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Topic: I'm a cheap-skate.
VintagenNerdy Joined Sat 12/31/11 Posts: 1231	Sun 01/08/12 12:26 PM
I buy a lot of the perfume and gift sets after christmas as well. I got a whole bunch recently for 75% off. I just put them up for future birthdays. They don't even look Christmasy. I also frequent the big twice a year sales at Bath and Bodyworks. I stock up then too. I'm really picky about my underwear though, but I usually get them on sale at VS. I tend to buy makeup in bulk on Ebay as well, or sometimes i've gotten coupons where makeup is close to free, and I donate it as well. To Women's Shelters (Great minds think a like)

teadipper Joined Wed 10/19/11 Posts: 2732	Sun 01/08/12 12:32 PM
I buy a lot of the perfume and gift sets after christmas as well. I got a whole bunch recently for 75% off. I just put them up for future birthdays. They don't even look Christmasy. I also frequent the big twice a year sales at Bath and Bodyworks. I stock up then too. I'm really picky about my underwear though, but I usually get them on sale at VS. I tend to buy makeup in bulk on Ebay as well, or sometimes i've gotten coupons where makeup is close to free, and I donate it as well. To Women's Shelters (Great minds think a like) Mine that I donate to is actually a food bank that has a thrift store where clients get so many items for free. The people who go there are often so poor that a lipstick is the world to them. I also donate dollar items such as shampoo and stuff because these people would have no way of affording even that. If I read a book, or listen to a CD,or watch a DVD that is not one I want forever, I donate that too. If I buy a piece of used clothing and it does fit exactly right, etc. I give them that too. I play with toys a lot such as stuffed animals. They don't get dirty. When I am bored, off they go to the food pantry thrift store.

Sin_and_Sorrow Joined Sun 01/01/12 Posts: 5757	Sun 01/08/12 12:32 PM
I'm really picky about my underwear though, but I usually get them on sale at VS.

motowndowntown Joined Wed 11/19/08 Posts: 21488	Sun 01/08/12 12:34 PM
So, the big question left hanging here is; Does cheapskate = cheap date?????

navygirl Joined Sat 06/02/07 Posts: 8118	Sun 01/08/12 12:40 PM
I was raised to be frugal. I'm comfortably financially, however.. I probably wouldn't be if I didn't take economic-short cuts as I like to call them. Some of the things I do: Never buy holiday candy, wrapping paper, bows etc until AFTER Christmas when it's at least 50% off. Use of coupons on some of the more expensive items that I buy. (If they are readily available that is.) When going to the movies (which I hardly ever do) I always stop by the store first and get drinks and candy for whomever is with me and put it in one of the huge purses I normally carry. I go to garage sales and thrift stores. (I've gotten a lot of beautiful vintage items for far far far less then I would in a vintage resale shop.) Cutting corners in some places leaves me more money for things like vinyl, vintage clothes and accessories I can't find on my own.. etc. Is there anything you do to save money? I do about the same things you do. We have lots of discount and clearance stores where I live; so I frequent them alot. I also keep an eye on flyers for sales. I do my own renos to save money and I recycle things rather than get rid of them. I just shopped at the dollar store yesterday and found some bins that were great for organizing my cutlerly and found some cheap dividers for socks, bras, and underwear. Doing this; I am able to pay off my bills and mortgage faster.

teadipper Joined Wed 10/19/11 Posts: 2732	Sun 01/08/12 12:42 PM
So, the big question left hanging here is; Does cheapskate = cheap date????? Actually, I am the queen of cheap dates. I hate crappy over priced food. I know all the best dives. I like to drive up and down PCH and the 101 and now tons of awesome places to stop FOR FREE. I like to shoot hoops with someone I don't know. Talk and BS with them, see how open they are to fun with a few "Yo Momma" jokes, etc.

navygirl Joined Sat 06/02/07 Posts: 8118	Sun 01/08/12 12:44 PM
I'm really picky about my underwear though, but I usually get them on sale at VS. Actually, check out Fredericks of Hollywood. They have some great sales on for lingerie.

oldhippie1952 Joined Mon 03/14/11 Posts: 22693	Sun 01/08/12 12:45 PM
I need to be frugal but I'm not.

navygirl Joined Sat 06/02/07 Posts: 8118	Sun 01/08/12 12:46 PM
So, the big question left hanging here is; Does cheapskate = cheap date????? Actually, I am the queen of cheap dates. I hate crappy over priced food. I know all the best dives. I like to drive up and down PCH and the 101 and now tons of awesome places to stop FOR FREE. I like to shoot hoops with someone I don't know. Talk and BS with them, see how open they are to fun with a few "Yo Momma" jokes, etc. Yeah, I like the simplier things for dates myself. Even just going for a cup of coffee, a bike ride, or a walk is better than an expensive meal.

oldhippie1952 Joined Mon 03/14/11 Posts: 22693	Sun 01/08/12 12:54 PM
So, the big question left hanging here is; Does cheapskate = cheap date????? Actually, I am the queen of cheap dates. I hate crappy over priced food. I know all the best dives. I like to drive up and down PCH and the 101 and now tons of awesome places to stop FOR FREE. I like to shoot hoops with someone I don't know. Talk and BS with them, see how open they are to fun with a few "Yo Momma" jokes, etc. Yeah, I like the simplier things for dates myself. Even just going for a cup of coffee, a bike ride, or a walk is better than an expensive meal. Really? It's hard for me not to spend $100 on a date.

ujGearhead Joined Wed 10/10/07 Posts: 6612	Sun 01/08/12 01:04 PM
I can't skimp on my cigarettes though. it's always marlboro red 100's. I used to only smoke that same thing....... until they came out with the Marlboro Special Blend 100's. They're not much different at all, but $1 less a pack. They used to have those here, but they're no longer cheaper. UT OH! That means it's just a matter of time before they raise the price here....

VintagenNerdy Joined Sat 12/31/11 Posts: 1231	Sun 01/08/12 02:04 PM
I do go to Fredrick's of Hollywood on occasion, and I have also been known to be a cheap date. I love parks.. museums, etc. Also I'm not big on over-priced restaurants either. I'd rather stay home and make dinner.

Godiva Joined Tue 12/09/08 Posts: 5330	Sun 01/08/12 02:56 PM
No, I have never thought of myself as cheap. I set a budget and stick to it for the most part. I do save money by buying used CDs, books or games at Half Price Books. And I love to shop at antique stores and vintage places as well. I don't do coupons, but I do keep in mind which stores usually run the best deals on which items and shop accordingly. I don't mind spending money when I have things I want to do for myself or someone else, but much like you Vintage, most of the things I enjoy (museums, parks, plays) do not cost very much anyway so it all works out. Of all my family, I have been the most careful about my spending habits, and as such I am not in the same situations as some of them. One reason I do have to be careful though, is I do I own my own home, and every time you turn around something is breaking down...lol. Usually right after the warranty expires.

navygirl Joined Sat 06/02/07 Posts: 8118	Sun 01/08/12 03:45 PM
So, the big question left hanging here is; Does cheapskate = cheap date????? Actually, I am the queen of cheap dates. I hate crappy over priced food. I know all the best dives. I like to drive up and down PCH and the 101 and now tons of awesome places to stop FOR FREE. I like to shoot hoops with someone I don't know. Talk and BS with them, see how open they are to fun with a few "Yo Momma" jokes, etc. Yeah, I like the simplier things for dates myself. Even just going for a cup of coffee, a bike ride, or a walk is better than an expensive meal. Really? It's hard for me not to spend $100 on a date. Wow, I don't have guys spending that much money on me; maybe at the most about $50.00 but that would be a meal and drinks.

oldhippie1952 Joined Mon 03/14/11 Posts: 22693	Sun 01/08/12 05:49 PM
So, the big question left hanging here is; Does cheapskate = cheap date????? Actually, I am the queen of cheap dates. I hate crappy over priced food. I know all the best dives. I like to drive up and down PCH and the 101 and now tons of awesome places to stop FOR FREE. I like to shoot hoops with someone I don't know. Talk and BS with them, see how open they are to fun with a few "Yo Momma" jokes, etc. Yeah, I like the simplier things for dates myself. Even just going for a cup of coffee, a bike ride, or a walk is better than an expensive meal. Really? It's hard for me not to spend $100 on a date. Wow, I don't have guys spending that much money on me; maybe at the most about $50.00 but that would be a meal and drinks. You take 'em to a nice restaurant you like and nearly $50 is gone already (with tip). Then, if you just do movies, it's $16 per person plus the drinks and maybe a small bag of popcorn...bingo, nearly $100. And what happens if you want to go ice skating before/after? Well over $100. Lots to do in Dallas, lots of moola to do it.

Sin_and_Sorrow Joined Sun 01/01/12 Posts: 5757	Sun 01/08/12 05:53 PM
You take 'em to a nice restaurant you like and nearly $50 is gone already (with tip). Then, if you just do movies, it's $16 per person plus the drinks and maybe a small bag of popcorn...bingo, nearly $100. And what happens if you want to go ice skating before/after? Well over $100. Lots to do in Dallas, lots of moola to do it. Wow.. no. See. Join cokerewards Swipe all the caps you see. Enter them. Get 1,100 pts. Bam. Silver Experience Pass (2 movie tickets, 2 lg sodas, popcorn = all free) Dinner. Cook her something special. They'll love it even more. Plus. No tips required. As for ice skating. Move to Pa. Ice ponds everywhere in the winter. Parks. Roller skates. Dang near the same thing. Just saying..

oldhippie1952 Joined Mon 03/14/11 Posts: 22693	Sun 01/08/12 05:58 PM
I cook well but I prefer not to work on a date, unless it is ice skating or something else physical. We can cook out on our second or third one.

Sin_and_Sorrow Joined Sun 01/01/12 Posts: 5757	Sun 01/08/12 06:03 PM
Even so.. ..you just saved like $97.53. Cheap places, good food, awesome atmosphere. You should find one of those. You know.. Ones without a dress code, lol.

oldhippie1952 Joined Mon 03/14/11 Posts: 22693	Sun 01/08/12 06:04 PM
Even so.. ..you just saved like $97.53. Cheap places, good food, awesome atmosphere. You should find one of those. You know.. Ones without a dress code, lol. That's what I do the other 3 weekends. Go to a dancing club/bar with slacks on. Ladies like to dance and it's free after the cover charge.

navygirl Joined Sat 06/02/07 Posts: 8118	Mon 01/09/12 08:53 AM
So, the big question left hanging here is; Does cheapskate = cheap date????? Actually, I am the queen of cheap dates. I hate crappy over priced food. I know all the best dives. I like to drive up and down PCH and the 101 and now tons of awesome places to stop FOR FREE. I like to shoot hoops with someone I don't know. Talk and BS with them, see how open they are to fun with a few "Yo Momma" jokes, etc. Yeah, I like the simplier things for dates myself. Even just going for a cup of coffee, a bike ride, or a walk is better than an expensive meal. Really? It's hard for me not to spend $100 on a date. Wow, I don't have guys spending that much money on me; maybe at the most about $50.00 but that would be a meal and drinks. You take 'em to a nice restaurant you like and nearly $50 is gone already (with tip). Then, if you just do movies, it's $16 per person plus the drinks and maybe a small bag of popcorn...bingo, nearly $100. And what happens if you want to go ice skating before/after? Well over $100. Lots to do in Dallas, lots of moola to do it. Ah, normally a guy would either take me to a restaurant or a movie; not both.