Comments on: When a $300 Purchase Turns into $3500 https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/when-a-300-purchase-turns-into-3500/ Earn, Save, and Live Joyfully. Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:35:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Anonymous https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/when-a-300-purchase-turns-into-3500/comment-page-1/#comment-2459 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:55:56 +0000 http://www.onefrugalgirl.com/?p=776#comment-2459 You got to be kidding me, a $3500 dining set. Not frugal at all and I don't care what excuse you come up with to justify it. Lost a reader, bye

]]> By: Parag https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/when-a-300-purchase-turns-into-3500/comment-page-1/#comment-2379 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:23:17 +0000 http://www.onefrugalgirl.com/?p=776#comment-2379 At the end of it all, its comfort and happiness is what matters for the family. I wouldn't min spending $3500 on a dining set if it suites our needs and keeping in mind we don't spend often, just like you.

]]> By: MoneyGirlDC https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/when-a-300-purchase-turns-into-3500/comment-page-1/#comment-2370 Thu, 27 May 2010 20:19:29 +0000 http://www.onefrugalgirl.com/?p=776#comment-2370 I have a hard time making large purchases as well (except when it comes to travel, it seems) even when I know I have the money to spend.

$3500 is a lot for a dining set, but it if it is going to last you for a really long time, it is probably worth the money.

]]> By: One Frugal Girl https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/when-a-300-purchase-turns-into-3500/comment-page-1/#comment-2369 Thu, 27 May 2010 04:23:34 +0000 http://www.onefrugalgirl.com/?p=776#comment-2369 Let me clarify a bit. Our house is located near the ocean, so we need heavy deck furniture that can withstand strong winds. A typical dining set simply won't cut it. It will be blown around the deck and broken in the first season. We also need furniture that can withstand salt water and chlorine. The harsh weather tends to rust anything metal so we needed to search for furniture that would limit such damage. Once it's rusted it's nearly impossible to take apart for repair. Lastly we rent our home so the furniture needs to stand up to the abuses of renters. Given all of these factors it's difficult to find comfortable furniture that doesn't cost a lot of money. Most owners focus on uncomfortable wood based furniture or the more expensive, much more comfortable sets made from recycled plastic. This time around we decided on plastic furniture, made from 90% recycled plastic, that should last a lifetime.

]]> By: Maureen https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/when-a-300-purchase-turns-into-3500/comment-page-1/#comment-2366 Wed, 26 May 2010 21:22:51 +0000 http://www.onefrugalgirl.com/?p=776#comment-2366 I am now finding at my age that anything I buy will have to last me the rest of my life, as I have very few working years left. Having said that I know I would never be able to afford a Dining Suite at that price, but you have obviously put yourselves in a financial position where you are. So I say enjoy it you,ve earned the right to build more happy memories.

]]> By: Anonymous https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/when-a-300-purchase-turns-into-3500/comment-page-1/#comment-2364 Wed, 26 May 2010 13:36:56 +0000 http://www.onefrugalgirl.com/?p=776#comment-2364 Seriously? I can't imagine a plastic dining set being worth $3500. And I can't imagine a "frugal" person making that purchase.

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