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In this day and age, being careful about money is just downright good advice. Most people fall into the trap of overspending, splurging, and “retail therapy,” with disastrous results for their savings. But some costs are still worth paying, as some folk's experiences show.
We’ve gathered some of the best examples and fails of frugality gone wrong, from disastrous DIY to buying products so cheap and poorly made that they don’t serve any function. So get comfortable as you scroll through, take some notes, upvote your favorites, and be sure to share your own ideas and experiences in the comments below.
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#1
There Was A “Cat Tree” On AliExpress For Super Cheap. I Figured “How Bad Could It Be, Really? I Can’t Stop Laughing
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
Always check the dimensions when buying a cat online.
martymcmatrix 1 year ago
You better hang up the guitar somewhere else. The swirling dust from the litter box will do some heavy impact on your instrument...🎸 🧑🏽🎤 🐈⬛
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#2
My Frames Broke, So I Forced My Lenses Into Some Cheap Sunglasses Frames. I Look Ridiculous, But I Can See At Work
Michelle my Belle. 1 year ago
So, this has happened to me when I couldn't afford new glasses...I had lenses the same shape as this guy's. I went to the dollar store and found readers my frames would fit in to. Worked really well until I could get new glasses. Poor people are resourceful.
Angrykitten 1 year ago
This is so sad. Glasses are a necessity. I know i couldn't function without mine. The ridiculous prices for glasses should be abolished
Charles McChristy 1 year ago
No, glasses don't work like that. If they are not positioned properly you won't be able to see well. Source: I tried gluing some old lenses on the inside of a pair of sunglasses.
Yashvi Baria 1 year ago
These weirdly look good. Arghh, this guy will unknowingly start another stupid hipster trend.
Mike F 1 year ago
Thank you! You can move the glasses up or down your nose to accommodate the lenses, especially just for a few hours.
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#3
To Be Fair My Wife Did Think This Paddling Pool Was Suspiciously Cheap
Given that money has been around for a pretty long time, it’s not exactly surprising that some folks get a bit obsessed with the idea of being frugal. From people way too into coupons, to a nearly pathological desire to utilize every sale, it’s easy to notice when someone overvalues money and absolutely undervalues their own time.
This is perhaps why the saying “penny-wise and pound-foolish” has been around since the 16th century. For non-UK readers, the pound being referenced here is money, not a unit of weight. The idea is not hard to grasp. Some people are so obsessed with saving a little, one way or another, that they end up making, as seen here, costly mistakes.
#4
Buying Cheap Educational Toys Is A Bad Idea
kissmychakram 1 year ago
These are awesome. Can't decide whether I love the hair cow or Queen Buffy the most.
Tucker Cahooter 1 year ago
They found the word "xerophyte" (I admit I had to Google it) but apparently "the dig soil machine" stumped them
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
Also found pugilism, which I've only heard mentioned on quiz shows!
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Fat Harry 1 year ago
Only Queen is halfway correct, from what I can see. Oh, and I guess Valise could be, as it doesn't have a picture.
Kelli Lindsay 1 year ago
Pugilism and standard lamp are correct, but who teaches these to toddlers?
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#5
Booked A Cheap Hotel In Lisbon With A Friend. The Pictures On The Booking Website Never Showed The Toilet And The Bed In The Same Picture
I hope my friend doesn't have any urgent needs tonight.
#6
I Was Too Cheap To Pay For A Sea View Room At My Hotel In Brighton... Ended Up Getting A Gull View Instead
Lunaofthenest (She/they) 1 year ago
Agreed. The Derp is strong with this lad. I love him ☺️
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It’s not that it’s bad to be frugal. Like in all things, balance is key. For example, some might be familiar with the “boots” theory of economic inequality. This comes from Terry Pratchett's 1993 novel Men at Arms, where a key character argues that “A man who could afford fifty dollars had a pair of boots that'd still be keeping his feet dry in ten years' time, while a poor man who could only afford cheap boots would have spent a hundred dollars on boots in the same time and would still have wet feet.”
#7
Grow Your Own Vegetables, They Said. Save Money, They Said
Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 1 year ago
It's possible they were grown too close together, as well. You're supposed to thin them out after they get a certain size. The ones you leave in the dirt will then have room to grow bigger.
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Landithy 1 year ago (edited)
My husband's gardening efforts last year produced a single carrot of similar size. To add insult to injury, he had no sooner pulled it out of the ground when the dog ate it.
Poison Ivy/Boo 1 year ago
Yeah......gardening is a lot harder than it looks. We've had years where our plants look spectacular, until you dig them up and find out it was a failure.
tl gmc 1 year ago
Gardening isn't necessarily cheaper, but it taste so much better. I hate radishes from the grocery store. They taste like old water. But when I grew my own, they tasted so good. Crunchy, fresh, even a little I guess you'd say "spice" to it. Just ridiculously different. I did not know vegetables could taste that good. I need to plant some again, but no I can only use pots since I'm in a small apartment.
Danish Susanne 1 year ago
These looks like they had too much fertiliser and have mostly grown leaves. Plants do not develop their roots much if it is not necessary to dig down for nutrients.
#8
That’s What I Get For Buying Cheap Knives
Fat Harry 1 year ago
Never buy cheap knives! Two things I won't buy cheap: knives and soy sauce.
Anyone-for-tea? 1 year ago
Really? My two things I think are toilet paper and bin bags, not worth skimping on those!
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Mavis 1 year ago
A good knife has a blade that goes all the way through the handle. Check, you can often see the strip of the blade within the handle.
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
I've had plenty of cheap knives where the blade goes all the way through, but the handle pieces still break either side. my stepdad has begun fashioning handles from wood and riveting them on as replacement.
Load More Replies... Danish Susanne 1 year ago
You can find cheap knives of good quality if you are lucky or you know what to look for.
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Shaunn Munn 1 year ago
Victorinox and Zwilling last a lifetime. With proper care they'll never let you down.
#9
My Wife Suggested Buying A $99 Dresser, But I Said I Could Build One Cheaper. 2 Years And Several Hundred Dollars Later
Surenu 1 year ago
Honestly? I like it. It's got personality, and it seems to work as intended.
SadieCat17 (she/her) 1 year ago
The woodworking is very clean, but why is everything a different color. That would have been so easy to prevent, but it seems laminated and not fixable unless you paint it now. And it's such a pretty wood grain.
Interestingly, this theory holds water even in the real world. For example, many companies offer payment plans, with interest on certain items, for example, children’s boots. Researchers looked at one instance, kid’s boots from Fingerhut that cost $25 on the spot or $37 with a payment plan. Poorer people tend to opt for the payment plan as they might not have the cash they need on hand.
#10
Sister: "I'll Save So Much Money If I Cut The Dogs Hair Myself". She Is No Longer Allowed Near The Dog
Hippopotamuses 1 year ago
Yes. Its definitely seen things. Like its reflection!
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TiredTitus 1 year ago
Do not expose the mogwai to light, especially sunlight, do not let it come in contact with water; and above all, never feed it after midnight.
xWILTED_ROSEx 1 year ago
Is the dog albino or something? IDK if it is just the haircut but it looks so... ugly
#11
Bought A $20 Smartwatch From Wish. I Guess, I Deserve This For Being Cheap
Riley Quinn 1 year ago
Temu and Wish might be legitimate online shopping sites, but customer satisfaction is hit or miss. I'd rather go with a site that offers consistency.
#12
I Thought I Was Being Frugal By Buying A Steak From The Dollar Store
pineapple87 1 year ago
I've never seen a fridge in a dollar store for anything other than beverages. I can only hope this came from one
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Rostit.. . 1 year ago
it sure is boneless. You can do okay if you look around. That girl on youtube with the dollar tree meals is awesome.
In other words, even if they technically have the money, poorer people are less free to use it, forcing them to take worse deals. From this perspective, frugality is good, because decent savings can allow you to save more in the long run. Plus, it is simply always good to have savings because life has a “fun” way of springing unfortunate surprises on you.
#13
My Dad Never Wanted To Spend The Money On A New Toy After My Woody Doll Broke As A Young Child. I Present This Cursed Creation That I Spent An Unholy Amount Of Time With
#14
I Guess That's What I Get For Buying Pooreos
PeepPeep the duck 1 year ago
Finally ❤️ me too and how hard is it to find another like us 😂 I keep emailing them asking, ‘since you repeatedly cater for double and quadruple stuff people, maybe consider the cookie only people ‘- never had a reply
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Lori T Wisconsin 1 year ago
When I was a kid in school, other kids would pick on me for not having name brand Oreos packed in my lunch. They called my generic cookies "Ghetto Cookies". 🥺
Heather Talma 1 year ago
We always called them "Fauxreos" which makes it seem just a little fancier.
#15
I Installed My Own Microwave Today And Saved $150 In Install Fees
Alexandra Nara 1 year ago
my job includes work safety and we are instructed never to install the microwave over head... some overheated food or water can burn you easily if a bowl gets broken, slippery or you were unattended for a sec.
Roan The Demon Kitty 1 year ago (edited)
well, at least you now have 150 to pay for a new hob/stovetop. Also, thats a dumbass place to put a microwave.
Ace 1 year ago
As cheap as that? Not familiar with US prices, but I doubt it.
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Mela (qu33nwh0) 1 year ago
Pretty sure that's illegal here, in Australia. I had a shelf above a stovetop in a rental and someone who came to do other work removed it and left paperwork on it saying it's illegal as it's a fire hazard. Nothing should be above stove except exhaust fan. Hope no one has an oil fire with a microwave above it 😳
Skywitness 1 year ago
I used the packing Styrofoam that was in the box to avoid a similar fate. The next problem was bumping the burner knobs and setting the Styrofoam on fire. I was able to get the microwave installed and used a razor blade to scrape the melted foam from the cook top.
Ace 1 year ago (edited)
You didn't think to just turn off the circuit breaker/isolator for the cooker? Or unplug it, if it's not hard-wired in?
Load More Replies... Salty_Sasquatch 1 year ago
What he should have done is move the stove out of the way. Easier to install and even if you drop it it won't ruin the stove.
Mary Kelly 1 year ago
the good news is you can probably replace the glass yourself for little money . . . relatively . . .
But, alongside the literal costs, there are negative side effects of being too frugal. Case in point, while some might call themselves frugal, others will use a word with a more pejorative connotation, the infamous “cheap.” This is largely a difference in opinion, but one has to admit that it’s possible to be so obsessed with saving every last penny that you end up destroying friendships.
#16
Purchased A New Bed With A Free Adjustable Frame. I Didn't Know It Came With Bed Bugs. Thanks, Mattress Firm
martymcmatrix 1 year ago (edited)
Thou shall burn the mattress down......and deep clean the rest of your house with another cosy fire...🔥
#17
Ever Thought About Hiring A Cheap Barber From Craigslist? Think Again
Landithy 1 year ago
I cut my own hair with a box cutter and did a better job.
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Jeevesssssss 1 year ago
It says a lot about the state of your society in the US when someone partially sighted with advanced Parkinsons is forced to work to support themselves. (Yes, my tongue is lodged firmly in my cheek!)
SadieCat17 (she/her) 1 year ago
Jesus christ, that's so damn offensive... [upvotes comment]
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#18
I Guess These Are The Cheap Seats
Fat Harry 1 year ago
We don't know that they did. The seats to the right and behind are all free, so perhaps this was just a funny photo opportunity.
Load More Replies... Ace 1 year ago
I guess they could just sit in two of the many many empty seats. Posed for effect, obviously.
David Paterson 1 year ago (edited)
And a great place when it gets too noisy, or you feel to need to be antisocial for a while.
Load More Replies... Bob Brooce 1 year ago
It's a wall around stairs, and presumably to stop anything from accidentally going over the railings. Those seats very definitely weren't sold, but the stadium isn't going to stop you from sitting there to take a picture.
Jack Burton 1 year ago
Just for the joke, the seats were considered closed. These dudes just saw an opportunity
There is an important balance to strike. Sometimes you need an expert. After all, you wouldn’t ask your random friend to perform even “routine” surgery on you, unless they were literally a surgeon. So why would you assume you could perform repairs on a variety of household items? To be fair, there is a growing movement to allow people to repair things themselves, but this doesn’t actually mean it will be cheaper.
#19
My (Frugal) Friend's Old Glasses At The Eye Doctor. Yes, That's A Twig
Tempest 1 year ago (edited)
I’m guilty of having done this but not to this extent, just some tape to hold together a broken arm and the rest of the frame. Plenty of my friends do the same too. Frames are super expensive so you gotta make do with what you can!
Astro 1 year ago
My frames & lenses were only $80 CAD on Zenni :) (down from $700-$800 at my local eye doctor)
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Hafiz Ismail 1 year ago
I don't know the price range of spectacles in your country but in my country you can get a decent one for $20. It's so sad that we have to spend a lot to just functioning in life.
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
The cheapest where I live is $45 (just for frames) but it's still cheap enough for me, as I don't bother to get my eyes checked every year! Other frames are incredibly expensive though, especially if 'specially designed by fashion designers'. My parents both got new glasses last year, at the same place I got mine, and they weren't even shown the cheap end, they were taken in to the other side of the store and spent about $200! I don't know why 30 year old me (though still on a low income health care card) was taken straight to the cheap ones, but two clearly old age pensioners who are also low income weren't.
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Tabitha 1 year ago (edited)
I have only done this kind of gerryrigging, back in the day when I was struggling, if my glasses break and either all the eyeglass places are closed, or I’m too broke to replace them until payday. Thank goodness for getting older and more financially secure (not rich, but I can at least afford to replace broken glasses once the eyeglass places are open in the morning).
jennymac312 1 year ago
I went to the eye doctor to get a new prescription and wanted to use my existing frames. $130 AFTER insurance for new lenses ($375 without). I bought the whole kit and kaboodle from EyeBuyDirect for just $48.
g90814 1 year ago
One reason I try to find online sites for glasses. much less expensive than the optometrists selection. big box store optometry shops can be better too.
Huddo's sister 1 year ago (edited)
How does that work, do you still have to go in person to an optometrist first for the prescription?
Load More Replies... Wendell T Sasaki 1 year ago
My college housemate used to separate 2-ply toilet paper and he washed out and re-use condoms.
Heather Menard 1 year ago
Luckily my eye doctor warrantees them for a year. I get knew frames every year
#20
Why Spend Money On A Hands-Free Set When You Can Do This
Guess Undheit 1 year ago
Plenty of scooter riders jam it into their helmet.
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Kelli Lindsay 1 year ago
Oh, it'll work with hair, it's just gonna suck taking it off
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Frugal Engineering
Javelina Poppers 1 year ago
My grandpa did this, only he used copious amounts of JB Weld epoxy instead of duct tape.
Glenn Cuneo 1 year ago
In WA State you do not need a front windshield if you are wearing eye protection.
Of course, for some, “not paying for it” isn’t just a practical consideration, it’s a way of life. But there is a fine line between actually being handy and thinking “How hard can it be?” That line tends to be crooked and surrounded with poorly hammered holes. Unfortunately, that incredible feeling of a good deal can be so intoxicating that, in the search for more, you end up overlooking massive flaws.
#22
My Boyfriend's Mom Decided To Save Some Money And Trim The Dog's Hair Herself... He Is A Pomeranian
Rebelliousslug 1 year ago
Oh no! I had a bad groomer for my 3 Poms and now one looks like she’s wearing furry pants because I’m trying to let her fur grow back in but her upper back and shoulders area just isn’t. Don’t forget to factor in maintenance fees when budgeting for a pet!
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
There's no way that's a Pomeranian. Poms don't have that much fur on their muzzles or their eye area. Ears are the wrong shape and fur is too long on the ears as well. It may be a Pom mix, but it's not purebred or even "mostly" Pom. I had a Pom as a kid.
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
It's not a Pom XD Looks more like a Poodle mix of some kind. Maybe a Poodle-Pom mix, but not even remotely "mostly" Pomeranian.
Load More Replies... Libstak 1 year ago (edited)
He is not going to forget that. My pom Cocoa growled at mum for 6 months after she pointed at his fluffy tail with a pair of scissors. All his life, if anyone held a pair of scissors he would growl at them. She didn't even touch him, all she said was "can I cut your tail" and pointed at said tail with scissors. I suppose the fact she was cutting a large piece of fabric while he watched attentatively at the time might have had something to do with it.
Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 1 year ago (edited)
was. WAS a Pomeranian. And what is that black s**t it's been given to eat? It looks angry, and I don't blame 'em.
#23
Me And My Business Partner Decided To Share A Hotel Room In Order To Save Some Money. We Weren't Expecting This
Trillian 1 year ago (edited)
Why? Whywhywhy? I can literally image NO scenario where this would be a good idea. I don't want my partner looking at me on the toilet. I wouldn't want to look out into the bedroom if I was on my own. So WHY?
frederick clause 1 year ago
The theory is that it's supposed to make the room feel bigger when the washroom isn't being used. There is usually a blind to cover the window when in use.
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Rinoboyrich 1 year ago
You are most likely to be assassinated while going to the bathroom in your hotel room, as your assassins sneak up on you. This is a good solution… unless they are ninjas… you won’t see them coming.
Lisa Catlin 1 year ago
If they lined up their eyes with the frosted glass, they will be spared.
#24
Bought 10 Mg Gummies Since I Was Taking Two 5 Mg Each Night And Thought I’d Save Some Money. Turns Out The 10 Mg Container Is Still Just 5 Mg Gummies And They Tell You To Take Two
Pretty Pink Sky Photography 1 year ago
I take 4 10mg melatonin. Getting to sleep is a real challenge for my adhd brain
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Toothless Feline 1 year ago
The funny part is that despite containing the same number of gummies in the same dose, they are often priced differently. Always compare the price!
Glenn Cuneo 1 year ago
"One a day" men's vitamins tell you to take two. I called em up, and got to speak to a real scientist who was wearing a lab coat. It boiled down to "It's a brand name" They sent me a couple of coupons good for a free bottle
At the same time, people are possessive over money. After all, it can sometimes take our literal blood, sweat, and tears to get it, so spending it without a “good” reason can seem unthinkable. This ends up leading to a person undervaluing the risks. The results of this sort of thinking are littered across this article for all to see.
#25
I Gave My Roommate Money To Get A Very Specific Brand Of Toilet Paper When He Went To The Store (It’s Triple Ply And Durable), And He Brought Back This
When I asked him about it he said that they had the type I asked for in stock, but he got this one because it’s cheaper. He kept the change.
Superb Owl 1 year ago
You! Yes you! You are worth the good TP, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise!
Bill Swallow 1 year ago
And the *roommate* is worth a swift kick in the pants. Then hold him upside down and shake your change out of him.
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Riley Quinn 1 year ago
I'm used to single-ply since I lived with a septic system most of my life, but THIS... this makes Scott's single-ply look pretty darn sturdy.
Brian Droste 1 year ago
Witn this thin toilet paper you or he isn't going to save any money. You are going to use 3 to 5 times as much toilet paper. Probably going to cost you more.
Javelina Poppers 1 year ago
And probably has the texture of sandpaper. Never go cheap on toilet paper, your backside will thank you.
Bob Brooce 1 year ago (edited)
Do unto your b******e as your b******e would do unto you. edit: I can't believe the aszholes at BP censored but hole.
lawrence Andrew 1 year ago
The TP was so thin at the college I went to, I could still read a book through 7 layers.
#26
My Cheap Tape Measure Is Missing The 40-Inch Marker
Kelli Lindsay 1 year ago
No, we use centimeters. It's bizarre. We use the metric system sporadically. Haphazardly. Chaotically.
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Danish Susanne 1 year ago
Thise is extremely disconcerting. Not only is the 40 mark missing, but the distances between 39 and 41 is not the same as the distance between 41 and 42, and 101, 102 and 103 are also missing.
#27
Struggling To Make Ends Meet But Decided A Camping Trip Would Be Cheap Fun. The Oak Tree Had Different Plans
Wife and I decided to take a camping trip in a national forest about three hours south of where we live because it’d be relaxing, cheap, and fun. The first day was great, hiked a couple of miles, set up camp, and explored. The second day it was storming pretty hard but we weathered it. The third day we packed up, hiked out and it started pouring on us as we hiked. After we made it to the service road and were making our way to the truck, someone passed by and said something along the lines of “Haha, hope that wasn’t your truck folks” and kept going. We didn’t know what they were talking about and kept on our way. When we got back, we found that an old oak tree had fallen and crushed the truck, leaving us stranded. We managed to have the truck freed and towed but it’s now two days later and we’re still trying to come to terms with it all. Painfully waiting to see what we get from insurance but as we all know this market is rough and I just know it won’t be enough to cover another car. At least we weren’t in it.
Deep One 1 year ago
Probably not. They'll claim they don't cover "Acts of log."
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Veronica Jean 1 year ago
I know it absolutely sucks, but you were not in it. Your last statement is the most important statement. A vehicle can be replaced. Family can't. Health can't always. Hope it works out and you get more than you need 💜❤️
Alex Boyd 1 year ago
I had this happen about a decade ago. Luckily it was at home and not in the wilderness, but you do just stand there for a bit trying to wrap your head around how your *car* just got crushed by a mother-forking *tree*, in real life. It seems like something that would happen in a cartoon, but nope, there's your car, under an entire tree.
Rostit.. . 1 year ago
yeah they're not getting it covered for much unless they had full coverage and on and old heap like that , I doubt they had full coverage.
Ken Beattie 1 year ago
Even with full coverage it's a c**p shoot. I've spoken to my insurer (and a couple others) and full comprehensive coverage is not actually vehicular replacement. It's market value. But they take market value from redbook and it's much lower than what it *actually* costs to buy a similar car. My car is listed on redbook between $9,500-12,500. On carsales the cheapest is $12,500, the average is $17,500 and ones similar quality to mine (miles, features) at $20,000+. I asked about insuring for a fixed price ($20k) and they said sure but we still only pay market value... It's borderline robbery.
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My Company Found Cheaper Gloves. These Came Out Of The Same Box
Lunaofthenest (She/they) 1 year ago
I would either order new, quality gloves or check the terms & conditions on your malpractice insurance- you're gonna probably need it soon. Hopefully you didn't "save money" on that, too.
Bob Brooce 1 year ago
I suspect that glove would be just fine on a bigger hand. The question is then whether one larger glove ended up in the box or if each box has a fairly random mix. Or if it's just another staged photo.
WFH Forever 1 year ago (edited)
A hazardous cleanup company I worked for once told us we needed to wash and reuse gloves and pipette tips because they cost too much money. Sure, let's try and get the most dangerous chemicals known to man off disposable things by what - washing it down the drain?????
#29
I Have Officially Learned My Lesson About Buying Cheap Furniture From Amazon. Have Had All Those Plants/Pots For Years
BarkingSpider 1 year ago
Yeah gotta tighten the bolts once in a while on wood shelves like this because the wood changes shrinks and swells with the weather. Mine almost went down last summer but I happend to catch it thankfully!
Ken Beattie 1 year ago
This sort of thing is why they normally have bracing, not just uprights.
Knite Fire 1 year ago
got that from new egg yes it is flimsy but not that bad either to much weight or bad install.
#30
Rhode Island Is Removing Trash Cans From Public Parks And Beaches To Save Money. No Way This Could Go Wrong
Landithy 1 year ago
It's hard enough getting people to pick up after their pets when there is a trash can nearby.
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Duh 1 year ago
Here's how you fight this: women have menstrual products. Women are often the caregivers in families, so they also deal with diapers much more than men. This is a burden placed on one sex. I grew up in NH and still drive through it. They went "no trash cans in rest areas" a few years before the pandemic and I wrote letters and emails and made a couple of phone calls to DOT and the governor making the complaint that they expected women to carry soiled diapers and used tampons with them. The garbage cans are back. I'm sure other people complained about it too for various reasons, but go after them for sex discrimination.
Ozymandias73 1 year ago
I bet the parks are going to love it after major holiday weekends 4th of July, Memorial Day, etc). Cost of maint. will be so much higher.
Riley Quinn 1 year ago
Idiots. People barely use the trash barrels, and these nitwits think they'll bring home?
Astro 1 year ago
Went to Thailand a couple years ago and there were almost no garbage cans in the city I was in (due to past issues with trash can bombs apparently) so I just carried my trash in my bag the whole time. Kinda sucked but not the worst problem I’ve ever encountered :) there was barely any litter on the ground too.
FaceTime Audio 1 year ago
Went to Japan. You will not find trash bins in public very often. It works, and there’s no trash on the streets, either (only place I saw litter in was in the Shinjuku red light district). This is unrealistic in America, though, as the carry-in carry-out plan had a fairly direct cause that persuaded its adoption- the Tokyo subway attacks. Americans would need a containers-in-public-linked huge deadly event to have the momentum to start this, and knowing certain demographics, we’d have a contingency that would refuse to cooperate.
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#31
Why Spend Good Money On A New Bike When You Can Recycle?
Stefaan De Clerck 1 year ago
It's very stupid because the last one has to cycle for two. The chain does not continue, so the front one is actually fed, although it does have to steer. I don't think falls are out of the question with this vehicle.
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Never Broke A Phone In My Life. First Day I Get My New One With No Insurance, I Drop It From A Height Of 4 Feet And This Happens
Fat Harry 1 year ago
It's sometimes hard not to. I was looking for a cheap-ish phone for myself a couple of years ago, and almost everything in my price range seemed to have a glass shell. It's so stupid!
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
I only have an iPhone SE (3rd gen.) It's not a large or super-modern iPhone. But it still went into an Otterbox Defender case the second I unboxed the phone. I bought the case before I even got the phone XD I've accidentally thrown my phone across the room (gesticulating while holding it, lol) and it's never cracked once. Otterbox cases are no joke. I love them. Wouldn't use an expensive piece of equipment like a phone without one XD
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Bob Brooce 1 year ago
Did they also cheap out and save a few bucks by not buying a case? I've dropped mine 4' or 5' onto my paved driveway at least once and it didn't even get a scratch. Of course where and how it lands is important. If it lands flat on a pointy rock all bets are off.
Sans Serif 1 year ago (edited)
"The probability of toast falling butter side up, is inverse to the cost of the carpet..."
Load More Replies... Ken Beattie 1 year ago (edited)
Actually they are. They're generally drop tested from around that height because that's often the height people drop them from. Whether it shatters is very much a matter of angle and surface. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-samsung-puts-its-galaxy-phones-through-the-wringer/
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Fierce Storms In Sydney Today. Countless Brave, But Cheap Little Umbrellas Fought The Wind, And Rain. And Lost
jennymac312 1 year ago
Bubble umbrellas are the best. I live in Chicago, and mine has withstood a lot of windy rainy days.
Pamela Hansen 1 year ago
I’m really glad this is never been a problem for me, and I would never have thought of this or any other suggestions
#34
When The Boss At Your Dive Bar Is Too Cheap To Get The Ceiling Leak Fixed
#35
Lesson Of The Day: Don’t Buy Cheap Stuff On eBay From China
Kira Okah 1 year ago
That must have been some sound when it happened, to have the housing disconnect on the bulb too. Should probably have turned it off before taking a photo though.
David 1 year ago
Was it rated for your country's voltage / cycle? I've seen shipmates make that mistake with fans
M O'Connell 1 year ago
I can almost guarantee this was an electrolytic capacitor which was installed backwards and never QC tested at the factory.
Load More Replies... Rostit.. . 1 year ago
capacitor overheated and vented. Thats why it came apart and that is where the smoke is coming from. probably 120V light and sold them to someone in the UK
Riley Quinn 1 year ago
Or Amazon or any other shopping site. No offense to China, but I learned my lesson when the seller refused to refund me for mislabeled size. I was told to give them to a skinny friend - in an email. Amazon saw the exchanges between us and stepped in and made the seller refund my money. But the back and forth wasn't worth the aggravation. No more Chinese goods for me.
#36
I Bought A Cheap Newton's Cradle, And This Is What I Got
#37
Good Reminder Not To Buy Things Too Cheap
#38
This $4 Swan Pool Float From The Dollar Store
SadieCat17 (she/her) 1 year ago
Nothing more relaxing than floating in a pool on a warm summer day with a plastic cobra bird staring intensely into your crotch.
#39
Bought Some Coasters From Amazon. Before You Make Fun Of Me, I Am Admittedly Young And Naive. This Was Me Trying To Save Money On My First Apartment
Blondie23 1 year ago
This isn't a case of being cheap... this is a case of the manufacturer making a crappy product. I would have been duped into buying these too!
Ken Beattie 1 year ago
Yeah. I would expect coasters, no matter how cheap not to stain the table. That's kind of their whole raison d'etre.
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Jeevesssssss 1 year ago
I have those coasters! I've not had any issues with them though, and bc they're silicon drinks don't slide off. Love them.
Kiss Army 1 year ago
I have them too! I use them on my desk at work which is Formica so I have not had a problem either and the silicon helps to keep my drink from tipping over.
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I'm Broke, But On A First Date... I Think It Went Okay. She Hasn't Texted Me Back In A Week, She's Probably Busy
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
I'd have loved this! Quirky, fun, and cheap are all pluses in my book.
Astro 1 year ago
Best date I ever had was when the guy picked me up with a tiny little tinder campstove, smaller than a love of bread. We went out into the woods and used twigs to make a lil fire and boiled a lil cup of tea and watched the sun set :)
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Riley Quinn 1 year ago
The only reason I wouldn't go out with a broke person is if they were hitting me up for cash. We all have ups and downs, and our worth shouldn't be valued based on our bank balance.
Heather Talma 1 year ago
I mean, you gave her the one with the Fauxreos so I don't see the problem.
Kelli Lindsay 1 year ago
I was with you until you blamed women for s**t we had nothing to do with.
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Stayed At A Cheap Hotel This Weekend. Wasn't Quite Prepared For This Level Of Sketch
Susan Bosse 1 year ago
I stayed in one a few years ago and the toilet kept running. It was late so I took the lid off to see if the chain was kinked or something and found syringes in it.
#42
Happy Neh Year! From The Discount Store
Cat Dragon 1 year ago
We wish you a merry christcas, we wish you a merry christcas, we wish you a merry christcas, and a happy neh year!
#43
At Least He Saved Money, Right?
M O'Connell 1 year ago
There really isn't anything to "fix" here, this is fine.
Load More Replies... Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
What do you call it when a stalactite and stalagmite meet?
ILoveMySon 1 year ago
HVAC person used a small amount of this when he installed my unit. The first time I turned on the heat it caught on fire. Thankfully there wasn't a lot of damage.
#44
My Landlord Cheaped Out And Hired A Friend To Rebuild Our Back Fence. I Don’t Think This Is His Area Of The Expertise
Brian Droste 1 year ago (edited)
I don't have much experience with construction, but I probably could have done a better job than this. You can even buy pre made sections of fence to put up.
Ken Beattie 1 year ago
Well the rails are definitely crooked, but I think the main problem is the landlord cheaped out and didn't get new materials. Doesn't matter who builds the fence at that point it's always gonna look c**p. He could have cut the whole thing to the same height, but then that's more cost :P
#45
Spent The Last Of My Money On Some Cheap Eats, And My Hot Pockets Were Empty
GamerChick5567 1 year ago
Call the number on the box or talk to the grocery store for a refund lol
#46
This Is What I Get For Buying Cheap Bacon
This panda says ur worth it 1 year ago
All the crispy crackly fat when you cook it right. Mmm 😋
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Roxy222uk 1 year ago
That's what I was thinking. Fry them until they are good and crisp and you will be in heaven
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David 1 year ago
If they are GOOD bacon ends Back in the 70s bacon ends were a good deal and lots of meat I bought some recently from a bargain grocery and they were almost all fat
Load More Replies... Mary Kelly 1 year ago
i dunno...fry it to crisp and add to soups and salads...and green beans...and regular beans...
John Haley 1 year ago
Not gonna lie. When I first saw this photo I thought it was sleeping kittens.
#47
Quality Pallet - 1, Cheap Hammer - 0
Eliyahu Rooff 1 year ago
Oh I dunno.... In a pinch, every tool becomes a hammer. Even this one.
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Ken Beattie 1 year ago
I'm just surprised that it's the head that bent. I'd have expected it to remain intact and the handle to bend or just snap clean off.
Papa 1 year ago
The pink handle should have been the first clue (not that I have anything against pink).
M O'Connell 1 year ago
The last pink hammer I saw was from Estwing, and would definitely outlast me.
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Heather Menard 1 year ago
I bought a hammer like that from the dollar store. Let's just say it made a good paper weight
#48
Got A Puzzle At A Thrift Store
Got this puzzle at a thrift store because I’ve always wanted a puzzle of the earth. Took me six months to finish it because of work and life getting in the way. When I finally finished it I found out that I was missing a piece. Went to the manufacturer's website and it says they can’t give you replacement pieces.
Brian Droste 1 year ago
What do you expect from a thrift store. Don't expect things to be in fantastic shape or all the pieces of a puzzle to be there. You are not buying something new.
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
Quite a few op shops (thrift stores) near me will label with 'complete' so you know before you buy. One store actually has a table set up near the puzzles with one there for people to do a bit of, so once it is finished they know if it's complete.
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Lene 1 year ago
The thrift store I volunteered at had a person who'd take all the puzzles home that we got with over 200 pieces and she'd try them all and throw out any that missed a piece. That is dedication and a great hobby, imo. And I hope more thrift stores will have a puzzle-tester like that woman. When my kids are older (so they won't run away with puzzle pieces. Lol) I may actually volunteer to be a puzzle-tester at the local thrift store. Just so I can do lots of puzzles. For free! Lol
Jaya 1 year ago
In my thrift store the jigsaw puzzles are extremely cheap (1 euro) and they have a sticker on them that says "May or may not be complete, we don't check". I think that's a good system, it's not cost effective to check them. You know it's a "risk" as the customer, but in return you get to play with a new jigsaw almost for free, so it's a win-win for everyone.
#49
I Used Some Cheap Clippers That Gave Out 1/3 Of The Way Through Shaving My Head
Heather Menard 1 year ago
Knock on neighbors doors asking to borrow one. Someone will feel bad for you.
Hippopotamuses 1 year ago (edited)
The thought of this happening terrifies me so much that I have a spare cheap set as a back up.
#50
He Bought The Wrong Size Because It Was Cheaper
Ken Beattie 1 year ago
Screen protector is smaller than the screen of the phone.
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Decided To Save A Little Money On A Hotel Room. Here Is My $35 A Night View
Landithy 1 year ago
The $35 a night (I think we actually paid more) motel Husband and I stayed in actually had an amazing view of Myrtle Beach. It just also had a note in the kitchen informing guests that the cleaning staff don't wash dishes between guests, and leaking windows (it was raining really hard). But it was also the only motel in town with a vacancy that allowed pets over 20lbs, so swings and roundabouts.
Hey! 1 year ago
We did some training near Vancouver BC (Canada) and got a dump at the back of our hotel, then a McDonald's just across the parking lot, not far from the dump. The smell was awful. After one night we decided to pay our own room and moved out. The company who hired us had done the reservations.
#52
So A Couple Of Days Ago I’ve Noticed That Sand Was Pouring Out Of My Microphone (A Cheap One As You Can Tell)
Turns out manufacturers have put some sand wrapped in plastic in there for weight compensation (essentially the microphone is these 3 tiny wires)
M O'Connell 1 year ago
Plenty of manufacturers do this. There's no real reason for it to be a super heavy metal casting.
Astro 1 year ago
Humans like to equate heavy with high quality so maybe that’s the reason. (Some high-end restaurants even use heavier forks because studies show you consider your food to be tastier and better quality when each forkful seems heavy)
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Two May 4ths? That's What I Get For Buying The Cheapest Product
#54
This Is What Happens When You Wanna Cheap Out On Your Floors, Then I Get Paid To Remove It And Do It The Right Way
Sonja 1 year ago (edited)
Those are tiles. The crappy contractor used the wrong glue directly on the tiles, and now they're coming off.
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My Grandmother Asked Me To Borrow My Kitten. To Save Money, Grandma Took Her To A Non-Profit And Got Her Spayed As A Feral/Stray Cat, Without Telling Me. They Docked Her Ear
Astro 1 year ago
I don’t think anyone’s ever asked me to borrow my cat lol
Load More Replies... Susan Bosse 1 year ago (edited)
First red flag is “borrowing your cat,” even if it is your grandma. I’ve had cats my entire life (55) and not a single one has ever asked to be borrowed. 😹 That being said, u would be LIVID, unless OP has had cats previously and not taken care of them in regards to having lots of babies, etc. STILL a hard overstep by Grandma, but maybe a little more understandable.
Sonja 1 year ago
A very good friend once borrowed my two cats to find out if he wanted to get his own little fur monsters. They're Siamese. He called me after three days and asked to bring them back. He didn't get a cat. He liked my boys but realised that he couldn't give them the attention they needed. It was a good decision to borrow them beforehand. He now comes regularly to visit them and hopes he'll find a less stressful job and a bigger flat to be able to vare for cats someday
Load More Replies... Roan The Demon Kitty 1 year ago
well, unless you were intending to have a litter of kittens, she'd have needed spaying etc eventually anyway. and just because she has a clipped ear does not mean she's any less of a cutiepie!
Sami-Jo Ross 1 year ago
I have a cat with a docked ear for that same reason. She's just as cute.
Kelli Lindsay 1 year ago
That's what they are supposed to do, so that previously sterilized kitties aren't rounded up for a second, unnecessary surgery. It's literally a marker that says "I'm already fixed, I'm not impregnating anyone nor getting pregnant".
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Cynthia Kelly 1 year ago
At the local SPCA, we do this with all kitties that come to us for spay/neuter, vaccine and microchipping services. It identifies them as a spayed or neutered cat. If she's ever lost, she'll be easily identifiable as altered.
#56
Spending $6,000 Because Some Idiot Who Built This House Cheaped Out And Used PVC For Part Of The Water Main
Have to get a whole new water main installed, also facing a $1,000+ water bill due to wasted water.
Libby Tailor 1 year ago
Turn off every faucet, then watch the water meter. Same with electricitiy and gas.
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Rostit.. . 1 year ago
nothing wrong with using PVC. what do you think most pipes are made from? this was just poorly coupled.
Sans Serif 1 year ago
"due to wasted water" I've run into this before with an irrigation leak and the utility readily comped it after notification. Somewhat anticipated as cost of doing business...
Michelle Reynolds 1 year ago
OMG our WHOLE sprinkler system was like that!! Only buried 6" too, and I live in Colorado at 6000 ft. Probably didn't break the very first time we turned it on....
#57
When You Know Someone Who Can Do It Cheaper
Julie S 1 year ago
Short planks of wood like this are usually for doing a herring bone pattern.
Min 1 year ago
I don't understand why you're being downvoted for this, but I've counteracted one of them!
Load More Replies... trollingergirl 1 year ago
And old one.. for those who don't see the problem. Tiles and such should be laid offset.
Chelsea McKee 1 year ago (edited)
I've done better. ☕ The two planks I laid were far superior.
#58
My Accommodation In A Cheap Japanese Hotel Was Next To Two Karaoke Rooms. The Walls Were Thin
Hippopotamuses 1 year ago (edited)
What would posess hotel management to do this? Even in a cheap one.
#59
How My Cheap Asian Father Avoids Having To Buy A New iPad Charger
Sans Serif 1 year ago
I see a failing/failed USB cable in this picture but no chargers (certainly not Apple) - educate me...
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago (edited)
Asians, especially the men, have a bit of a rep/stereotype for being frugal/not wanting to spend money unnecessarily. Source: my boyfriend of 23 years is Chinese. His dad would 100% do this. His dad is, in fact, currently wearing a pair of glasses with one lens busted because he is too cheap to buy a new pair. So, it's a cultural thing.
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#60
Spotted A New Prototype For A Tailgate In Alabama. Buying A New Tailgate Can Be Expensive, So Sometimes You Need To Improvise
Sweet Taurus 1 year ago
The Walmart trailer in the background goes well with the main attraction
#61
We Are Selling Our House And Have To Kennel Up Our Dog For Small Periods During Showings. Needless To Say, The Cheaper Option For Kennels Is Not The Correct Answer
#62
My School Cuts The Mouse Pads In Half To Save Money
QueenKittyCat 1 year ago
Seriously rich university or public school?Fluff that! I would bring my own then. Maybe even a placemat to really stick it.
#63
Using A Cheap Walmart Knife I Haven't Used In Years To Cut Cold Butter Is Lots Of Fun
Landithy 1 year ago
They just don't make cheap s**t like they used to. I have a cheap, crappy knife I inherited from my parents with a lovely wooden handle and brass fittings that is still going strong after 40+ years.
B Jones 1 year ago
That might be a difference of cheap American made (or cheap European) vs cheap Chinese knives. Which would be if a whole different level of cheap.
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This Flamethrower Of A Lighter From A Discount Store
Rostit.. . 1 year ago
we used to do this. set the flame high, tape the button down and stick it in the dirt until the nozzle melts and the whole thing goes up in a whoosh!
J-Stryker666 1 year ago
Ah yes I remember doing this in my younger years. Take the metal cover off, and adjust the max amount. Just remember you did this before you go light up a ciggy or joint LoL
Mela (qu33nwh0) 1 year ago
Some cheap lighters do this without adjusting it, has happened to me plenty of times with a cricket brand lighter
#65
Tried To Save Money By Having My Roommate Cut My Hair. She Forgot That She Took The Guard Off
#66
My Fiancée Said I Could Design Our "Save The Dates" To Save Money On The Wedding... She Didn't Like My Designs
#67
I Went To A "Cheaper" Store And The Expiry Dates Were Changed
Robert van Deventer 1 year ago
Doesn't make sense. Is that American date notation or normal, ie M-D-Y or, you know, normal, D-M-Y?
John Carr 1 year ago
Happened to my mum years ago. Bought a chicken from a large chain supermarket here in Ireland. When she took off the wrapper the stink was terrible. She noticed sticker on the label where the use by date was. When she peeled it off found the correct use by date was 8 days earlier. She got on the phone to the supermarket straight away and spoke to the manager. Not only did he refund her but he "upgraded" her to a replacement turkey and a joint of ham!
M O'Connell 1 year ago
Look closely. This was definitely a factory misprint because why would the original expiry date be 7/9/2027?
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I Moved Apartments To Save Money. First Week Without An Underground Garage
#69
I Think This Is What I Get For Buying The Cheapest Option
#70
Went To The Dollar Store For Some Quick Cheap Party Decorations... Happy Dirthbay
#71
This Is What I Get For Coming Home “Too Early” In The Morning, And Cheap Keys
#72
I Guess I Deserve This For Being Cheap
Susan Bosse 1 year ago
If you can’t afford a reputable tattoo artist, you wait until you can. There are so many nos that want to come out of my keyboard right now, it’s not even funny. 🤣
#73
I Bought A Super Cheap Rug, And This Made Me Laugh So Hard After Noticing It
QueenKittyCat 1 year ago
I would color in another bean and give the other paw a matching thumb bean.
#74
I Said Just A Little Off The Top... I Heard My Friend Say "Oops" As She Was Cutting My Hair Then Start Laughing. The Things We Go Through To Save Money
Tempest 1 year ago
My ex once allowed me to cut his hair after I repeatedly asked him to let me try (and save him money too). I was afraid of messing up so I kept cutting little by little. About 2 hours later his hair length was only about 10% shorter than what we started from. He was happy that at least I did it neatly and several friends of his said I’ve done a good job. A week later he ended up having to go to a salon and getting it cut again cause it grew back 😂
#75
My Glasses Finally Came In This Morning. I Paid $375 And Decided To Save $80 And Not Get Insurance And My Daughter Got Ahold Of Them 2 Hours After Arriving
I heart Boo-BI-es 1 year ago
I agree with Shaggy's comment, Zenni optical has been my go to whenever I need or want a new pair of prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses. They have 1000s of styles to choose from, starting at $6+ for a complete pair of prescription glasses, lenses, frames and a durable case w/a cleaning cloth.
Rostit.. . 1 year ago
Sure. when you pay a lot for something , its nice to have an option.
Load More Replies... Huddo's sister 1 year ago
The first day I got my new glasses a kid at work kicked a ball and knocked them out of alignment. Luckily my optometrist has a policy of free realignment or reattachment of arms.
Jill Jones 1 year ago
Zenni or Warby Parker are great. As far as price goes mine cost over $600 and there isn't a frame.
#76
I Ordered A Nintendo Case For My Phone. I See Why It Was So Cheap
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
I have heard so many kids pronounce it like that anyway lol
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Bought A Cheap External Hard Drive Only To Discover It Was A Resoldered Flash Drive In Disguise
M O'Connell 1 year ago
The hot snot serves as strain relief for the wires.
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When You Upgrade From Dollar Store Readers To $15 Drug Store Ones Because They Don’t Look “As Cheap”
#79
I've Been Itching To Get A Handle On Johnnie Walker Black Since My First Time Trying It A Few Months Ago, But I Couldn't Justify Spending So Much (For Me) On It
I found it today for ~$20 cheaper than usual and decided to treat myself. This happened as soon as I got home.
Rali Meyer 1 year ago
$20 cheaper? What is the regular price? Regular price in SA is R459 / $25
QueenKittyCat 1 year ago
Liquid is more on the upper right and middle. Not Lower left.
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Don't Get Your Isolation Gloves From The Discount Store
KDS 1 year ago (edited)
I looked it up and it led me to INSULATION gloves those type of gloves protect from electrical shock. So the isolation gloves in the title may be a typo.
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Had A Flood On Christmas Eve. Scrounging Around For Cheap Furniture. This "Was" Free
#82
Let's Buy The Cheap Tickets This Time
#83
Decided To Change The Brakes Myself To Save Money. Work Is 45 Km Away
#84
I Tried Churning Butter For The First Time, Thinking It Would Be Cheaper Than Buying It
Pandaodboredem22 1 year ago
I accidentally made butter before by leaving heavy whipping cream in the stand mixer for too long and coming back to butter. Was good, but it spoiled incredibly fast compared to store bought.
Vanessa MacKenzie 1 year ago
cream + salt in a large jar with a lid and shake. Best spreadable butter and cheap enough to make. (Butter here is almost $10 for a 500gm block
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
Is it because they put too much in the blender? I know my old blender and my food processor have a fill line for liquids, which I discovered after this happened.
#85
Drove 2 Hours To Get Cheap Booze. Lost 7 Bottles Of Wine When We Opened The Hatch Of My Car
Lydsylou (she/her) 1 year ago
Whoever the person is who's barefoot is going to get so much glass stuck in their feet
Jaya 1 year ago
It feels great to your feet, and you'd be surprised at how uncommon it is to get hurt. I've walked barefeet for many years as a young adult because I really enjoyed it, and it was less than once a year that I stepped in something even slightly painful. Washing your feet at night sucked though.
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Purchased A Flip Phone From A Thrift Store, Instead Of Providing Me With The "Actual" Battery, They Inserted Three Double-A Batteries
Libby Tailor 1 year ago
I wish phones would work with these kind of batteries. Our life would be easier.
Charity Angel 1 year ago
My first phone actually took 3 AAA batteries. This isn't _entirely_ outlandish
#87
I Found An Incredible Deal While At A Thrift Store In A City About 3 Hours From Me. Once I Got Them Home, I Realized Why They Were So Cheap. The Owner Had One Leg That Was 1-1/4" Shorter
#88
Cheap Water Heating System Caught Fire
#89
That's Why You Don't Get Cheap Tattoos
Landithy 1 year ago
At the gates, I'll pay the toll, I with no shoes so, the world can feel, my soul.
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Rahul Pawa 1 year ago
I think it's supposed to say, "At the gates I'll pay the toll, I wear(?) no shoes so the world can feel my soul."
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After Driving All Day To Find A Cheap Used TV, We Found A Nice 55” For 160$. Brought It Back From Around 3 Hours Of Driving, Only To Ding It Up During Set-Up
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Sorry, but did you actually read the title? "Only To Ding It Up During Set-Up." It says it right there. It didn't happen on the ride, it happened after they got it home and were setting it up in their house.
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I Ordered Some Cheap Gloves, And The Liner Was Made From Uncut Playing Cards
Charley128 1 year ago
Many years ago my brother got some little metal toy cars made in Japan. When you looked underneath they had been made out of tuna cans. The painted on label was clearly visible.
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#92
The Inside Of This Cheap Door Is Filled With Cardboard
Jrog 1 year ago
OP just discovered hollow core construction... The cardboard honeycomb is quite normal, most doors are built like this. What is very cheap here is the low density of the cardboard honeycomb and the complete lack of resin on the inner surfaces.
Landithy 1 year ago
When I was a kid, we had a door like this to the public bar in my parents' pub. I know because they left the new "guard dog" downstairs to guard the cash register and the dog had some opinions on this situation. Specifically, he thought that he should be upstairs guarding *us*. I remember being fascinated to see the inside of the door, while my parents surveyed the carnage and the dog happily looked out through the large hole he had chewed in the door. Speaking of cheaping out on stuff, don't buy a guard dog that the local security firm is getting rid of because he is too friendly.
Rostit.. . 1 year ago
this is literally how most hollow core doors are made. What do you expect them to be made of?
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
This is pretty standard on lower income house interior doors in Australia. As a kid, I really wanted solid white doors like some of my friends had. I still do, but they still aren't in my price range with all the other things to get fixed in the house.
#93
In USA, Bought A Cool Thin Sony Blu-Ray Player At Thrift Store (Super Cheap), Then I Saw The Cord
Fat Harry 1 year ago
The device probably supports 110 - 230 volts, so just cut the plug off and attach a new one.
Rostit.. . 1 year ago
just use an adapter. These are all multivoltage. you dont even need a transformer. more ignorant people.
#94
Bought Some “No Name” Brand Cookies Today. Trying To Be Frugal
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
That's mold. Not a piece of missing cookie XD
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I Always Knew My Friend Was Frugal, But Didn't Realize How Much Until I Saw His "Sunglasses" In His Glove Compartment
Alan Green 1 year ago
Yeah they wont be filtering all the UV light like real sunglasses. Could be extremely harmful.
#96
Overcooked Some Cheap Sausage A Little Bit And They Dramatically Exploded
#97
My Father-In-Law Likes To Save Money By Doing His Own Repairs
Nicola Mawson 1 year ago
I fixed a coffee pot with a piece of thin wire. Haven't blown anything up yet. Learnt how to put a UPS together too, including wiring the batteries
M O'Connell 1 year ago
I assume you think he should contribute all of these things to the great Pacific Garbage Patch instead?
#98
Thought I’d Save Some Money By Cutting The Chops Myself… Realized When I Got Home, That I Had Bones To Contend With
HTakeover 1 year ago
You cut between the bones you dolt. It's not one solid bone all the way across.
Rostit.. . 1 year ago
Lets be real, most of these are more due to the ignorance of the person complaining.
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I Found Cheaper Seat With More Leg Room (Thanks To Being In An Emergency Exit). Thought I Was Going To Be On A 737, But Delta Had Other Plans. I Still Hear Humming
M O'Connell 1 year ago
Lucky you, getting to fly on a Mad Dog. The only ones left in service are with smaller airlines.
#100
Never Buy Cheap Headphone Cables
#101
I’m On A Tight Budget, So I Decided To Buy The Biggest, Cheapest Peanut Butter In The Store. The Seal Was Broken. They Also Wouldn’t Give Me A Refund Since I Didn’t Have A Receipt
M O'Connell 1 year ago
Agreed. It looks like the seal got hung up inside the lid and came off with it.
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After Spending All My Money On Surround Sound I Couldn't Afford Wall Mounts. This Is My Solution To The Problem
#103
Replaced A Bunch Of Lights In All Of My Rental Properties To Save Money In The Long Run, Only To Have The Light Fail On Each One In The Same Spot On The Board
Wintermute 1 year ago
They're programed to fail. There are tutorials online that teach you how to bypass those self destruct chips.
#105
Cheap Packaging Handle Broke Before I Got To The Car
Rostit.. . 1 year ago
dont buy clay litter unless its to keep in your car. Switch to corn based litter. You can dump it outside.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
No. Never. Corn is incredibly susceptible to a mold (Aspergillus flavus) that forms a toxin called aflatoxin when exposed to moisture. Cat pee is moisture. You can't always even "see" the mold on the corn litter. Aflatoxin poisoning has killed cats. I've used clay litter for 30 years of (adult) cat ownership.
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#106
Wanted To Save Money By Biking To Parents, Wheel Broke, Ended Up Spending A Lot More With Train And Repair Costs
JB 1 year ago
That back wheel looks very out of place. Bad picture, cos it took me a sec to see it.
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The Cheapest Ticket I Saw Was Like $530 I’m Better Off Watching On Instagram Stories
Landithy 1 year ago
They were so far away that they actually thought they were watching Beyoncé.
Load More Replies... Kelli Lindsay 1 year ago
Unless this is some "orange tour" that no one's heard of, this is not a Beyonce concert. Also, the lighting. And the basketball court. And zero big screens. Also, no Beyonce.
SweetCheesySpaghetti 1 year ago
I think that was the point... he was making a joke... like it was all he could afford
Load More Replies... Charity Angel 1 year ago
I went to a comedy gig and sat in a seat like this. Literally the back row, right up the top. The warmup guy gave us a shout-out "the people in the nosebleed seats... F**k me, that must be like watching on Google Earth!" He was not entirely wrong. Still worth it.
Anony Mouse 1 year ago
It's so weird when people lie online for internet likes. I don't see what they get out of it.
Susan Bosse 1 year ago
Right. You know they’re so offended with every single post that calls them out, digging their heels in deeper. 🤣🤣
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Didn't Get Wheel & Tire Warranty When I Bought My New Car Because I Never Got A Flat Tire Before And Thought I Was Saving Money
Now, I've had my second flat tire within two weeks, and both times my wheels were almost destroyed. And I've had my car for only a month.
Jrog 1 year ago
No. Just no. This is not damage from a flat tire. This is a very, very hard hit on the curb that totaled the alloy wheel, so the tire edge don't fit properly anymore. They also scraped away a large part of the shoulder so this tire is also to be replaced. This is 100% a skill issue on OP's part, and nothing any tire warranty would cover.
Ace 1 year ago (edited)
Yes, was about to post the same. Clearly this is accident damage that has deflated the tyre. As such it almost certainly wouldn't have been covered anyway.
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Rostit.. . 1 year ago
It looks like OP cant drive. Thats a bent rim and the scratch sure looks like curb rash.
WalterWhiteSavannah 1 year ago
This person does not need a gti (maybe its even an r). You can't drive at all, you don't need a high end golf dude.
#109
Save Money And Make Your Burrito At Home They Said
#110
Seems Like A Prelude To Salmonella
Bambi 1 year ago
Is this person insane?? Free food and they do this anyway? Then, post it on social media to possibly catch the attention of those in charge of the promotions? They wouldn't think you did right. They'll think you're crazy !
Caz 1 year ago
And they hashtag career advice ..nah your not a person to advise anyone pal!
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Rebelliousslug 1 year ago
I just love that this person thinks the company is going to care in the slightest
Lorrie Rothstein 1 year ago
What the heck? Why would this get them promoted? They could have ate the free meal
Kelli Lindsay 1 year ago
Yeah, they're gonna tank that promotion for poor decision making and working harder, not smarter
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When You Trying To Save Money During Covid And Opt Out Takeout For The Cheaper Freezer Pizza Option
Roxy222uk 1 year ago
Honestly, why do people need to share stuff like this? You dropped a pizza, boo hoo. We've all done similar, it happens all the time. Obviously you're going to moan to a friend or your other half, it's annoying. But why do people feel the need to tell the whole internet? I don't get it.
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E.V. 1 year ago
If you want to save money, look at the quality, not the price. Some are cheap for a reason. Good quality products are a bit expensive but you only have to buy them once. This pretty much applies to everything that we use everyday. Kitchen, clothing, shoes, furniture, etc. Save up for an expensive product that you know will get a lot of use instead of just buying the cheapest one and end up having to replace it for the better quality one and spending more. You will always get what you pay for.
Danish Susanne 1 year ago
That depends what you are buying. There are lots of "goods" of most questionable quality that is expensive and that is not only clothes.
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Stacy Parker 1 year ago
A cheap friend of mine was at the grocery store and wanted to buy a pie in the frozen dessert section. Saw one berry pie was so much cheaper than the rest, so he bought it. When it came time for him to bake the pie, he opened the box - pie crust. It said so right on the package, but he only looked at the picture on the package - which was a complete pie. That was one sad dessert!
Russell Rieckenberg 1 year ago
I thought you were going to say it had one berry
Load More Replies... Danish Susanne 1 year ago
When they say "You get what you pay for" they probably mean, that if you buy to cheaply you cannot expect the best quality, but if you buy too expensively sometimes you don't either, because the expensive varieties are often made mostly to impress, be it wines, tools or furniture.
E.V. 1 year ago
If you want to save money, look at the quality, not the price. Some are cheap for a reason. Good quality products are a bit expensive but you only have to buy them once. This pretty much applies to everything that we use everyday. Kitchen, clothing, shoes, furniture, etc. Save up for an expensive product that you know will get a lot of use instead of just buying the cheapest one and end up having to replace it for the better quality one and spending more. You will always get what you pay for.
Danish Susanne 1 year ago
That depends what you are buying. There are lots of "goods" of most questionable quality that is expensive and that is not only clothes.
Load More Replies... Stacy Parker 1 year ago
A cheap friend of mine was at the grocery store and wanted to buy a pie in the frozen dessert section. Saw one berry pie was so much cheaper than the rest, so he bought it. When it came time for him to bake the pie, he opened the box - pie crust. It said so right on the package, but he only looked at the picture on the package - which was a complete pie. That was one sad dessert!
Russell Rieckenberg 1 year ago
I thought you were going to say it had one berry
Load More Replies... Danish Susanne 1 year ago
When they say "You get what you pay for" they probably mean, that if you buy to cheaply you cannot expect the best quality, but if you buy too expensively sometimes you don't either, because the expensive varieties are often made mostly to impress, be it wines, tools or furniture.
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