What don't you skimp on?

[cactusdog]

I've just brushed my teeth and used listerine. I think it's expensive for a mouth wash but I will never buy a cheaper one as I think it is very effective.
Very boring I know, but makes me wonder about others.

@OhTheRoses

If you want and like something it isn't scrimping. Perfectly happy with Sainsbury's bog roll, but like good quality dried pasta.

Good lighting.

This about pasta. Recently stocked up on pasta when in Aldi. I was of the view that pasta is pasta for day to day cooking (ok, i know now!) - it's horrible stuff. Same for their rice.

Both take an age to cook then suddenly go all mushy. Really not good. Even non discerning kids wondered what was up with it.

Bin bags.... never will I buy them from the pound shop again 🙈

Hair
Make up
Skincare
Shoes

Contact lenses
Coats
Shoes other than plimsolls
Eve Lom cleanser
Prescription Retin A cream
Furniture (actually have a long history of skimping on it, but no more -- now try only to buy antiques or secondhand, partly for environment, mostly because it looks better and lasts longer)
Pasta

@ODFOx

Dishwasher tablets. Shampoo Millicano ( the only instant otherwise we grind and faff)

I'm intrigued by the 1000 count bedding: I can tell the difference on pillowcases so buy at least 400 count ( while worrying less on sheets) but is it worth investing in higher count for sheets too? Currently on 400 but sometimes use polycotton swaps for laundry and don't really notice the difference.

On the sheets - not sure what count mine are but not poly cotton or basic 200.

They are much nicer. Thicker and crisper. Wash nicely and just feel muuuuch nicer.

Don't bobble like poly cotton .

Washing powder
Meat from our local farm shop
Hiking boots
... and I like to drive a fast decent car!

Condoms....better safe than sorry 🤣🤣🤣

Animal produce such as meat, eggs etc. is always from local farms

Milk from the milkman - so much nicer!

Yorkshire Tea bags
Hellman's Mayo
Heinz Salad Cream
Heinz Ketchup
Lurpak

Soft bedding from the white company - I literally can't sleep on what I call "scratchy pillows"

Pretty much everything now I really think about it

Bamboo toilet paper on subscription

Brabantia bin liners

Bacofoil tin foil

All branded food stuffs

Molton Brown Bath gels

Aveda hair stuff

I just like nice things and I'm very fortunate to be able to afford it.

However I also like cheap chocolate so buy fry's Turkish delight and Thornton's chocolates and won't hear a word against them

Toilet roll, food, dog food for my best friend, bedding, shoes, bread, winter coats

I shop at Lidl and am very happy with their own products for most things but for certain items they have to be a particular brand.....

Lenor gold orchid fabric conditioner
Eukanuba dog food
Fairy washing up liquid

Oh and Mcvities digestive biscuits. Has to be Mcvities!!!

Lingerie
Moisturiser
Perfume

We can eat shit but I smell good, (half joking).

all sorts of food
brand washing powder
gifts for our house rabbit, Frank
good quality shoes - Fly, Clarks, Nike, Reiker
Lush lip products

@cactusdog

I've just brushed my teeth and used listerine. I think it's expensive for a mouth wash but I will never buy a cheaper one as I think it is very effective. Very boring I know, but makes me wonder about others.

Corsodyl is better according to dentists.

Coffee
Butter
DC school shoes and winter coats. I find cheap shoes and coats fall apart and aren't as comfy/warm.
Perfume
Toothbrush as I have sensitive gums

I like jars of pitted olives.
Nice cheese.

Skincare/Makeup (Charlotte Tilbury and ABH)

Meat (local butcher only)

Running trainers

and toothcare/mouthcare - only use corsodyl

I like things to be good quality and if by paying more you get better quality than I will happily splash out.

Cars and all things motoring related.
Winter coats
Footwear
Tools (I'm guy)
Coffee
Tea
Pet food

Bedding
Fruit - Has to be from farm shops, it’s just nicer
Lurpak

Tomatoes- cheap ones have no flavour .

Toilet roll, coffee, shampoo/conditioner, dishwasher tablets.

Glasses! I wear them all day every day so even though they're often ridiculously expensive I will pay up for them to get decent ones 😁

And Heinz baked beans.

Butter! Can't beat Lurpak