Comments on: When Frugal Ideas Clash: Quality Consumer Goods Are Worth The Price http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/09/when-frugal-ideas-clash-quality-consumer-goods-are-worth-the-price/ Simple, applicable personal finance advice for the modern world Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:44:30 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: William http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/09/when-frugal-ideas-clash-quality-consumer-goods-are-worth-the-price/comment-page-1/#comment-501366 William Fri, 30 Jan 2009 07:37:17 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/09/when-frugal-ideas-clash-quality-consumer-goods-are-worth-the-price/#comment-501366 Finding good deals, quantifying quality, and not simply differing to price is the difference between being frugal and cheap. Frugality is the act of making responsible decisions and living a minimalistic lifestyle. Finding good deals, quantifying quality, and not simply differing to price is the difference between being frugal and cheap.

Frugality is the act of making responsible decisions and living a minimalistic lifestyle.

]]> By: Aussie http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/09/when-frugal-ideas-clash-quality-consumer-goods-are-worth-the-price/comment-page-1/#comment-24712 Aussie Fri, 11 May 2007 14:38:06 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/09/when-frugal-ideas-clash-quality-consumer-goods-are-worth-the-price/#comment-24712 I totally agree and my husband would probably give you a run for your money in the cheapskate arena =) As much as he tries to live by his motto of "Never Pay Full Price" - he will definitely fork over some good cash for items we know we will use constantly. Thanks also for the insights into Consumer Report. My husband uses it to research significant purchases were are considering but from reading some of the articles here, it looks like a good tool in general. I am strongly considering a subscription to CR! I totally agree and my husband would probably give you a run for your money in the cheapskate arena =)

As much as he tries to live by his motto of “Never Pay Full Price” – he will definitely fork over some good cash for items we know we will use constantly.

Thanks also for the insights into Consumer Report. My husband uses it to research significant purchases were are considering but from reading some of the articles here, it looks like a good tool in general. I am strongly considering a subscription to CR!

]]> By: consumer_q http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/09/when-frugal-ideas-clash-quality-consumer-goods-are-worth-the-price/comment-page-1/#comment-6311 consumer_q Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:47:30 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/09/when-frugal-ideas-clash-quality-consumer-goods-are-worth-the-price/#comment-6311 I too consider myself frugal, but I also do my best to purchase goods that are the least harmful to myself, to others, and to the environment around me. This often means that I pay a premium for my organic and Free Trade goods, but in the end I also buy and consume less junk. I too consider myself frugal, but I also do my best to purchase goods that are the least harmful to myself, to others, and to the environment around me. This often means that I pay a premium for my organic and Free Trade goods, but in the end I also buy and consume less junk.

]]> By: Chris http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/09/when-frugal-ideas-clash-quality-consumer-goods-are-worth-the-price/comment-page-1/#comment-6054 Chris Mon, 12 Feb 2007 06:48:40 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/09/when-frugal-ideas-clash-quality-consumer-goods-are-worth-the-price/#comment-6054 I agree with Mrs L. I am very brand loyal to socks. Surprisingly, wearing a bad pair of socks can ruin my day. The perfect pair sits snug in my shoes and doesn't shift around during the day. IT provides a cushion for my foot while absorbing all of the sweat it finds. Socks are the unsung heroes of the clothing world. I agree with Mrs L. I am very brand loyal to socks. Surprisingly, wearing a bad pair of socks can ruin my day. The perfect pair sits snug in my shoes and doesn’t shift around during the day. IT provides a cushion for my foot while absorbing all of the sweat it finds.

Socks are the unsung heroes of the clothing world.

]]> By: Mrs L http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/09/when-frugal-ideas-clash-quality-consumer-goods-are-worth-the-price/comment-page-1/#comment-5981 Mrs L Sun, 11 Feb 2007 12:32:50 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/09/when-frugal-ideas-clash-quality-consumer-goods-are-worth-the-price/#comment-5981 To use another example, I am extremely brand loyal about my underwear. I could buy cheaper underpants, but the discomfort of something that doesn't quite fit (wedgies, anyone?) that I'm going to be experiencing all day long is not worth the savings. See also: shoes, pillows, feminine protection. Basically the more time you are going to spend dealing with something, the more care you need to take in choosing it. To use another example, I am extremely brand loyal about my underwear. I could buy cheaper underpants, but the discomfort of something that doesn’t quite fit (wedgies, anyone?) that I’m going to be experiencing all day long is not worth the savings. See also: shoes, pillows, feminine protection. Basically the more time you are going to spend dealing with something, the more care you need to take in choosing it.

]]> By: samerwriter http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/09/when-frugal-ideas-clash-quality-consumer-goods-are-worth-the-price/comment-page-1/#comment-5930 samerwriter Sun, 11 Feb 2007 01:28:31 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/09/when-frugal-ideas-clash-quality-consumer-goods-are-worth-the-price/#comment-5930 I completely agree. But make sure not to make the mistake of confusing expensive with better quality. For example, expensive washers and dryers will generally have extra sensors, extra speeds, extra settings, etc.. All those "extras" are generally things you'll never use. But they will decrease the reliability of the machine. All things equal, simpler is better than more complex. I completely agree.

But make sure not to make the mistake of confusing expensive with better quality.

For example, expensive washers and dryers will generally have extra sensors, extra speeds, extra settings, etc.. All those “extras” are generally things you’ll never use. But they will decrease the reliability of the machine.

All things equal, simpler is better than more complex.

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