Comments on: Simplify It: Buy Quality

By: Lynette

Lynette — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:42:53 +0000

When I buy clothes I like to get my cheapest "price per wear", which sometimes (most of the time) means spending more up front. Even if a shirt only cost $5, if I only wear it once, that's not a great price/wear ratio. Quality clothes tend to last a lot longer! .-= Lynette´s last blog ..More Pictures =-.

By: the domestic fringe

the domestic fringe — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:00:07 +0000

There definitely must be a balance between quality and cost. I am generally a bargain basement type of girl, but there are some things that are worth waiting to purchase and spending a little extra money on. I’m also a huge fan of Craigslist and Ebay. Like you, I want my stuff to last and work for me, not against me.
-FringeGirl

By: heidi @WonderWomanWannabe

heidi @WonderWomanWannabe — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:04:00 +0000

hhmmm, I probably fall somewhere in-between. It doesn’t help that have have naturally (but not intentional) expensive taste. Just ask my husband – HA!
.-= heidi @WonderWomanWannabe´s last blog ..Finding Wonder Woman ~ She is Worthy of Praise =-.

By: Denise

Denise — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:18:09 +0000

I think we've had this discussion. I like buying quality shoes. I have been wearing the same pair of Clarks shoes for over 5 years. Really. I love my Dansko's shoes too. I did pay over $100 for each pair. I don't spend that much on kids shoes though. They grow out of them too quickly. .-= Denise´s last blog ..note to self: be self =-.

By: This Thrifted Life

This Thrifted Life — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:03:50 +0000

I definitely try to find a happy compromise between the two. I want quality without feeling like I went broke for it. Buying used is the best for me. From furniture to clothes, I usually find what I need at a fraction of the retail cost. .-= This Thrifted Life´s last blog ..Etsy Wednesday =-.

By: Miranda

Miranda — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:46:48 +0000

We like to look for quality items. We use Consumer Reports to help us identify "best buys" which represent good values (good quality for a reasonable price). We shop around as well. When you buy quality, you spend less in the long run, even if you spend a little more up front. .-= Miranda´s last blog ..BudgetPulse Offers a Fundraising Feature =-.

By: Ellie

Ellie — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:40:58 +0000

I learned this lesson too – I no longer buy clothes at Kohls because they are just one season throw-aways. I have some tees from Lands End that I have worn probably 100 times (or close to it) and they are still in good shape. Now most of my clothes are Lands End bought either on markdown or on ebay.

We too had a great experience getting a deal on a washer at Sears with their price matching. They even did the searching on their computer their. It was awesome!

By: living with lindsay

living with lindsay — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:30:08 +0000

This is a really good lesson. I try to buy higher quality things we really use and are expensive – furniture, appliances, etc. Sure, my chairs may have come from Goodwill, but they are good, solid construction. Little things that aren’t “used” that often, like decorations, I try to get as cheaply as possible. But, I always try to make sure they don’t look cheap.
.-= living with lindsay´s last blog ..Book Review and Giveaway: Good, Better, Best =-.