I really don't "pinch pennies". I just try to buy the best value for what I need/want. I buy quality when quality is necessary but try to avoid buying more than I need. Case in point, I decided to get cellphones for my 2 sons so instead of getting the multimedia package with internet, etc. I bought a plan which was what they need which is minimal minutes of calling and lots of texting. That is it. I don't need 5000 minutes a month so no sense paying for that.
When I buy electronics, appliances, I will buy with features I like but try to keep it with what I really need. I don't need appliances or electronics with 99 different settings or multiple options as I won't use them.
So, I guess I am saying that i pretty much buy the middle of the road for most everything. Don't know if that is a good strategy or not. But, I have found that the cheapest thing is often the cheapest thing for a reason. And, I have also found that the deluxe whatever has way more things, buttons, accessories on it than I need. I also have no qualms about buying a "better" model/type of something but getting it used versus new.
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