The_Dead_See

The_Dead_See t1_j9bxq61 wrote

Took me years to learn that for certain items (especially footware), the bifl option is the frugal option. I spent years going through crappy $30-50 trainers and boots at the rate of about a pair every year. Then one year, I decided to treat myself and got a $200 pair and they lasted over 8 years... doing the math that's significantly cheaper per year than I was paying before.

My general rule is buy as high end as you can afford for anything that goes between you and the ground (so footwear, car tires, furniture, socks, etc.) and you'll be a happy camper.

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