What will you NOT scrimp on?

[BuckyBadger]

What is it that you simply won't sacrifice? I'm willing to scrimp on pretty much everything except when it comes to certain high quality horse items. I ride horses competitively and there are some pieces of equipment that I believe that you just have to spend the money for. I love finding well loved used equipment for a deal, but I still would never buy something low end. You can really tell the difference, especially with leather goods. Plus, I've had my nicest stuff for years and years. It always cleans up well and just keeps looking great.

I was just thinking, though, how I'll spend the kind of money on horse stuff that I'd never spend on everyday stuff. I won't spend more that $30 on a pair of pants for work, but I'm fine with $200 for a good pair of breeches.

Does anyone else have something like that? Something that you just won't sacrifice?

[mcfroggin]

Cable tv during NCAA football season. Me miss a big game? - Ain't no way. There are many things I can give up, but NCAA football isn't one of them.

[KTP]

double ply toilet paper

[cypher1]

Home theater equipment, although mostly used on CL. Same with furniture although I don't have much. I admit it: I have expensive taste, and would rather spend more on money for quality than from Ikea.

[MonkeyMama]

legal advice/services.

That one comes to top of mind! IT amazes me how many people are extremely penny wise and pound foolish when it comes to real estate transactions or legal defense. Oh, and their wills. I see that all the time through my job. A cheap will can cause a LOT of heart ache and problems. Don't leave something that important to $15 software.

I can't think of much I wouldn't scrimp on. Of course, with most goods, I don't equate scrimping with lower quality. Finding a good sale, using coupons, or buying *barely used* does not speak much to quality. But, with certain services, the difference in quality between cheap and expensive can be very significant.

[seen]

Oh, and their wills. I see that all the time through my job. A cheap will can cause a LOT of heart ache and problems. Don't leave something that important to $15 software.

I really need to setup one of those these days. I keep putting it off though because, and maybe I'm wrong about this, but I figure I'd constantly have to update it.

Back on topic, one of the things I don't scrimp on anymore is alcohol. I'm not a university kid anymore, it's quality over quantity. There probably are other things too but this is the one that comes to mind. When I travel back and forth to Canada, they have some great deals at the border so I usually end up picking up a Johnnie Gold/Blue, or something along those lines for when I meet up with friends.

[Frugal]

I try not to scrimp on food and medicine and dental/health care. I think those are things one should never scrimp on, to preserve their health! I do buy discounted food, but I try to buy mainly nutritious, nutrient-laden food.

[disneysteve]

Food and medical care. If you aren't healthy, nothing else really matters.

double ply toilet paper

I've never understood the point of single ply TP. It just means you have to use twice as much. You don't really save anything and it is more of a pain.

[dawnwes]

Coffee beans. I cannot drink coffee that comes out of a sealed can in the grocery store. ICK.

[GREENBACK]

Vehicle repairs come to mind. One or two trips to a "fly by night" place will easily convince you of that.

[KTP]

Coffee beans. I cannot drink coffee that comes out of a sealed can in the grocery store. ICK.

I didn't include coffee because I have lumped it in with basic human needs...like oxygen.

[KiwiJo09]

Something financially I won't sacrifice is my date night with hubby. Now, I do scrimp on it. I lowered the value from $50 to $30 a week. But we only go out once a week. And it's much needed alone time.

[Angio333]

UFC pay-per views and brand name pop (Dr. Pepper!)

[snafu]

Use high quality oil and filters for car and am meticulous about having it done when due.
Have good quality, leather cowboy boots, only buy once, they last forever
Buy quality dog food, mostly because it is so efficient hardly any clean-up and he earns his keep by entertainment value and security.

[DKAS]

Mostly food and overall health in general.