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Title: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: steve dave on May 26, 2011, 10:19:12 AM
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Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: steve dave on May 26, 2011, 10:20:34 AM
It's pretty crazy.  I could GAF what something costs or what a bar tab or dinner bill is but I hoard airline and hotel miles like they are solid gold nuggets.  :dunno:  I always tell myself that if I paid more attention to what I was spending I could easily get back much more than what I get from miles but it just isn't the same. 
Title: Being incredibly frugal about some things but incredibly un-frugal about others
Post by: Saulbadguy on May 26, 2011, 10:21:14 AM
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Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 26, 2011, 10:21:38 AM
Heading to San Francisco tomorrow.  
Business Select?  Yes.
Ritz Carlton?  Yup
Rental car?  Give me the full size.

 :woot:
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Saulbadguy on May 26, 2011, 10:23:42 AM
Paying the extra $ for brand name food/medicine/etc? No, denied
Paying the extra $ for the "limited edition" of a movie/video game? Yes, approved
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: steve dave on May 26, 2011, 10:24:31 AM
Also, at tax filing time I present tons of write offs that I spent a shitload of money on and document them religiously.  Most of them are huge bar tabs and stupid expenditures but then I get all anal about taxes and making sure I get credit for all those ridiculous purchases.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: steve dave on May 26, 2011, 10:25:12 AM
Paying the extra $ for brand name food/medicine/etc? No, denied
Paying the extra $ for the "limited edition" of a movie/video game? Yes, approved

I don't even look at the cost of any of that stuff.  If one of them got me extra airline miles I would pick it though (no matter what the cost difference was). 
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on May 26, 2011, 10:31:40 AM
I'm pretty frugal with cheap things, but not frugal at all with expensive things.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: The1BigWillie on May 26, 2011, 10:33:48 AM
Spending money really pisses me off.  I used to love to blow cash. Now I'm tight as a nun's c*nt. I'm probably turning into an old tuck.  :frown:
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: sys on May 26, 2011, 10:34:09 AM
 :surprised:
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: CNS on May 26, 2011, 10:34:20 AM
Could care less about cost when it comes to food, entertainment, etc.

Only frugal on carpet, in that I have been putting off new carpet for about two years now.

Also, have no airline miles, but need to get in on this.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: steve dave on May 26, 2011, 10:36:37 AM
Only frugal on carpet, in that I have been putting off new carpet for about two years now.

yeah, this is what I'm talking about.  that doesn't even make sense, right?  just pay attention to some of the money you blow on dumb crap and you could easily get that carpet. 
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: hemmy on May 26, 2011, 10:38:27 AM
Staying at on-property hotels to get extra ride time at amusement parks  :love:
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: sys on May 26, 2011, 10:41:58 AM
oh hey, sd, was just thinking that someone who wasn't frugal might see a lot of opportunity in buying high dollar bball tix for the donation tax deduct & cc miles and then using 2-3 games a year and giving the other games away to townies.  might be up your alley.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: EllToPay on May 26, 2011, 10:42:52 AM
Heading to San Francisco tomorrow.  
Business Select?  Yes.
Ritz Carlton?  Yup
Rental car?  Give me the full size.

 :woot:

:surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised:

Fri, May 27, 2011 Kansas City International Airport, (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport, (SFO)
Depart: 09:34 AM    Kansas City, MO (MCI)    Frontier Airlines
Arrive: 11:30 AM    San Francisco, CA (SFO)    Flight 1736 operated by
REPUBLIC AIRLINES
(on Embraer EMB E90 Jet)
Requested Seats: 12E, 12F
Total Travel Time: 3 hrs 56 mins

:surprised:  :surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised:
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: EllToPay on May 26, 2011, 10:53:50 AM
Heading to San Francisco tomorrow.  
Business Select?  Yes.
Ritz Carlton?  Yup
Rental car?  Give me the full size.

 :woot:

:surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised:

Fri, May 27, 2011 Kansas City International Airport, (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport, (SFO)
Depart: 09:34 AM    Kansas City, MO (MCI)    Frontier Airlines
Arrive: 11:30 AM    San Francisco, CA (SFO)    Flight 1736 operated by
REPUBLIC AIRLINES
(on Embraer EMB E90 Jet)
Requested Seats: 12E, 12F
Total Travel Time: 3 hrs 56 mins

:surprised:  :surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised:


Limestone, please post flight itinerary to see if we'll be 'paking tomorrow.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on May 26, 2011, 10:54:59 AM
Only frugal on carpet, in that I have been putting off new carpet for about two years now.

yeah, this is what I'm talking about.  that doesn't even make sense, right?  just pay attention to some of the money you blow on dumb crap and you could easily get that carpet. 

I would just get the best carpet they have and replace as necessary without even caring what it costs. I refuse to buy name brand groceries, though.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: steve dave on May 26, 2011, 10:56:40 AM
Heading to San Francisco tomorrow.  
Business Select?  Yes.
Ritz Carlton?  Yup
Rental car?  Give me the full size.

 :woot:

:surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised:

Fri, May 27, 2011 Kansas City International Airport, (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport, (SFO)
Depart: 09:34 AM    Kansas City, MO (MCI)    Frontier Airlines
Arrive: 11:30 AM    San Francisco, CA (SFO)    Flight 1736 operated by
REPUBLIC AIRLINES
(on Embraer EMB E90 Jet)
Requested Seats: 12E, 12F
Total Travel Time: 3 hrs 56 mins

:surprised:  :surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised:


Limestone, please post flight itinerary to see if we'll be 'paking tomorrow.

little airline insider tip for you:  business select means southwest.  pak'ing denied.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: EllToPay on May 26, 2011, 10:58:50 AM
Heading to San Francisco tomorrow.  
Business Select?  Yes.
Ritz Carlton?  Yup
Rental car?  Give me the full size.

 :woot:

:surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised:

Fri, May 27, 2011 Kansas City International Airport, (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport, (SFO)
Depart: 09:34 AM    Kansas City, MO (MCI)    Frontier Airlines
Arrive: 11:30 AM    San Francisco, CA (SFO)    Flight 1736 operated by
REPUBLIC AIRLINES
(on Embraer EMB E90 Jet)
Requested Seats: 12E, 12F
Total Travel Time: 3 hrs 56 mins

:surprised:  :surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised:


Limestone, please post flight itinerary to see if we'll be 'paking tomorrow.

little airline insider tip for you:  business select means southwest.  pak'ing denied.

:frown:

it's vegas all over again :frown:
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: steve dave on May 26, 2011, 11:02:14 AM
oh hey, sd, was just thinking that someone who wasn't frugal might see a lot of opportunity in buying high dollar bball tix for the donation tax deduct & cc miles and then using 2-3 games a year and giving the other games away to townies.  might be up your alley.

I could write that off as business expense as well.....
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: steve dave on May 26, 2011, 11:05:27 AM
oh hey, sd, was just thinking that someone who wasn't frugal might see a lot of opportunity in buying high dollar bball tix for the donation tax deduct & cc miles and then using 2-3 games a year and giving the other games away to townies.  might be up your alley.

I could write that off as business expense as well.....

no, denied
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 26, 2011, 11:25:06 AM
Heading to San Francisco tomorrow.  
Business Select?  Yes.
Ritz Carlton?  Yup
Rental car?  Give me the full size.

 :woot:

:surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised:

Fri, May 27, 2011 Kansas City International Airport, (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport, (SFO)
Depart: 09:34 AM    Kansas City, MO (MCI)    Frontier Airlines
Arrive: 11:30 AM    San Francisco, CA (SFO)    Flight 1736 operated by
REPUBLIC AIRLINES
(on Embraer EMB E90 Jet)
Requested Seats: 12E, 12F
Total Travel Time: 3 hrs 56 mins

:surprised:  :surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised:


Limestone, please post flight itinerary to see if we'll be 'paking tomorrow.

little airline insider tip for you:  business select means southwest.  pak'ing denied.

Yes.  Using miles.  One of these days etp, one of these days.   :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: EllToPay on May 26, 2011, 11:26:07 AM
Heading to San Francisco tomorrow.  
Business Select?  Yes.
Ritz Carlton?  Yup
Rental car?  Give me the full size.

 :woot:

:surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised:

Fri, May 27, 2011 Kansas City International Airport, (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport, (SFO)
Depart: 09:34 AM    Kansas City, MO (MCI)    Frontier Airlines
Arrive: 11:30 AM    San Francisco, CA (SFO)    Flight 1736 operated by
REPUBLIC AIRLINES
(on Embraer EMB E90 Jet)
Requested Seats: 12E, 12F
Total Travel Time: 3 hrs 56 mins

:surprised:  :surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised:


Limestone, please post flight itinerary to see if we'll be 'paking tomorrow.

little airline insider tip for you:  business select means southwest.  pak'ing denied.

Yes.  Using miles.  One of these days etp, one of these days.   :shakesfist:

fatty and i are going to dinner tomorrow night. let us know if you can make it.  :gocho:
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Brock Landers on May 26, 2011, 11:33:18 AM
I'm pretty frugal with cheap things, but not frugal at all with expensive things.


Yeah it's weird that most people watch their pennies but don't watch their dollars.  I'm guilty of the same thing.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 26, 2011, 11:41:44 AM
oh hey, sd, was just thinking that someone who wasn't frugal might see a lot of opportunity in buying high dollar bball tix for the donation tax deduct & cc miles and then using 2-3 games a year and giving the other games away to townies.  might be up your alley.

I could write that off as business expense as well.....

no, denied
Wow, the rare self-denial.  Can only be seen in the wild once every 6 years or so.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: steve dave on May 26, 2011, 11:45:57 AM
you know what is the absolute worst?  the people you are with that take the bar/dinner tab and start breaking it down at the table to see exactly what portion of the check they owe.  GMAFB, you make roughly the same amount of money I do.  just cut it in half or I'll pay for the entire thing to save the rest of the table the humiliation of having you doing long division over the rough ridin' bill at our table. 
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Trim on May 26, 2011, 11:53:53 AM
 :combofan:
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: AbeFroman on May 26, 2011, 11:57:31 AM
Paying the extra $ for brand name food/medicine/etc? No, denied

Depends. If it's between name brand and Kroger. Kroger all the way.
If it's between name brand and that Best Choice garbage. Un-frugal plz.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on May 26, 2011, 11:59:35 AM
Paying the extra $ for brand name food/medicine/etc? No, denied

Depends. If it's between name brand and Kroger. Kroger all the way.
If it's between name brand and that Best Choice garbage. Un-frugal plz.

Yeah, my wife calls me a tight ass for buying Kroger brand food, but I really like it, and I'd actually be willing to pay a little bit more for it than some of the name brand food, depending on the item.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Panjandrum on May 26, 2011, 12:14:08 PM
I'm pretty frugal with cheap things, but not frugal at all with expensive things.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: AppleJack on May 26, 2011, 12:19:34 PM
I will never, under any circumstances, buy cereal in a bag.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: CHONGS on May 26, 2011, 12:23:26 PM
I will never, under any circumstances, buy cereal in a bag.
All cereal comes in a bag dummy.  Just sometimes that bag is put in a box.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: HeinBallz on May 26, 2011, 12:34:29 PM
The only time I'm really frugal about things is when I'm buying things on-line.   Most of the time, if I would have to settle for something less/generic, I just do without.   Nothing pisses me off more when my wife buys something so cheap we end up just throwing it away because it sucks.   I always compain: "You saved 75 cents on cereal, but wasted 3 bucks because we ended up not eating the crap"  I HATE generic stuff.  :shakesfist:




Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: HeinBallz on May 26, 2011, 12:36:05 PM
I guess, you could consider me a tight ass on somethings - for instance, I kind of enjoy working on my house.  So, I'm going to fix some recent storm damage myself rather than have someone else do it.   Except for the roof...  Had some mexican's do that for me.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Saulbadguy on May 26, 2011, 12:37:47 PM
I guess, you could consider me a tight ass on somethings - for instance, I kind of enjoy working on my house.  So, I'm going to fix some recent storm damage myself rather than have someone else do it.   Except for the roof...  Had some mexican's do that for me.
Yeah, if I can't fix it (which is many things) it stays broke, unless wife complains too much.

Did fix my dryer last month though. :cheers:
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: steve dave on May 26, 2011, 12:40:43 PM
I guess, you could consider me a tight ass on somethings - for instance, I kind of enjoy working on my house.  So, I'm going to fix some recent storm damage myself rather than have someone else do it.   Except for the roof...  Had some mexican's do that for me.

oh god, I am super un-frugal with house/yard stuff.  currently exploring either buying a new house or having one built because our carpets need a good steam cleaning or something.  
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: HeinBallz on May 26, 2011, 12:44:02 PM
I HATE moving.   HATE IT   :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Saulbadguy on May 26, 2011, 12:46:14 PM
I HATE moving.   HATE IT   :shakesfist:
I'm guessing steve dave hires movers.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 26, 2011, 01:40:39 PM
I HATE moving.   HATE IT   :shakesfist:
I'm guessing steve dave hires movers.

Steve Dave sells all his stuff with his house and starts over with all new stuff in the new house.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 26, 2011, 01:50:26 PM
I HATE moving.   HATE IT   :shakesfist:
I'm guessing steve dave hires movers.

Steve Dave sells all his stuff with his house and starts over with all new stuff in the new house.

Doesn't everyone? 

I flip the buyer the keys like in a cool action movie where the hero flips the keys to the valet and yells "keep it"! as he chases the bad guy into the building.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: HeinBallz on May 26, 2011, 02:05:35 PM
I don't even like disconnecting my computer to move it from one side of the room to another.   


Moving.  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: ew2x4 on May 26, 2011, 02:26:34 PM
It totally depends on the object. The best is finding a good deal on something that is incredibly expensive. I feel like it's a minor victory for me. For instance, when I renovate my house, I scour for good deals. Somethings aren't even supposed to be used in ways I use them, but I make them work. My next project is once the IKEA here opens, concrete countertops. We'll see how that one goes.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 26, 2011, 02:53:53 PM
It totally depends on the object. The best is finding a good deal on something that is incredibly expensive. I feel like it's a minor victory for me. For instance, when I renovate my house, I scour for good deals. Somethings aren't even supposed to be used in ways I use them, but I make them work. My next project is once the IKEA here opens, concrete countertops. We'll see how that one goes.

If you like cheap crap, it should go really well.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: ew2x4 on May 26, 2011, 03:11:53 PM
It totally depends on the object. The best is finding a good deal on something that is incredibly expensive. I feel like it's a minor victory for me. For instance, when I renovate my house, I scour for good deals. Somethings aren't even supposed to be used in ways I use them, but I make them work. My next project is once the IKEA here opens, concrete countertops. We'll see how that one goes.

If you like cheap crap, it should go really well.

It's for a garage, so I hope so.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: ew2x4 on May 26, 2011, 03:13:41 PM
I'm actually thinking about remodeling my kitchen and making my own cabinets. Not really interested in paying someone 10's of thousands of dollars to make plywood boxes for me (unlike SD). Especially when I'm more than able to do it (unlike SD).
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: steve dave on May 26, 2011, 03:18:51 PM
I'm actually thinking about remodeling my kitchen and making my own cabinets. Not really interested in paying someone 10's of thousands of dollars to make plywood boxes for me (unlike SD). Especially when I'm more than able to do it (unlike SD).

the rest of the table hates you when you split up the tab everytime the bill comes
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 26, 2011, 03:21:30 PM
I'm actually thinking about remodeling my kitchen and making my own cabinets. Not really interested in paying someone 10's of thousands of dollars to make plywood boxes for me (unlike SD). Especially when I'm more than able to do it (unlike SD).

GO ahead and take 20% off what you paid for it when you resell.  no one wants your "custom" cabinets.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: ew2x4 on May 26, 2011, 03:22:47 PM
I'm actually thinking about remodeling my kitchen and making my own cabinets. Not really interested in paying someone 10's of thousands of dollars to make plywood boxes for me (unlike SD). Especially when I'm more than able to do it (unlike SD).

the rest of the table hates you when you split up the tab everytime the bill comes

With food I usually go all out. I can build quality things. I can't cook quality things (sans pizza [see pizza thread]). I'm only cheap when I can make things or do things myself. Lets me buy better materials. I just remodeled my bathroom. I put in $14/s.f. tile. You've probably never smelled $14/s.f. tile.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: steve dave on May 26, 2011, 03:26:21 PM
I'm actually thinking about remodeling my kitchen and making my own cabinets. Not really interested in paying someone 10's of thousands of dollars to make plywood boxes for me (unlike SD). Especially when I'm more than able to do it (unlike SD).

the rest of the table hates you when you split up the tab everytime the bill comes

With food I usually go all out. I can build quality things. I can't cook quality things (sans pizza [see pizza thread]). I'm only cheap when I can make things or do things myself. Lets me buy better materials. I just remodeled my bathroom. I put in $14/s.f. tile. You've probably never smelled $14/s.f. tile.

I'm proud to say that I have no rough ridin' clue what $14/s.f. tile means and, god willing, never will.   
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: ew2x4 on May 26, 2011, 03:28:16 PM
I'm actually thinking about remodeling my kitchen and making my own cabinets. Not really interested in paying someone 10's of thousands of dollars to make plywood boxes for me (unlike SD). Especially when I'm more than able to do it (unlike SD).

the rest of the table hates you when you split up the tab everytime the bill comes

With food I usually go all out. I can build quality things. I can't cook quality things (sans pizza [see pizza thread]). I'm only cheap when I can make things or do things myself. Lets me buy better materials. I just remodeled my bathroom. I put in $14/s.f. tile. You've probably never smelled $14/s.f. tile.

I'm proud to say that I have no rough ridin' clue what $14/s.f. tile means and, god willing, never will.   

$14 per square foot. What you have in your house is $2 per square foot.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: steve dave on May 26, 2011, 03:31:25 PM
I'm actually thinking about remodeling my kitchen and making my own cabinets. Not really interested in paying someone 10's of thousands of dollars to make plywood boxes for me (unlike SD). Especially when I'm more than able to do it (unlike SD).

the rest of the table hates you when you split up the tab everytime the bill comes

With food I usually go all out. I can build quality things. I can't cook quality things (sans pizza [see pizza thread]). I'm only cheap when I can make things or do things myself. Lets me buy better materials. I just remodeled my bathroom. I put in $14/s.f. tile. You've probably never smelled $14/s.f. tile.

I'm proud to say that I have no rough ridin' clue what $14/s.f. tile means and, god willing, never will.   

$14 per square foot. What you have in your house is $2 per square foot.

so you are non-frugal on tile then?  I'm kind of confused by your construction guy talking point.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: jtksu on May 26, 2011, 03:36:42 PM
I never try on like 70% of my clothes.  (Suit and dress stuff aside.)  I just order it online or just buy it without trying it on.  Have an entire section of my closet that is entirely stuff that doesn't fit the way I like.  Still has the tags hanging.  Guess I should exchange some of it or something.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Saulbadguy on May 26, 2011, 03:39:13 PM
I'm actually thinking about remodeling my kitchen and making my own cabinets. Not really interested in paying someone 10's of thousands of dollars to make plywood boxes for me (unlike SD). Especially when I'm more than able to do it (unlike SD).

the rest of the table hates you when you split up the tab everytime the bill comes

With food I usually go all out. I can build quality things. I can't cook quality things (sans pizza [see pizza thread]). I'm only cheap when I can make things or do things myself. Lets me buy better materials. I just remodeled my bathroom. I put in $14/s.f. tile. You've probably never smelled $14/s.f. tile.

I'm proud to say that I have no rough ridin' clue what $14/s.f. tile means and, god willing, never will.   

$14 per square foot. What you have in your house is $2 per square foot.

so you are non-frugal on tile then?  I'm kind of confused by your construction guy talking point.
Think he is saying, you are paying $14 per square foot of tile and getting crappy tile, where he is paying $14 per square foot of tile and getting amazing tile.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: ew2x4 on May 26, 2011, 03:47:27 PM
I'm actually thinking about remodeling my kitchen and making my own cabinets. Not really interested in paying someone 10's of thousands of dollars to make plywood boxes for me (unlike SD). Especially when I'm more than able to do it (unlike SD).

the rest of the table hates you when you split up the tab everytime the bill comes

With food I usually go all out. I can build quality things. I can't cook quality things (sans pizza [see pizza thread]). I'm only cheap when I can make things or do things myself. Lets me buy better materials. I just remodeled my bathroom. I put in $14/s.f. tile. You've probably never smelled $14/s.f. tile.

I'm proud to say that I have no rough ridin' clue what $14/s.f. tile means and, god willing, never will.  

$14 per square foot. What you have in your house is $2 per square foot.

so you are non-frugal on tile then?  I'm kind of confused by your construction guy talking point.

I usually try to find weird substitutes for things and make them work. Like the concrete countertop. I have no problem buying granite, but it's almost a challenge to make things work that are cheap. It usually turns out pretty unique and better than the standard. I'm also incredibly frugal with labor. I can't do plumbing. So I paid a guy $250 to do my entire bathroom in copper. He was there for 2 days. Not sure how he agreed to work for that cheap.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: jtksu on May 26, 2011, 03:49:04 PM
Concrete would be great fot a garage.  Just make sure you seal it correctly cause otherwise that crap is like a sponge.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: ew2x4 on May 26, 2011, 03:53:01 PM
Also, I'm cheap with things like cable. I don't watch enough TV to warrant it so I hate paying $160 for my wife to watch food network all damn day.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on May 26, 2011, 03:54:30 PM
Also, I'm cheap with things like cable. I don't watch enough TV to warrant it so I hate paying $160 for my wife to watch food network all damn day.

Who charges you $160 for cable tv?
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: ew2x4 on May 26, 2011, 03:55:00 PM
Concrete would be great fot a garage.  Just make sure you seal it correctly cause otherwise that crap is like a sponge.

 :gocho: I got this.

I'm putting a backsplash up behind the concrete countertop on the work bench. I'm putting up corrugated metal panels. That crap is magnetic, washable, and $6 per panel at home depot. eff yeah.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: ew2x4 on May 26, 2011, 03:56:32 PM
Also, I'm cheap with things like cable. I don't watch enough TV to warrant it so I hate paying $160 for my wife to watch food network all damn day.

Who charges you $160 for cable tv?

I pay $60 for internet, cable, and HD DVR. I think Comcast's normal prices are in the $130 range. I have to call and bitch at them every 6 months to get special rates. The $160 is an exaggeration. No need to nit pick, francis.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: michigancat on May 26, 2011, 04:21:51 PM
I HATE moving.   HATE IT   :shakesfist:
I'm guessing steve dave hires movers.

moving sucks even with movers. HOWEVER, paying for movers is completely worth it. Especially having them pack everything in boxes for you. And it's a lot cheaper than you'd think..
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: CNS on May 26, 2011, 04:26:10 PM
I never try on like 70% of my clothes.  (Suit and dress stuff aside.)  I just order it online or just buy it without trying it on.  Have an entire section of my closet that is entirely stuff that doesn't fit the way I like.  Still has the tags hanging.  Guess I should exchange some of it or something.

I do this too.  Hate shopping in person(for losers).  I buy from the comfort of my summer house deck and if it doesn't fit/feel the way I like, I usually drop it off at good will.  Wife hates this.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: steve dave on May 26, 2011, 04:45:30 PM
I HATE moving.   HATE IT   :shakesfist:
I'm guessing steve dave hires movers.

moving sucks even with movers. HOWEVER, paying for movers is completely worth it. Especially having them pack everything in boxes for you. And it's a lot cheaper than you'd think..

 :thumbs:
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: AbeFroman on May 26, 2011, 04:46:07 PM
Paying the extra $ for brand name food/medicine/etc? No, denied

Depends. If it's between name brand and Kroger. Kroger all the way.
If it's between name brand and that Best Choice garbage. Un-frugal plz.

Yeah, my wife calls me a tight ass for buying Kroger brand food, but I really like it, and I'd actually be willing to pay a little bit more for it than some of the name brand food, depending on the item.

A lot of off brand stuff (especially Kroger and Hyvee store brand) is just extra inventory from name brand companies repackaged and sold at a lower cost because otherwise they'd just be throwing it out or tying up money they could be making (albeit at a lower profit margin). Except the Best Choice crap, that stuff is cheaply made.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: ew2x4 on May 26, 2011, 04:49:29 PM
I HATE moving.   HATE IT   :shakesfist:
I'm guessing steve dave hires movers.

moving sucks even with movers. HOWEVER, paying for movers is completely worth it. Especially having them pack everything in boxes for you. And it's a lot cheaper than you'd think..

Can vouch for this.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Brock Landers on May 26, 2011, 04:58:23 PM
I will never, under any circumstances, buy cereal in a bag.


Oh man, boxed cereal is totally un-frugal.  I hope you enjoy paying more for the cardboard box surrounding your bagged cereal which also creates the illusion you are getting more cereal to begin with.      :lol:
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: CHONGS on May 26, 2011, 05:25:58 PM
good thing jeffy died or this thread would have killed him
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: steve dave on May 26, 2011, 05:26:40 PM
good thing jeffy died or this thread would have killed him

oh man
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: CHONGS on May 26, 2011, 05:32:19 PM
good thing jeffy died or this thread would have killed him

oh man
yep, giant envelope in the sky :frown:
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: steve dave on May 26, 2011, 05:37:20 PM
good thing jeffy died or this thread would have killed him

oh man
yep, giant envelope in the sky :frown:

catmatt?
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: CHONGS on May 26, 2011, 05:41:06 PM
good thing jeffy died or this thread would have killed him

oh man
yep, giant envelope in the sky :frown:

catmatt?
killed by a ghost baby
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: steve dave on May 26, 2011, 05:41:41 PM
good thing jeffy died or this thread would have killed him

oh man
yep, giant envelope in the sky :frown:

catmatt?
killed by a ghost baby

damn
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: HeinBallz on May 26, 2011, 06:48:15 PM
Did this baby have tears?
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Stevesie60 on May 26, 2011, 06:49:45 PM
I will never, under any circumstances, buy cereal in a bag.


Oh man, boxed cereal is totally un-frugal.  I hope you enjoy paying more for the cardboard box surrounding your bagged cereal which also creates the illusion you are getting more cereal to begin with.      :lol:

False. The bagged cereal companies are way worse for you. They just add more and more sugar to get it to taste like the boxed stuff without adding any of the good stuff to it.

And SD, I totally agree about splitting tickets. When I see people getting change so they can pay the EXACT amount that they spent I want to hit them. You can round up 36 cents to the nearest whole dollar amount you noob. And your friend probably hates you for being such a tight ass.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Stupid Fitz on May 26, 2011, 06:51:04 PM
you know what is the absolute worst?  the people you are with that take the bar/dinner tab and start breaking it down at the table to see exactly what portion of the check they owe.  GMAFB, you make roughly the same amount of money I do.  just cut it in half or I'll pay for the entire thing to save the rest of the table the humiliation of having you doing long division over the rough ridin' bill at our table. 

These are the worst people on the planet.  "I didn't eat any of the appetizer and only had 2 beers so I owe this".  So glad I went to KSU and not KU and don't have to pinch my pennies, you know.  
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: jtksu on May 26, 2011, 07:33:41 PM
Had to punch a dude one time because he broke out the calculator on his to figure out his portion of the tab.  If he had used it to calculate his tip, I would have stabbed kin the eye with a fork.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: j rake on May 26, 2011, 08:02:36 PM
I BOUGHT TWO 12-PACKS OF DIET PEPSI FOR $14.47 YESTERDAY WHEN I
COULD HAVE GOTTEN TWO CUBES FOR LESS AT THE GROCERY STORE!  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Stupid Fitz on May 26, 2011, 08:05:14 PM
Had to punch a dude one time because he broke out the calculator on his to figure out his portion of the tab.  If he had used it to calculate his tip, I would have stabbed kin the eye with a fork.
:confused:
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: sys on May 26, 2011, 08:35:53 PM
ask for separate checks.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: AbeFroman on May 26, 2011, 09:55:40 PM
ask for separate checks.

This is what smart people do. And if they waitress is smart she'll split it anyways cause most likely she'll end up with more tips
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 26, 2011, 10:37:22 PM
ask for separate checks.

This is what smart people do. And if they waitress is smart she'll split it anyways cause most likely she'll end up with more tips

Way more.  When I get a split up check I make sure I out tip everyone at the table.  It's a philosophy, like Steve Martin in that one gangster movie.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: hemmy on May 26, 2011, 11:17:34 PM
2-pack CR2032 Energizer batteries. :thumbs: Name brand! :thumbs:
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: jtksu on May 26, 2011, 11:19:44 PM
Those batteries set you back about $20?  rough ridin' batteries are expensive.  (I buy em in the big multipacks.  Not sure if I should do that or not but I rough ridin' hate running out of batteries.)
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Kat Kid on May 26, 2011, 11:20:45 PM
Those batteries set you back about $20?  effing batteries are expensive.  (I buy em in the big multipacks.  Not sure if I should do that or not but I effing hate running out of batteries.)

what even takes batteries?  good lord.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: hemmy on May 26, 2011, 11:22:20 PM
Like 3 bucks. :thumbs:

Those batteries set you back about $20?  effing batteries are expensive.  (I buy em in the big multipacks.  Not sure if I should do that or not but I effing hate running out of batteries.)

what even takes batteries?  good lord.

Scale, Heart Rate monitor
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: jtksu on May 26, 2011, 11:33:21 PM
Remote controls, auto shower cleaners, your mom's monster dildos, etc...
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Kat Kid on May 26, 2011, 11:53:30 PM
Like 3 bucks. :thumbs:

Those batteries set you back about $20?  effing batteries are expensive.  (I buy em in the big multipacks.  Not sure if I should do that or not but I effing hate running out of batteries.)

what even takes batteries?  good lord.

Scale, Heart Rate monitor


you ok man?
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: hemmy on May 27, 2011, 12:21:11 AM
Check out exercising bbs's, all the fit people use them.
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Kat Kid on May 27, 2011, 12:36:31 AM
Check out exercising bbs's, all the fit people use them.

why don't you just go play sports?
Title: Re: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: steve dave on May 27, 2011, 06:14:50 AM
seperate checks? do you people only eat at applebees? good lord.

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Title: Re: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: Kat Kid on May 27, 2011, 10:04:50 AM
seperate checks? do you people only eat at applebees? good lord.

Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk

Seems like it would be better if it was Tapastalk.  I could really get behind that.
Title: Re: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: steve dave on May 27, 2011, 12:32:39 PM
seperate checks? do you people only eat at applebees? good lord.

Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk

Seems like it would be better if it was Tapastalk.  I could really get behind that.

oh man  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Being Incredibly Un-Frugal
Post by: michigancat on May 27, 2011, 12:52:21 PM
If they offer separate checks, nothing wrong with doing it. If they don't, just rough ridin' divide it equally.