I’m the damn cheapest bastard ever to live… self-proclaimed and all! Hey, I don’t care what you think of me, I don’t throw my money around. I search far, wide, high and low before making a significant (or insignificant) purchase.
My number one rule is: “pay for a product or service, but never pay for a name.”
Don’t waste your money on a name brand unless that name brand carries a reputation of exceptionally high quality. You see, It’s not always about the best deal in town as buying cheap stuff usually leads to repurchases, disappointment and the appearance of a general lack of style.
There are many things worth paying top dollar for. This is a working list of some of those things: