Do you buy quality or quantity?
By scheng1
@scheng1 (24649)
Singapore
5 responses
@cessy_08 (306)
• Dublin, Ireland
16 Oct 15
I usually buy quality for bigger purchases like shoes, clothes, and some food items. I buy quantity on certain supplies that are not too important to me like toilet paper or my child's nappy. I mean, I do check if it can do a "decent" job at least. If it can, then it is good enough for me.
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@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
17 Oct 15
Same here. Food is something that i go for quality.
After all, there is a limit to the quantity we can eat everyday, but once quality is compromised, we will suffer when we get sick.
I do like good shoes that will get more and more comfortable with use.
I do not mind wearing cheap clothes, but not cheap shoes.
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@cessy_08 (306)
• Dublin, Ireland
17 Oct 15
@scheng1 Yes, it's true. Although I have a couple of shoes that are surprisingly comfy and cheap at the same time! If I encounter anything like that, it doesn't matter to me if it a no-name brand whatever. I put quality on top of everything! I just compromise on so-so or average quality on certain items but it still has to function so I will buy. There is no sense to buy something so cheap if it doesn't perform at all. That's a total waste of money.
@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
16 Oct 15
Most of the times i go for quality because it is better to have something small and good than much with no benefit
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@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
16 Oct 15
True, it is definitely better to save up and buy quality good that lasts longer.
I think this applies to fresh fruits and vegetables too.
Even though sometimes the discount is given for meat that is near expiry date, I still think it is better to buy fresh meat.
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@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
16 Oct 15
@scheng1 It would be better to buy the fresh and expensive meat rather than the almost expired and later get sick
@antonbunot (11146)
• Calgary, Alberta
16 Oct 15
O, I am cheap coz I don't make good money like Donald Trump! So, I always buy one that is cheap but not entirely out of quality. 
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@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
17 Oct 15
Being cheap and being frugal are different.
I am sure you do not go for the cheapest in the area.
Once my friend bought a China-made shoes that were dirt cheap. It cost less than $5.
After using it once, and her feet hurt for ages, she threw it away.
I think that is really the most expensive purchase.
