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How are you frugal?

The Horse @TheHorse (238268) • Walnut Creek, California 4 Sep 17

I've never been one for a lavish lifestyle. I buy my hair care products from the Dollar Tree. My hair is still shiny and manageable. I use Dollar Tree dish soap in my dishwasher. My dishes still sparkle. I also use dish soap for...

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Is 'expensive = good' for you when you make purchases?

harryds @harryds (48) • India 24 Jul 10

Researchers have found that people usually rely on stereotypes like "expensive = good" rule when they purchase things. Inexpensive items are often considered as inferior. Robert Cialdini's book Influence - Science and Practice...

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What do you prefer? A famous brand or a cheaper one?

bentoyhk @bentoyhk (202) • Hong Kong 13 Nov 09

Everybody like famous items like LV, Hermes etc. Unluckily, not everyone can afford that. I prefer to buy something that having a good design or beautiful instead buying the brand. Sometimes, people spend so much for such...

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The most expensive thing you've ever bought?

xcammiex @xcammiex (272) • United States 18 Sep 08

The most expensive thing I've ever bought were a pair of 320 dollar distressed denim jeans. What about you? Did you regret buying it later?

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shopping for non-shoppers

feddef @feddef (43) • United States 1 Feb 08

I'm not much of a shopper. I have more junk than I want already. When the kids ask what I want for a Christmas gift, I tell them, "Just pictures of the grandkids. I have one of everything that sells for under $1000 already. Wait...

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If a good friend broke an expensive item of yours...

glra2222 @glra2222 (491) • Australia 24 Apr 07

...what would you do? say your friend broke your computer or tv or even crashed your car by accident. sometimes i wonder what i would do in this situation - should i get angry, should i stay calm and then tell him he has to pay...

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