Being cheap.
Why do some say Because I'm cheap I ..... It's like it is a badge of honor to wear proudly but to me it seems sad. I can't imagine feeling good about being cheap just to be cheap.
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I think there is a difference between
being cheap Being a penny pincher Being frugal being careful with spendingl I also think there is a difference between cheap and inexpensive and bargain-priced. I usually think " cheap" Is a negative description of something or someone. |
We all like to get bargains. When we find the fabric we love at an astounding price, we are proud of it! So, we may call it cheap in that instance.
I don't know. Just throwing stuff out there. :) |
I don't call myself cheap, because I'm not. I am thrifty, but if I find something a little pricey that has great value to me (or as a perfect gift), I will buy it and be happy to have found it. I'd rather have less GOOD stuff to use, than tons of junky stuff.
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
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Why do some say Because I'm cheap I ..... It's like it is a badge of honor to wear proudly but to me it seems sad. I can't imagine feeling good about being cheap just to be cheap.
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That's what I say! I'm not cheap, I'm frugal!! Cheap implies not paying your fair share. We have a friend that develops T-Rex arms when the bill arrives--too short to ever reach for the check!!
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I consider myself conservative. I do not shop just because I have a coupon. Some lesser brand items are fine. But, I also do not mind spending a bit more to get quality items that will last
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Cheap is a personality that I stay away from. The ones I call cheap won't spend the money to buy what would be beneficial to them because they can make do with something not as beneficial. I don't have to be as frugal as I use to be but I still like to find a bargain.
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I don't care for the term. I like to say "frugal", but truly, some people really are cheap. And I'm not really either, especially where fabric is concerned. I do like to get a good deal, but if I like it, I'm fortunate that I can usually (and often do) buy it. LOL
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Frugal is no where close to cheap. Everyone should be frugal according to their situation. Cheap is Ebenezer Scrooge.
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