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Even if I feel flush I will not buy.....

145 replies

enoughofthenonsense · 01/06/2019 10:44

Following on from the event thread here about no compromises

I will not buy even if I feel loaded I'm not really

Heinz beans
Ketchup
Easter/ Christmas gimmick choc
Posh oats
Sugary cereals
Fizzy pop
White bread
Flowers ( they're cut so already 💀)
Most things from a big brand( I buy mostly own brand)

Amongst others.
I'm also a clean and tidy miserable shite person who does not like breakfast in bed because I don't want crumbs and food in the bedroom.

Anybody care to join in? NC because I'm sure I'll be flamed or somebody will be offended.

OP posts:
tangledyarn · 01/06/2019 12:10

Agree with new cars, personalised number plates and designer clothes. Just not interested.

Gingernaut · 01/06/2019 12:12

Designer watches - Rolex, Longines, Gucci, Tag Heuer etc.

There's simply no need.

redspider1 · 01/06/2019 12:12

Brands for food.
Designer labels.

Batsypatsy · 01/06/2019 12:13

I can't see the point in buying

Personalised number plates
Ridiculously priced designer trainers etc
Expensive shoes
Expensive handbags

I too but mainly supermarket brand food, there's no difference to me, why pay more?

StrugglingOn13 · 01/06/2019 12:13

@Time40 I got bought one for a significant birthday and have no choice but to use it Blush

Used to worry that people thought I obnoxious (or like anything previously mentioned on MN) before they’ve met me but that’s up to them for being judgemental before actually talking to me Wink

Savoury99 · 01/06/2019 12:20

A massive house but I do love biggish gardens

Stupidly expensive clothes and jewelry.

I do like a nice home and to look nice but I don't want the above.

ElspethFlashman · 01/06/2019 12:21

I have 4 expensive handbags. Blush I flipping adore them and justify it as them being Hand me downs that have a high resale value.

But I won't buy expensive shoes. I bought one pair of Jimmy Choos back in the last boom and totally underestimated how hard I was on shoes. Those things did not last. What was I thinking?! Now I buy New Look shoes cos when I trash them I don't care.

HappyEverIftar · 01/06/2019 12:22

Between us, DH and I earn an exceptional wage, I bought one Jo Malone handwash and felt sick. Never again.

poshredrose · 01/06/2019 12:25

I would never spend money on a brand new car or takeaway pizza

BollocksIsTheWord · 01/06/2019 12:27

I would never go to Dubai.

Also prefer Lidl prosecco to ANY champagne I’ve tried including the expensive ones.

A daft, posh designer dog.

Lights and other household stuff that operates using voice only methods.

Shockers · 01/06/2019 12:31

I’m drinking Lidl organic Prosecco right now @BollocksIsTheWord!

blameitonmymjuice · 01/06/2019 12:31

Knickers that aren’t from Asda, New Look, Primark etc ...

Pyjamas that cost more than £20 a pair

First class travel

greensnail · 01/06/2019 12:32

Blackberries. DD loves them but I refuse to pay for them when you can find them so easily growing wild.

Shockers · 01/06/2019 12:32

But it’s an hour later than the UK here; it’s sunny and I am on holiday!

Drogosnextwife · 01/06/2019 12:34

Personalised number plates, they are wanky.

Drogosnextwife · 01/06/2019 12:38

Oh designer watches as someone said above. What's the point? Also wanky. As are disigner bags/purses a d shoes. They usually look no different from a bag that costs £50, in fact most of them just look tacky.

Asta19 · 01/06/2019 12:42

I would buy expensive bags as handbags are my weakness! Couldn’t care less about shoes but I do like a nice bag.

I’m actually struggling to answer because if I was mega rich (say big lottery style win) I think my lifestyle would adjust accordingly. Probably the only one I can say with certainty is waxing, oh and I wouldn’t go on a spa day! I hate being touched by strangers so wouldn’t want any kind of massage or anything and I think I’d just get really bored.

supersop60 · 01/06/2019 12:52

As a pp said - I would not buy anything with a brand name all over it. (would you do the same for M&S or Debenhams?)
Free advertising and overpriced to start with.

SweetPetrichor · 01/06/2019 12:53

Designer anything.
Beauty products.
Waxing.
Fancy fuel powered car...but if I had the money I would totally buy a tesla. If it's petrol or diesel powered then I couldn't bring myself to care enough to buy a status car. As long as it's reliable, that's all I need.

LadyRannaldini · 01/06/2019 12:54

*Even if I won euromillions I wouldn't buy:

Expensive shoes
Designer handbags
Flashy jewellery
Expensive watches*

Bet you would, a few millions can change one's outlook enormously!

Flyinggeese · 01/06/2019 12:56

OP I agree on the flowers! So sad to see how quickly they die separated from their roots. I love plants in pots and in the garden though.

redspider1 · 01/06/2019 12:57

I would buy good quality but once you get past £100 for a leather handbag you’re just paying for a name and I’m not into that. Names don’t equal style.

Daenerys77 · 01/06/2019 12:57

Any garment with a brand name or logo on it. If manufacturers want me to to advertise their stuff they should be paying me.

Crankybitch · 01/06/2019 13:05

I wouldn’t buy a personalised number plate

Do have designer bags - think they last so much longer - used to always be buying bags and then binning them - now have good ones that I can use for years

I know what everyone means about flowers but it’s nice to have some occasionally

I don’t like going out for pizza etc. Would much rather go out for a meal I couldn’t cook at home

Outofinspiration · 01/06/2019 13:12

A Range Rover. They are shite.

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