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Nov 24, 2021
9:34
:06
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jrifkin48
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This. I use to get Wal Mart bikes because what could the big difference be?
Turns out a lot. I'll spend a few hundred more for a kids bike over a Wal Mart.
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What is something you are not cheap on?
RSL
Nerfherder
11/24/21 9:06am
Tipping
BYUforlife
11/24/21 9:07am
Tipping is overall meaningless and gives you nothing in return except making you
SouthernBlueBlood
11/24/21 9:11am
Giving the employee a few extra bucks is the point.
vagabonder
11/24/21 9:12am
So you're the one I delivered pizzas to in college without a tip....
Chefcurry
11/24/21 9:13am
I tip I just think it’s stupid practice
SouthernBlueBlood
11/24/21 9:27am
It would be way better if we were like Europe and service was built in
Skeptical Optimist
11/24/21 9:35am
Servers like it. They make more money this way.
JuicyJam
11/24/21 9:46am
Turns out they don’t make more money based on their level of service.
SouthernBlueBlood
11/24/21 10:46am
Working in restaurants sucks right now. Giving people a few extra bucks is a good thing to do.
kccougar
11/24/21 9:13am
It's not my job to go around handing money to people that have crappy jobs
boorad
11/24/21 9:19am
May your children always deliver pizza for a living.
kccougar
11/24/21 9:21am
It's not meaningless to the person receiving the tip.
RSL
11/24/21 9:14am
So did you ever get your food back from this?
GangstaLean
11/24/21 9:19am
It's karma, brother
Ron Mexico
11/24/21 9:46am
No it’s stupid. We should end it.
SouthernBlueBlood
11/24/21 10:00am
Tipping establishes a meritocracy. Tipped positions make very little hourly, and tips act as a great
Grammar Police
11/24/21 3:30pm
IOW don't blame me(your boss) for your crappy wages, your customers are paying you, not me...
Dark Forest Green
11/24/21 3:42pm
Not really
SouthernBlueBlood
11/24/21 3:45pm
Brilliant response. Well done.
Grammar Police
11/24/21 3:47pm
I’ve responded enough on other spots. I don’t feel the need her
SouthernBlueBlood
11/24/21 4:02pm
"It's not tipping I believe in. It's overtipping."
RobAdams
11/24/21 9:13am
RE: "It's not tipping I believe in. It's overtipping."
Six Foot Seven
11/24/21 9:18am
Tipping needs to die a quick and merciless death.
Cougarclaw
11/24/21 9:21am
RE: What is something you are not cheap on?
Y-Zag
11/24/21 9:07am
Football tickets, at road games.
Dark Forest Green
11/24/21 9:08am
^^This
fredy
11/24/21 9:17am
I told my roommates once, that if you're going to splurge on anything, splurge
Ted Lasso
11/24/21 9:08am
Why did his butt deserve it?
benny1982
11/24/21 9:10am
Or buy a bidet if you really want to treat your tushy nicely.
byujacob
11/24/21 9:14am
I'm trying to convince my wife of this, but she isn't budging. She lived in Europe for 4 months, and wasn't impressed.
Dark Forest Green
11/24/21 9:21am
I can't wrap my head around wanting to use dry paper to clean your butt.
byujacob
11/24/21 9:24am
Cars
SausageKing
11/24/21 9:09am
Toilet paper
cougfanblue
11/24/21 9:09am
Food.
allaboutthegainz
11/24/21 9:09am
As I get older most things. Spending a little more seems to be cheaper in the
Ojiisan
11/24/21 9:10am
Butter. Don't bring that margarine crap in my house.
bluecheese
11/24/21 9:11am
Do people still use margarine?
kccougar
11/24/21 9:12am
Not in my circle of friends. Won't associate with people like that. 🙂
bluecheese
11/24/21 10:03am
Not just any butter, but a good European butter like Kerrygold
Skeptical Optimist
11/24/21 9:24am
International travel.
ReyOso
11/24/21 9:11am
Good one. We’re similar at our house.
RUNBYU1
11/24/21 9:21am
Yup.
PGVikingDad
11/24/21 2:30pm
Shoes. Good shoes last years, vs Payless or Target trash that lasts a few months or so.
Marc Spector
11/24/21 9:11am
+1 to this. Good shoes are actually cheaper in the long run.
ReyOso
11/24/21 9:12am
I destroy good shoes and cheap shoes at the exact same rate.
VACOUGFAN
11/24/21 9:14am
I suggest getting a chew toy and/or some rawhide bones.
ReyOso
11/24/21 9:15am
I have a pair of docs that I've had for 15 years. I used them when I worked in an office and not from home
Marc Spector
11/24/21 9:17am
I have an issue where my hips are misaligned and it causes me to walk on the
VACOUGFAN
11/24/21 9:23am
RE: I have an issue where my hips are misaligned and it causes me to walk on the
Marc Spector
11/24/21 9:26am
Good shoes will last longer and you’ll save money in the long run. Although…
Powerbait DPM
11/24/21 4:56pm
Ski Passes
Romex
11/24/21 9:12am
Pillows and mattress
astroman
11/24/21 9:12am
Mattress
texbird33
11/24/21 9:12am
What do you recommend? Need to improve in this area.
bluecheese
11/24/21 10:00am
Purple 3 mattress is the best purchase I've made in years.
Ted Lasso
11/24/21 10:04am
Can second this
MaxxPower
11/24/21 2:53pm
Winkbed - best bed we've ever owned-had it for about a year, but perfect so far
LBCougar
11/24/21 10:17am
Sweatpants
TCuz
11/24/21 9:13am
Heating and cooling. Good beds, good sheets.
BYU-Ite
11/24/21 9:13am
Good point. I hate visiting my parents and in laws as their house is either way
Chefcurry
11/24/21 9:19am
Toilet paper & a warm water, heated seat bidet
RUNBYU1
11/24/21 9:14am
Anything to do with personal health. Have spent a ton of money over the last
Chefcurry
11/24/21 9:15am
Hotels
Niiineteeen84
11/24/21 9:15am
Cargo shorts
Samsonite
11/24/21 9:15am
Running Shoes
Rhubarb
11/24/21 9:15am
Sports equipment
RC Vikings
11/24/21 9:16am
Shoes, garbage bags, toilet paper.
Six Foot Seven
11/24/21 9:17am
Mattress, shoes, desk chair, meat, BBQ equipment, wood, computers
LEHI cougar
11/24/21 9:17am
Fly fishing stuff.
letthewookieewin
11/24/21 9:18am
RE: Fly fishing stuff.
boogers
11/24/21 9:27am
Nothing beats a nice rod/reel set up…and cheap waders are the worst.
Housemartin
11/24/21 9:48am
Sure thing. I picked up a Scott Radian 6wt earlier this year. It’s a beast. Next up is likely an Orvis Helios 5wt
letthewookieewin
11/24/21 9:50am
Natural Shoes. 99% of shoes have elevated heels & tapered toe boxes that deform
RUNBYU1
11/24/21 9:18am
Watches and groceries
byuguns55
11/24/21 9:19am
Shoes, ties, golf equipment and my road bike.
neboutefan
11/24/21 9:20am
Butlers, vacation homes.
Samsonite
11/24/21 9:21am
Bikes
SweetBabyG
11/24/21 9:21am
This. I use to get Wal Mart bikes because what could the big difference be?
jrifkin48
11/24/21 9:34am
Tennis gear
goldengoose
11/24/21 9:21am
Food
Ham
11/24/21 9:25am
Socks and sandals
Jacare
11/24/21 9:27am
Vacations. Once I'm on vacation purse strings are off.
BYU_CPU
11/24/21 9:27am
Running Shoes
Chicago Cougar
11/24/21 9:27am
Mac n Cheese. Kraft only.
Ragnar Danneskjold
11/24/21 9:32am
Speakers (make the stereo). Car speed parts.
Division Bell
11/24/21 9:45am
Only Top Ramen. None of that cheap Maruchan crap!
Traveshamockery
11/24/21 9:56am
Tickets for meaningful football games
TEXAS
11/24/21 10:06am
Splurge on butter.
Supercoug
11/24/21 10:10am
World Series tickets
Not Applicable
11/24/21 10:18am
Taking care of my wife
BYU Grounds
11/24/21 10:28am
BYU gear
ldssdl
11/24/21 10:48am
Most things now. I’ve stopped trying to find cheap options to most things where
maxpowers
11/24/21 11:02am
Tires
Mitty
11/24/21 12:48pm
Literally nothing
Hotlanta
11/24/21 1:35pm
HCBW
Pangare
11/24/21 2:00pm
Golf clubs and hunting gear.
oryguncoug
11/24/21 3:16pm
Vehicles. I hate having car problems and would rather buy something new than keep driving the same vehicle and
The Godfather
11/24/21 3:44pm
Time off (PTO). If I can get it, I’ll take it. Even without pay.
Dr MoBYU
11/24/21 7:29pm
Rods & Reels
tjngirlz
11/24/21 10:38pm
Ketchup
Revolution
11/25/21 3:08pm
Most everything. It’s worth it almost every time.
pink22
11/25/21 3:37pm
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