Are you "cost-conscious, frugal, economical, or cheap"?

Each of those words has a somewhat different meaning to me.

I think I would prefer to be described as "cost-conscious"

I think the first 3 describe me :D:D:D

Cost-conscious definitely!

I wouldn't say cheep cost concious on the other hand with the way things are right now...definately! frugal is not however a bad thing.

I think eveyone has become all the above nowdays.

I like free.

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.

I think all 4 apply to me :oops:

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.

LOL ....me too

I dont really like cheap....but I have to be frugal. I've always been a do it yourselfer....grow my own, make it yourself, and I dont buy much. I share and trade with family and friends for alot....and I dont need much. LOL, dont care to keep up with the Jones, as I just dont know them!
Cant tell you the last time I bought new clothes, I wear Sister and daughters hand me downs...or buy from rummage sales!

I'm just broke! LOL so I have to be all of the above. Semi-retirement is great--all the time in the world to sew but not enough money to do all I'd like. (Won't trade not working full-time for any amount of money though!)

cost conscious, as my hubby has been unemployed since July 2009 so $ has been tight, I hopes he finds a job soon so we can get caught up on our bills and try to have some $ to buy some fabric so I can quilt more

I have been making some scrappy lap quilts, potholders, coasters, placemats to make some small projects

I don't think I'm any of those. I lean more to particular. I buy what I like and pass on what I don't. I don't care a lot about where I find it if it feels like good quality. I don't buy a lot of fabric without a purpose in mind (except for FQ's, they are my little splurge on just because fabric).

I am all four , but in different areas of my life :wink:

"cheap" - to me - is the person that when it's time to "split the check" will take the $12.24 part of the bill instead of the $12.25 part.

Depends on what we are talking about

Cost-conscious - I will drive on fumes if I know gasoline is cheaper a block away, but will not go across town to save a nickel a gallon

Frugal - I use up completely, repurpose, recycle, and try not to waste a thing. I do not require everything in my life to come to me shiny and new, encased in superfluous plastic. My Yankee upbringing ;-)

Economical - for most things. When I am in a position to stock up on staples like toilet paper, trash bags, and such, I get bargains so I will not have to pay full price later. My online purchases usually fit in this category.

Cheap - the local dollar store has plenty of things that are "good enough" for me. I seldom buy household cleansers anywhere else. I cannot see paying 4-5 bucks for something, when the dollar version does the job.

The first three would describe me.

Poor...

Which forces me to be the others.

You may be short of money, but it seems that you DO have:

imagination and talent - I can see that from the quilts that you've made, love that you are able to receive and give - you want to make quilts for your husband and it seems he appreciates them and you have your dog that appears to be well cared for.

Thanks so much, Sweetie. You just made my day. It put a smile on my face.

All apply!

all of the above

I'm loose......might as well spend it and buy what you want. You can't take it with you and since I can't nobody else is gonna take mine either!

I am a combination of particular, frugal and conservative.

My name for the above is "resourceful." :-)

:thumbup:

All the above. LOLOLOL

cost conscious, frugal, and ecinomical.

frugal

I'm the first 3 and always looking for a bargain. I collect Boyds Bears (plush) and today I bought 5 at the Goodwill for $3.75.

Now when it is put this way it totally fits me.

All of the above.

I am cost-conscious when buying fabric. I will buy it on sale and on clearance, which leaves me an eclectic stash. I only buy fabric at $5 a yard or less, preferably less.

frugal- I am frugal in buying groceries. I either make everything from scratch, or I go the other way and buy the Stouffer's Easy Meals in the freezer section. With a coupon, those are $3 for dinner for 2, including meat, starch and green veggies. If we eat out, we order something I don't fix at home. Never pay more than $10 per person and that is the exception. I live in a small town and we have lots of 2 for 1 coupons mailed out. I can often feed dh and self supper for $5 or less, with no cooking! :lol:

economical - We only have two luxuries we purchase - internet and cable tv. We live in the country and are limited to 1 of 2 carriers, so I pay $75 per month for each. Would pay less but there are no other options.

cheap - I go to Dollar Tree for my decorations, cleansers, sponges, plasticware and gift wrap. Cards, too.

Careful- I take over 14 prescriptions so I call every drug store in the area every month to compare prices. It is amazing that one will charge $40 for another's $4. Also, dh has a very expensive prescription that costs $165 per mo in the US, but $28.95 for the same prescription made in India. I pay $10 for shipping, and it takes 21 days to get here.

Free- I take as much as given, if I will use it or know of someone who will. I don't hoard.

Clothing - I buy all my clothing used (except underwear) from E-bay. I wear a 4x and ebay has a great variety. I usually buy 3-4 outfits per summer/winter.

My dh likes to wear his college themed sport shirts (Go Auburn!). I buy all of them on ebay, used. Usually for under $5 for $50 shirts.

I'm the same. :thumbup:

First 3 definitely!! Cheap no. Ask my DH! :lol: :lol:

I buy what I can afford and I like to be careful about what I spend. I try not to waste and to give to others as much as possible. I am not cheap..which to me has a very bad connotation. I like frugal and economical.

Margie

yes :)

Ok I am not cheap but I have to be extremely frugal. Only buy what is nessecary (?). Except at tax time, that is when I go buy what we need like clothes and I stock up on house hold supplies. That is also when I go buy what fabric I have been wanting. Frankly it gets tiring sometimes.

I agree. I'm all four. It depends on the day and what we are talking about.

only because i don't have any money lol

"thrifty" was one of the words I wanted to use - but I didn't think of it at the time.

I like "thrifty" -