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myLot reputation of 89/100. 3cardmonte (1731)   ranked 391 out of 18,670 in questions & answers5 months ago

I can appreciate the fact that people want to save their money, but why is it that people are so unwilling to pay for anything that is good quality. They want great quality stuff at cheap prices.
It doesn't happen, unless you get REALLY lucky!
We have a shop near us that has a whole array of items, ALL of which are 90p, now, what kind of quality can you expect for that?
I have heard people (my brother included) saying that the stuff in there is low quality, What do you expect for less than £1?
I bought a money box in their and I tapped it on the side as something was stuck in there and it broke, now I know I shouldn't have done that, but I am not gonna complain as I knew it wouldnt be able to withstand much!
Are you one of those people who is willing to pay for a quality item?
Or have you been fooled by the false economy?

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 95/100. divkris (763)   ranked 462 out of 18,670 in questions & answers   5 months ago

well i have a problem - i like changing my accessories often and i cannot handle things delicately - yeah i know it sounds weird but it is true.

So the best thing i do is to go for cheaper products that are cost wise economical and do offer quality for what i pay. So i don't invest 5000 rupees for branded handbags; instead i get handbags for 250 and may withstand only for a couple of months - its OK for i can get something trendy when the existing one becomes obsolete!:)


myLot reputation of 89/100. 3cardmonte (1731)   ranked 391 out of 18,670 in questions & answers  5 months ago

I like my accessories too, happy

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2. myLot reputation of 83/100. inkstainedheart (476)   ranked 3,105 out of 18,670 in questions & answers   5 months ago

I have actually been able to get some pretty good quality items for cheap, especially when it comes to furniture. I am the type of person who is willing to buy something that needs work for a lower price because I like to customize things to fit my personality.

For instance, I love to buy vintage clothing from consignment shops and yard sales and alter them to make them more modern and to fit me properly. I recently bought a horrible little 70s dress for a few dollars. I replaced the buttons, fixed the buttonholes, and reshaped the sleeves.

With the right belt and shoes, it will be great to wear this fall, and I hardly spent any money on it at all!


myLot reputation of 89/100. 3cardmonte (1731)   ranked 391 out of 18,670 in questions & answers  5 months ago

I do that too! I bought some trousers for a pound a pair and turned them into skirts! I get LOADS of my clothes from charity shops!


myLot reputation of 94/100. OreoCookie3 (18118)   ranked 47 out of 18,670 in questions & answers  5 months ago

Yes, you can get a lot of good things on consignment. I got a Yamaha musical keyboard for free a few years ago. Why was it free? The person said the cord was missing. But hey! It also runs on 6 C batteries.. and the batteries last a long time. The keyboard works perfectly.

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3. myLot reputation of 94/100. OreoCookie3 (18118)   ranked 47 out of 18,670 in questions & answers   5 months ago

To me, it is totally silly to expect quality for nothing. Take shoes. I have a pair of shoes I paid $90 for. I bought them 5 years ago and they still wear like new. A coat of polish and they are good as new again. You can't go to a cheap store and buy shoes for $10 or less and expect them to last and hold up. I am willing to pay good prices for things that I want to be quality.


myLot reputation of 89/100. 3cardmonte (1731)   ranked 391 out of 18,670 in questions & answers  5 months ago

I am glad somebody is! happythumbup

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4. myLot reputation of 99/100. catdla1 (2556)   ranked 492 out of 18,670 in questions & answers   5 months ago

When I buy something cheap, I really don't expect a lot, although there have been times that I've been pleasantly surprised. Some of those type of stores buy closeouts, meaning that the store bought a bargain and passes it on to you.

What really galls me is seeing things at high-end stores for a substancial amount of money, that I wouldn't even buy at that bargain store. Any one who sews knows what I'm talking about. I've seen some very expensive clothing with unfinished (or sloppy) seams, and buttons that are attached with a thread that readily pulls out.
Some clothing is labelled as 'dry clean only' simply because with normal motions of a washing machine, the seams would fall apart.

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5. myLot reputation of 87/100. hairypits (212)   ranked 1,178 out of 18,670 in questions & answers   5 months ago

I don't think like that at all. I want the best for the lowest cost possible so I frequently buy things off ebay.

I get brand new items for a fraction of the price on ebay such as recently I got 3 pairs of crocs (for me and the kids) for £35 including delivery. I also got a timberland rainproof mac for £5 for my son, and monsoon winter jackets for my kids at £7.99 each that were in monsoon at the time for £45 each.

I also shop in our local pound shop where they sell top brand products like shampoo's and other hair products, cleaning products, animal accessories and foodstuffs. They are top brand items which are normally £4 - £7 in supermarkets so I save a fortune xxx

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6. myLot reputation of 70/100. subha12 (16450)   ranked 4,381 out of 18,670 in questions & answers   5 months ago

whenever I can afford, I only buy quality things. If I can't afford, i try to do without it. I never buy cheap things which are sure to have no quality at all.

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7. myLot reputation of 91/100. learn2earn (9922)   ranked 2,747 out of 18,670 in questions & answers   5 months ago

I agree with you that there are a lot who want to have the best quality at a cheap price. Usually, it doesn't happen that way. Most of the good things we want to have comes with a price. And so, it would be good to develop a habit to sacrifice money to get the best product or service. It is the same with online earning programs, many people want to join free programs with too little earnings but too reluctant to join paid programs that offer a better income. That's what happened when I invited some to join me but they refuse because there is a little price to pay!lol

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8. myLot reputation of 80/100. deewinc (3085)   ranked 1,575 out of 18,670 in questions & answers   5 months ago

My dad has always critisized me of spending much on original stuff yet we have cheap chinese and indian imports..i always go for something thats going to last years instead of buying a fake over and over just because its cheap!

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9. myLot reputation of 80/100. deewinc (3085)   ranked 1,575 out of 18,670 in questions & answers   5 months ago

My dad has always critisized me of spending much on original stuff yet we have cheap chinese and indian imports..i always go for something thats going to last years instead of buying a fake over and over just because its cheap!

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10. Apple1 (95)   ranked 4,180 out of 18,670 in questions & answers   5 months ago

I am willing to pay more for clothing that is just plain SEWN correctly! I am tired of flimsy material and threads hanging and pulled away from seams. It makes no sense to purchase a piece of clothing that you have to go home and restitch. Hmmmm. Now that I think of it, I should just go ahead and make them myself.

Anyway, yes, for durable items these days, you have got to be willing to pay. Good quality never does come cheap.

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