Comments on: How Much Extra Are You Willing to Spend?

By: Kristy

Kristy — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:21:40 +0000

It really depends on what it is. If it’s something I want to last for a long while, I’ll pay the extra money upfront – unless it’s a depreciating asset, like a car. Cars aren’t worth paying more than their value because they lose something like 30% as soon as you drive them off the lot. But, things like electronics and furniture I’ll pay upfront. Occasionally I’ll pay extra for organic, put it’s really only on some things. For instance, while I know organic potatoes are healthier for me, I don’t taste a difference between the two, so I’m not going to spend the extra money. However, I taste a huge difference in eggs and some fruits, so I’ll buy those in organic because I prefer them. I’m not a big orange juice fan, but I recently discovered the Central Market organic orange juice and I’m in love! I spend the $4 a carton, I like it that much!

By: Stacie.Make.Do.

Stacie.Make.Do. — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:07:45 +0000

I try to look at things in terms of value, not just in terms of cost. "How much" can be different for every choice. I like Erin G's method in a previous comment. Stacie.Make.Do.´s last blog post..Planning my next Freezer Paper stencil

By: Vicki

Vicki — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:30:15 +0000

We always buy the best hand tools. I don’t want my husband hurt by a flimsy hammer or screwdriver.

We do buy organic vegetables after a brush with cancer – I already know I’m susceptible to it. After all the work time lost and all the money we spent on medical copays, we could have bought a lot of organic vegetables and had a lot more enjoyment that whole time. Penny wise, pound foolish…

By: Quadelle

Quadelle — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:09:07 +0000

Generally I aim for the best over all deal, e.g. pay more now for really well-made furniture. I’ve noticed that sometimes I’m influenced by what is cool or sought-after, so I ask myself, “In x years time when this brand/version/model becomes the outdated version, will I feel foolish for having literally bought the hype, or will I be still content because it was simply the best match for my needs?”

Another thing I think about is how often the item is going to appear in photos. When choosing a highchair I narrowed it down to two models that both had the features I wanted and in the end went with the slightly more expensive but way better looking version. It’s been money well spent in my opinion.

By: Erin G

Erin G — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:15:18 +0000

we did that when picking out strollers. the store where we were buying had them arranged by price (very helpful), so we walked up the aisle, and with each stroller, we would look at the next and say, are we willing to spend $x more for yz amenities/conveniences/etc. If YES - then we moved up to the next one. When we got to where we said NO - that was our stroller. and we love it. Erin G´s last blog post..Reason #1087 Why I Need a Daughter

By: Craig

Craig — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:44:12 +0000

Depends on what you think is worth it. Food wise I don’t believe organic is worth the extra money. Electronics wise I do, I would spend more for better quality full well knowing it’s a better product and will last longer.

By: NMPatricia

NMPatricia — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:19:59 +0000

I am willing to pay extra for food. I buy some organic veggies – those recommended to have the most pesticides and herbicides in them. I am willing to pay for quality food. I do this for two reasons:
1. We are eating in far more. When I make a dish, it is at least or better than I can get out.
2. I figure we will have lower medical bills in the long run. We seldom go to the doctors (I am in my late 50s and my husband is in his late 60s). Neither of us are on any medication. So I figure we are doing something right.

By: mom, again

mom, again — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:08:44 +0000

Often, after all the searching, mulling, & pondering it does just come down to the difference in price. Is the item prettier, sturdier, niftier, nicer, bigger, handier, free delivery-er or not-flatpacked-er enough to justify it. Usually I need more than one -er. Sometimes I realize I’m creating -ers because I’m trying hard to justify the one I want instead of making a real comparison.

By: Maria

Maria — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:37:06 +0000

I’m in this same dilemma with my daughter’s bed. I not only look at the difference between options, but also the difference of spending very little now but having to replace it later…that total cost is usually more than the most expensive of the options.

With furniture, I think it always makes sense to pay for quality, because you’re going to end up paying more to replace low quality over time…I also think that buying something you love and won’t want to kick to the curb after a year or two is close to priceless.

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By: Fabulously Broke

Fabulously Broke — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:12:03 +0000

For good food, I'd spend good money. For things like detergent or anything else like that.. not so much. Fabulously Broke in the City "Just a girl trying to find a balance between being a Shopaholic and a Saver." Fabulously Broke´s last blog post..Saver: Getting the job & Managing it (Career)