Are you "cost-conscious, frugal, economical, or cheap"?
06-20-2010, 07:57 AM
#7
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: South Chesterfield, Virginia
Posts: 725
I don't care for 'cheap'...but the others? Sure, I would categorize myself in all of them at one time or another.
The MAJORITY of my clothing, for example, (excluding underthings/socks/plain White T's) comes from Goodwill. Mostly because I PREFER to shop there, because I don't NEED any clothes. My work 'uniform' is white button-down shirt and black slacks. And they get dirty and used looking. I refuse to spend more than 3.50 for pants and 2.50 for a top for work.
The rest of my clothes, though I buy there because I find things that I LIKE. Colors, styles, more unique and certainly from a wider variety of stores than I would normally shop at, as clothing shopping is not an excitement.
As to other expenses, I try not to be penny-wise and pound foolish, you know? That mentality causes a lot of issues with people and their perception of money, IMHO.
The MAJORITY of my clothing, for example, (excluding underthings/socks/plain White T's) comes from Goodwill. Mostly because I PREFER to shop there, because I don't NEED any clothes. My work 'uniform' is white button-down shirt and black slacks. And they get dirty and used looking. I refuse to spend more than 3.50 for pants and 2.50 for a top for work.
The rest of my clothes, though I buy there because I find things that I LIKE. Colors, styles, more unique and certainly from a wider variety of stores than I would normally shop at, as clothing shopping is not an excitement.
As to other expenses, I try not to be penny-wise and pound foolish, you know? That mentality causes a lot of issues with people and their perception of money, IMHO.
06-20-2010, 08:13 AM
#9
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Camarillo, California
Posts: 35,242
I am probably in the Cost Conscious, not realy cheap. I love a good bargan and mostly only buy things on sale, but I do occasionally buy fabrics at full price, if they call my name. I love to shop Coldwater Creeks sales for my clothing.
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