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What are some things you can/should cheap out on? (lemmy.world)

submitted 7 months ago by LunchEnjoyer@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I often hear, "You should never cheap out on a good office chair, shoes, underpants, backpack etc.." but what are some items that you would feel OK to cheap out on?

This can by anything from items such as: expensive clothing brands to general groceries.

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[–] ohlaph@lemmy.world 11 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Most things. Clothes, cookware, phones, TV's, etc.

I would say only spend money to buy things you're passionate about. I love cooking and have spent some money on quality ingredients. Buy good spices and pans, erc. But I hardly spend money on clothing or vehicles or phones, etc.

[–] friek@sh.itjust.works 7 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Odd comment - you say don't spend on cookware, yet you spent money on good pans? I also love cooking, and spent money on good pans and knives :-)

[–] ohlaph@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

That was just an example haha. I spend money on buy it for life cookware, buy it honestly hasn't been a lot. Cast iron is actually fairly cheap if you can find a deal. Plus, I visit estate sales and often find quality on the cheap.