Comments on: What Would You Do: Spend More to Save a Little?

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:49:13 +0000

I always try to think if there is something that someone needs that will make up the difference. Think socks and underwear – even if you don’t need them right now, chances are within a few months you will. Of course if you don’t have the money to spend then you shouldn’t do the deal though.

By: Tina @ My Shiny Pennies

Tina @ My Shiny Pennies — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:46:58 +0000

I think it depends on the item(s) your friend finds in order to get the discount. If those are things she would buy anyway then go for it. If she’s buying them simply to get the discount, then I’d recommend just buying thge dress. My clothing philosophy these days is to buy only items I truly like, not just items that are good enough or are on sale.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:33:50 +0000

In that particular scenario, the dress would go back on the shelf. In similar scenarios, I usually only go in with the intent to spend the amount on that coupon (I’m thinking Old Navy and their super cash). I know that nearly everything in there is in a size that fits me, so I usually go in looking to maximize my $80.

By: Candice

Candice — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:36:39 +0000

I will usually find an extra item. I can usually find basic clothing items, like layering tanks or tights, that I will always be always to use now or in the future. I always shop this way and since I don’t shop frequently, I don’t end up with a lot of extra stuff or money spent. I figure I end up saving money on these necessities by purchasing them in this method.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:46:04 +0000

I only will if I end up spending less with the discount. For example, I often get a 50% off $30 coupon to a store, and if my item is $20, I’ll find something as close to $10 as possible so that my total for the two items is $15. Get more, spend less – its a win/win! I’ll even go up to $20 for the second item so that it’s basically free.

But if I have to spend more, even $10 more, I won’t find the “extra” item. Not worth it, since I didn’t really want it in the first place.

By: Leslie Beslie

Leslie Beslie — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:48:58 +0000

I refuse to buy anything I wouldn’t normally buy just because it is on sale. Regardless of the money savings (or non-savings), you are adding more clutter into your home. Items that you don’t need or even want, but are only purchasing because you feel obligated to.