure that makes up for the fact I get the expensive cuts of meat and fresh berries and the good chocolate. Not to mention the expensive gluten free breads/buns/bagels. Of the things I do like, though, I get multiples when they're on sale and stock up as much as the cupboard will fit.

Clothes, on the other hand, I wear until they fall off me.

[renaeden]

I don't skimp on toilet paper. Only the best for my butt.

[Gopher Gary]

I do all my own cooking and only order in food every couple months. I figure that makes up for the fact I get the expensive cuts of meat and fresh berries and the good chocolate. Not to mention the expensive gluten free breads/buns/bagels. Of the things I do like, though, I get multiples when they're on sale and stock up as much as the cupboard will fit.

Clothes, on the other hand, I wear until they fall off me.

I do pick the more expensive meats, but I rarely eat the meats so I figure it balances out when averaging a grocery bill for three. 

I don't skimp on toilet paper. Only the best for my butt.

Years ago I used to skimp on toilet paper but Sugarbutt complained about it, so I only half skimp.    I buy the soft stuff, but I still buy it at aldi because it's a little more than dollar cheaper per pack than the same size name brand equivalent.

I am constantly looking for the best prices on everything and anything I am considering buying but usually I don't end up getting the cheaper option, just the cheapest pricing of the exact product I want.

I do that when buying gifts. 

[FourAceDeal]

I don't skimp on toilet paper. Only the best for my butt.

Aloe Vera or Coconut Oil.  It's the only way to go.

[Gopher Gary]

I skimp on my own personal care products. I've just never been picky about that sort of stuff and while I consistently use the same things, I consistently use cheap stuff. I don't skimp on the guy's personal care products because they have specific things they like. I use a larger number of products than them anyway, so I may still actually spend more on myself. 

[FourAceDeal]

I've probably mentioned it on another thread.  One thing you don;t skimp on is washing machines.  Cheap washing machines are always a bad buy.  Get something quality - a Mielle or a Bosch.

[renaeden]

I've probably mentioned it on another thread.  One thing you don;t skimp on is washing machines.  Cheap washing machines are always a bad buy.  Get something quality - a Mielle or a Bosch.

What about Fisher & Paykel?

[FourAceDeal]

I've probably mentioned it on another thread.  One thing you don;t skimp on is washing machines.  Cheap washing machines are always a bad buy.  Get something quality - a Mielle or a Bosch.

What about Fisher & Paykel?

Don't know.  But if they have brushless DC motors, a good user interface and a big long warranty I'd be willing to consider them.

[renaeden]

I've had my Fisher & Paykel machine for 7 years. It's very simple to use. They've probably got advanced user interfaces by now.


I don't skimp on shampoo and conditioner. I buy it from the chemist because it's guaranteed they have it. It's called T-Gel and it treats dandruff and other skin conditions.