Tightwad Gazette

**asrai** · 10-30-2004, 02:32 PM

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Amy is Frugal to the extreme I think. I really wonder if she throws ANYTHING away. The books do have some good recipes (some of which I've copied to my recipe book such as making your own chocolate syrup).

I didn't find much else of help in there that I couldn't find on the internet at places like the dollar stretcher and the budget stretcher and the other frugal sites on the net. If you could get it at the library or something cheap I might do it.

**terry1156** · 10-30-2004, 08:16 PM

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My wife purchased it and I have skimmed it. It tends to me a little "too frugal" for my tastes, but my wife likes it.

I would agree with asrai. You can find the information in it on this site and other money saving sites. There isn't anything in it profoundly new that makes it worth buying it unless you happen to get lucky and see it for a deal someplace.

**vendigirl** · 11-01-2004, 10:37 AM

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I'm in Canada, so I can say that all of the information in the TWG isn't relevant only to the U.S., though some is. I would second the advice to not bother spending the money on it if you can find it to borrow. Does your library order in requests? That may be an option. I think the Complete TWG is a good read to get motivated and consider some changes that you may not have already made. But, it's true that much of the same information is available online for free.

**amomof4** · 12-24-2004, 03:42 PM

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Hate to be the odd ball here, but I love my tg. It was amusing reading, boy does she have talent. But it motivates me and get my creative juices flowing on where and how I can trim costs in my own life.

**terry1156** · 12-24-2004, 04:14 PM

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Originally posted by amomof4

It was amusing reading, boy does she have talent. But it motivates me and get my creative juices flowing on where and how I can trim costs in my own life.

That's a very important point. If something strikes a chord and can motivate you, it's successful. Most of us here know what we need to do to save money and the others are in the process of learning. The challenge is finding the motivation to turn what we know (or are learning) into action.

**PrincessPerky** · 12-27-2004, 08:55 AM

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The only problem I had with the TWG when I read it ages ago, was the theory that you should keep your hair short (learning to cut it yourself of course) I have always loved long hair and it turned me off to ever buying the book. Though up untill that point it had some interesting theories, mostly to far for me, but it makes me feel spoiled to not go all the way. Come to think of it it leaves me with the impression that my long hair is one of my vices, and a rather nice luxury

. Guess it helped after all.

**amomof4** · 12-27-2004, 09:49 AM

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I have long hair too. It has actually saved me money. Cutting my own hair was not an option as I have two right hands (I'm left handed). So when I let it grow, I no longer had the expense of getting it cut. Instead of using a dime size of shampoo, I use a quarter, but it's to cheaper for me. Besides, the church I attend believes a women's hair should be long because God said it was her glory.

**akaivyleaf** · 12-27-2004, 10:07 AM

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I've got a copy of it somewhere, want mine? Contact me off list.

**sarah** · 12-27-2004, 05:58 PM

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Tightwad Gazetter one was the first frugal book I'd ever read and it was what opened my eyes to the frugal movement. I love the book. I don't agree with everything she says but the book's premise is wonderful.

**Tammy** · 12-28-2004, 06:51 AM

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I love the book! It's what really set me on the frugal path about 12 years ago. It's keeps me motivated when I really don't want to be frugal anymore.

I do think her ideas go to far sometimes - but have learned to think differently since reading it.

**leewill72** · 01-06-2005, 06:17 AM

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i do believe in one of her articles she said something to the effect of being frugal to the point that is comfortable to you. I have books 1, 2, 3, and the book that has all 3 volumes in one (not very frugal, i know)
I love them to pieces. If you really want a copy of your own and your library cant get it try ebay.

**lieweheksie** · 01-08-2005, 06:58 AM

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thanks for everyone's responses- now to see if I can try to track down a copy in SA
thanks sharon- will contact you
Both DH and I have long hair- I think it's cheaper in that we save on the costs of a full cut every 6 weeks- I can get just a trim for about $6 once every few months- buy conditioner on sale etc, plus I just prefer the way it looks and feels

**mom-from-missouri** · 01-10-2005, 02:36 PM

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there are 22 copies of Tightwad Gazette on ebay right now.

**lieweheksie** · 01-11-2005, 06:46 AM

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thanks- the rand has just gone to 6 to the dollar- so will wait for it to hopefully return to 5.5 before ordering anything in dollars

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