Very OT - what is your "sod it" purchase limit?
On 16/02/2021 20:54, David wrote:
My view of expensive was set some decades ago so I have to think around it.
You can spend an awful lot of time on line trying to find a slightly
cheaper item, and comparing prices and specifications.
There must be a point where it isn't really worth spending the effort.
My rough limits a
£9.95 for almost any small item. Sod it, just buy.
£25 for a slightly more substantial item.
£50 for a more substantial item (e.g. cheapish charcoal BBQ).
After that I struggle, but I tend to use the current price of a
supermarket shop for comparison.
For example, if I am happy to shell out £100 for a week's food including a
bottle or two of wine and a bulk purchase (say a 6 pack of tinned
tomatoes) then in the great scheme of things any other purchase in this
range isn't worth costing as a once in a lifetime purchase.
I suppose £99.99 is another break point for tools and stuff.
Not that I get to spend a lot out shopping at the moment.
I'm pricing up bed risers (dodgy knees) and wondering if I should go for
the £25 or £36 option.
Meal for two prices?
(As far as I can remember.)
Anyway does anyone else have a yard stick for measuring time and effort
put into research against the cost of an item?
Cheers
Dave R
I'm cheap as well ...
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