(March 13, 2016 at 6:47 am)Brian37 Wrote: You can buy those thing very cheaply and they last.
Probably. But you can also save time and possible frustration with searching something that is both good and cheap and pay for the quality.
(March 13, 2016 at 6:47 am)Brian37 Wrote: Even with clothing, why pay all that money just to get a hole in it?
Cause it's comfortable, durable, warm - if we speak about winter clothes - and looks good?
(March 13, 2016 at 6:47 am)Brian37 Wrote: Plenty of second hand and charity stores you can get durable clothing at.
Why buy used when I can have new?
(March 13, 2016 at 6:47 am)Brian37 Wrote: And electronics, that too, buying it off the shelf when it is new always costs more, rather than waiting for the rush to be over, or buying it used again, you can save lots of money.
Buying something of good quality also save you a lot of money in the long run. It does not need to be latest model as it appear you assume.
(March 13, 2016 at 6:47 am)Brian37 Wrote: But for me the biggest reason I don't like having nice things is because I am a klutz and have been my entire life. So if I have to worry about breaking it, to me it is not worth it to have it.
I just take care of my purchases.
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