Wasting money or are we?
@PatZAnthony (14752)
Charlotte, North Carolina
April 14, 2019 4:23pm CST
Some items cost too much and we might feel we are wasting money when we make a purchase.
However, we do notice certain things really are worth a higher price to us as we consider the expense.
For us, we prefer certain food items that might cost more than a neighbor is willing to pay. That is certainly okay.
When it comes to some clothing items, we know there are things that will last for years, so the extra expense seems okay to us.
Do you feel this way about some things that seem a little costly?
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
16 Apr 19
And there are expenses such as that we find important to us, so it is justified @just4him
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@just4him (308693)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Apr 19
@PatZAnthony Thank you. I can't wait to get it done.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
16 Apr 19
Quality items are worth the extra money to us @LadyDuck
It does seem we will spend less in the end.
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@LadyDuck (460403)
• Switzerland
17 Apr 19
@PatZAnthony When we bought this house, 20 years ago, I decided to buy an expensive washing machine and drier. I spent 3 times more that the cheap brands, but I am still using the same and they are perfect.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
16 Apr 19
There are many things we prefer to purchases that are better quality @simone10
It does not make sense to us to buy the cheaper items if there if the quality is not the same.
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@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
16 Apr 19
@PatZAnthony I agree with you totally.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
16 Apr 19
Paying a little more for a better item is often our choice, but certain things we can do without.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
16 Apr 19
@PatZAnthony yes there a lot of things I do not need.Now that I am older no need for anything.
Just be happy what is left of my life.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
16 Apr 19
@JudyEv And saving money is always a good thing.
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@JudyEv (326673)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Apr 19
@lyndakerby Once you have the charger and a few batteries then you start to save money. Of course you need enough for the initial outlay.
@Spontaneo (14703)
• United States
17 Apr 19
I like to look for higher quality clothes, but still at thrift stores. Example, I like to find Old Navy at thrift stores.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
19 Apr 19
Sometimes we find new things in thrift stores. Very nice!
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
14 Apr 19
I always believe in the saying " we get what we pay for " I would pay good money for quality knowing they would last forever , I also would not trade cheap for comfort and safety. I would spend more for a quality pair of jeans, sunglasses, shoes both leather and rubber, tools and my personal pocket knives, bag, emergency items like flashlight. I would buy the best money can buy on these items.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
16 Apr 19
@PatZAnthony they often don't get the work done or fail when you need them most.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
16 Apr 19
That is a good expression @louievill
Cheaper items often are disappointing.
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@rebelann (111430)
• El Paso, Texas
16 Apr 19
I've been keeping an eye on repeat purchases to see if buying better quality will be worth while in the end but as yet I haven't made a proper diagnoses on those @PatZAnthony
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
16 Apr 19
Quality has become more important to us now than when we were younger. Like you, we want quality food. Some items really don't matter @rebelann
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
16 Apr 19
So we can wind up paying more in the end by getting the cheaper item @MALUSE
We should consider that with all things.
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
14 Apr 19
You have to earn judgement in evaluating quality for money.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
16 Apr 19
@lyndakerby High quality is a better choice if we have the money! Some items, it really won't matter.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
16 Apr 19
Yes, quality items last us so much longer @thelme55 so it is worth the extra money.
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@thelme55 (76489)
• Germany
17 Apr 19
@PatZAnthony yes, it is worth the extra money.
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@Hannihar (129674)
• Israel
15 Apr 19
@PatZAnthony
I feel if I need something and it is expensive I have no choice to to pay the price.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
16 Apr 19
Sometimes that is just how it is @Hannihar
Certain things we wait for the sales to hit, then buy extra.
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@Hannihar (129674)
• Israel
17 Apr 19
@PatZAnthony
You are right that is how it is.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
16 Apr 19
Yes, there are many things that won't matter that much to me, such as socks. These can be less expensive @nela13
But the vegetables we want, we are okay with paying a bit more for better quality.
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@nela13 (55818)
• Portugal
16 Apr 19
@PatZAnthony there are things that it really doesn't matter, socks is a good example but what we eat is extremely important.
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@florelway (23159)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
17 Apr 19
Sometimes it is better to spend on somethings that cost more but serve you more, rather than spending a penny on something that will have no use at all.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
19 Apr 19
Yes, some items are just worth the extra money to us.
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@nonersays (3329)
• United States
25 Apr 19
My husband will pay more for certain food items, and his jeans. I buy the cheapest of whatever is available because I always fear running out of money.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
26 Apr 19
It is good to be frugal because the money goes too fast for most, especially those with a family to raise @nonersays
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
25 Apr 19
We eat well and we do buy what we want but not all the time. We are retired and living a nice life in our old age because we saved in many ways. I said we are retired but both of us still has a home based business and although its doesn't take a lot of time it does help with the bank account.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
26 Apr 19
It is nice to have what you want or need, especially as we get older!
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
16 Apr 19
And buying the same items again makes no sense @db20747
Better to spend more one time than do it over and over.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
16 Apr 19
Yes @Kosgey we feel this way about many items too.
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@dgobucks226 (34499)
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20 Apr 19
I am a frequenter of the Dollar Tree where you can get some bargains on snacks, toiletries and household items. I also use rechargeable batteries and timers on lamps in my home. I've got some clothes from past decades I still wear 
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
21 Apr 19
There are so many things we can do to save and it is fun too!
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