Things cheap people do
Discussion
Absolutely nothing wrong with folk wanting the best deals - but there are some who take this to the extreme where it becomes comical... and some of it quite smart!
Of course, most of those who fall into the extreme cheapness category unsurprisingly have a nice number in their bank account looking back at them.
Some examples of people I've met who fall into this:
Hoarding Sachets: This particular gent would harvest as many condiment sachets as possible, ketchup mayo, salt, sugar and pots of milk from restaurants. The thought buying a bottle of ketchup from the store was an absolute no no. By the age of 33 he was mortgage free.
Choose your sandwich wisely: When I first met this colleague we walked to the nearest shop to buy a sandwich for lunch. After I had paid for my sandwich I found him still quibbling over which sandwhich to pick. He wanted a BLT.... there were plenty of them right infront of him, he kept picking them up and putting them back. I asked what he was doing... to which he replied, "It's all about the bacon to salad ratio, the bacon is the best part and costs more, I want as much of it as I can for the money."
I did laugh at first, but came round to his way of thinking - and I do the same now, albeit to less extremity.
Missed Caller: This one is a little dirty/immoral. Back in the day when mobiles call charges were high, a family friend would play this trick by calling for one ring always, then hanging up. This would prompt you to call them back and pay for 'their conversation'.
Do you have any examples of people you've met who live the extreme cheap lifestyle, do share! - Some of these could be be great tips!
Of course, most of those who fall into the extreme cheapness category unsurprisingly have a nice number in their bank account looking back at them.
Some examples of people I've met who fall into this:
Hoarding Sachets: This particular gent would harvest as many condiment sachets as possible, ketchup mayo, salt, sugar and pots of milk from restaurants. The thought buying a bottle of ketchup from the store was an absolute no no. By the age of 33 he was mortgage free.
Choose your sandwich wisely: When I first met this colleague we walked to the nearest shop to buy a sandwich for lunch. After I had paid for my sandwich I found him still quibbling over which sandwhich to pick. He wanted a BLT.... there were plenty of them right infront of him, he kept picking them up and putting them back. I asked what he was doing... to which he replied, "It's all about the bacon to salad ratio, the bacon is the best part and costs more, I want as much of it as I can for the money."
I did laugh at first, but came round to his way of thinking - and I do the same now, albeit to less extremity.
Missed Caller: This one is a little dirty/immoral. Back in the day when mobiles call charges were high, a family friend would play this trick by calling for one ring always, then hanging up. This would prompt you to call them back and pay for 'their conversation'.
Do you have any examples of people you've met who live the extreme cheap lifestyle, do share! - Some of these could be be great tips!
Edited by JaredVannett on Thursday 13th December 13:33
There has been a few articles in the media recently about a growing group of people who live so sparingly and save so much that they are able to retire by their mid-thirties. Whilst this the dedication to do this is admirable the lives they lead and will have to lead in their “retirement” sounds truly depressing.
Edited by RedWhiteMonkey on Thursday 13th December 13:38
RedWhiteMonkey said:
There has been a few articles in the media recently about a growing group of people who live so sparingly and save so much that they are able to retire by their mid-thirties. Whilst this the dedication to do this is admirable the lives they lead and we have to lead in their “retirement” sounds truly depressing.
Try doing that with kids.daddy cool said:
When I buy loose tomatoes in the supermarket (which are weighed of course) I twist off the bit of stem remaining.
If Sainsburys think they can charge me for that they have another think coming!
Serious question... Did you mean to type 'think' or is it a typo?If Sainsburys think they can charge me for that they have another think coming!
It's just that the way the english language is evolving there are more people than ever that say 'anythink' nowadays, so much that I've even seen it in written form!
I once rented a room to a guy who had a decent job working in the law courts as a Clark. He would work late and on his way home he would always go to Tesco he knew exactly the time they would be discounting the stuff that was out of date that day and that’s what he would eat that evening. Some weird combinations but he spent nothing.
He would also volunteer a LOT you name it he was volunteering at it - olympics, common wealth games, Glastonbury all expenses covered naturally. Bought a house cash and paid off a considerable chunk of my mortgage renting his room over the years.
He would also volunteer a LOT you name it he was volunteering at it - olympics, common wealth games, Glastonbury all expenses covered naturally. Bought a house cash and paid off a considerable chunk of my mortgage renting his room over the years.
Fastchas said:
daddy cool said:
When I buy loose tomatoes in the supermarket (which are weighed of course) I twist off the bit of stem remaining.
If Sainsburys think they can charge me for that they have another think coming!
Serious question... Did you mean to type 'think' or is it a typo?If Sainsburys think they can charge me for that they have another think coming!
It's just that the way the english language is evolving there are more people than ever that say 'anythink' nowadays, so much that I've even seen it in written form!
https://www.theguardian.com/media/mind-your-langua...
what a horrible tight old b
d, screwing someone else with small eggs!daddy cool said:
When I buy loose tomatoes in the supermarket (which are weighed of course) I twist off the bit of stem remaining.
If Sainsburys think they can charge me for that they have another think coming!
Make sure you will eat them quickly as this could turn out to be a false economy. Leaving the stems on keeps the tomatoes fresher for longer.If Sainsburys think they can charge me for that they have another think coming!
daddy cool said:
Fastchas said:
daddy cool said:
When I buy loose tomatoes in the supermarket (which are weighed of course) I twist off the bit of stem remaining.
If Sainsburys think they can charge me for that they have another think coming!
Serious question... Did you mean to type 'think' or is it a typo?If Sainsburys think they can charge me for that they have another think coming!
It's just that the way the english language is evolving there are more people than ever that say 'anythink' nowadays, so much that I've even seen it in written form!
https://www.theguardian.com/media/mind-your-langua...
One of my best friends is like this. He's a lovely bloke and generous to a fault with anything but money.
With money he's tighter than two coats of paint.
I actually think it's a form of OCD. My Grandma had it too.
Anyway, some of the things he's done:
He too is mortgage free and has managed to save up hundreds of thousands of pounds and a good pension too from a relatively menial job.
He has done very well for himself, and there is a lot to admire, but I think (unfortunately) he is so money-obsessed that he will never be able to enjoy it.
He always said he would retire at 50 (which he could easily do) but I just don't think he will. He always said he would leave his workplace if he got offered voluntary redundancy. He got offered voluntary redundancy and didn't leave as he 'needed a few more years in the pension before I go'.
So it's also a bit sad seeing all this happen. His kids will have a nice inheritance though.
With money he's tighter than two coats of paint.
I actually think it's a form of OCD. My Grandma had it too.
Anyway, some of the things he's done:
- Had a Waitrose card. Didn't shop there, but just went there for the free coffee.
- Joined St John's Ambulance as a volunteer. A noble thing to do but only really did it so he could volunteer for all the concerts at the local arena and see them for free.
- At one of the above events, got a load of bags of free popcorn. Which he then took into the cinema with him and his kids, repeatedly, as he has one of those monthly passes.
He too is mortgage free and has managed to save up hundreds of thousands of pounds and a good pension too from a relatively menial job.
He has done very well for himself, and there is a lot to admire, but I think (unfortunately) he is so money-obsessed that he will never be able to enjoy it.
He always said he would retire at 50 (which he could easily do) but I just don't think he will. He always said he would leave his workplace if he got offered voluntary redundancy. He got offered voluntary redundancy and didn't leave as he 'needed a few more years in the pension before I go'.
So it's also a bit sad seeing all this happen. His kids will have a nice inheritance though.
daddy cool said:
When I buy loose tomatoes in the supermarket (which are weighed of course) I twist off the bit of stem remaining.
If Sainsburys think they can charge me for that they have another think coming!
If Sainsburys think they can charge me for that they have another think coming!
You should have seen the uproar when I suggested snapping off the broccoli stems when at the super-market.
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