A real deal hunter
What does cheap mean to you? Inexpensive? Poor quality? Both? Does being thrifty or frugal sound better than being cheap? Definitely Not the Opera (DNTO) is a great radio show on CBC. This particular podcast episode is especially applicable for my see-lai self:
(1hr 8mins) Listening to this now: "cheap dates win!" (vs. an expensive date)
"You pay for the experiences, not the material."
That sounds like me. Reminds me of the day I went into R&W and came out with a leather belt that was marked down to $4.95 minus $1 ($3.95 plus tax) because I brought in my R&W bag to re-use. I do a have general guideline that CDs should cost no more than $10 for one, DVDs/Blu-Rays $20; for clothing: shirts/tops $10-$20, leather shoes <$40, pants? $25 is pushing it. Yet, I would be willing to pay more for home repairs and renos, travel, social experiences, good food (no excessive sodium, artificial flavours or colour), some kitchen gadgets, and dining out.
What do you save on? What are you willing to splurge on?