Just because it's cheap or free does not mean I need it

[freshlysqueezey]

My DP does this all the time just because it's cheap or free does not mean I need it, honestly I'm sick of him buying/acquiring shit that I don't want or need but hey it was cheap it might come in handy......AIBU?

I think I'm your DP

YANBU. My dh is addicted to freecycle. Always asking me if I want a free exercise bike/patio set/fence panel. He's hooked!

However to give him credit, yesterday he was working with an elderly patient who had swollen ankles and needed a recliner
He hopped on freecycle, found a reclining lawn chair just around the corner from her house, rang them up and they brought it straight round.

I'm realising sometimes its a good thing (when it's for other people)

Yes, I hate this. I used to go on days out with a friend , art gallery or something . She would always take any free leaflets available- local walks, gardens, art exhibitions, new cafes etc - when you plan to visit somewhere research what's on, do t pass me stuff I will bin (recycle) as soon as home

I have a relative that does the opposite with cast offs.
'These shoes were $200, you should want them'
Just because something is expensive doesn't mean it's not hideous!

I'm pleased I'm not alone
To be fair he has got a few great bargains in sales but sometimes he needs to say no

My dp got the message when I started taking the stuff back he's got a lot better now

I was backpacking in India and someone was trying to sell me this elephant made of stone-probably weighed 10kg.

He kept reducing the price but couldnt understand that the price wasnt the problem, i just simply didnt want to carry the thing around!!

My parent's back garden is filled with crap because my dad insists on collecting things and refuses to get rid of anything. They had an extension put on to the house and he wouldn't get rid of the old slabs that used to be on the side of the house in case they came in useful

That sounds like the contents of my wardrobe. Everything item i own is from a sale or outlet, and I really don't like any of it!

But all in the name of a bargain!

My house and garden are like steptoes yard
If does get me down sometimes tho