Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Posted on July 24th, 2008 by admin

I’m cheap. I don’t like to spend a lot of money on things. When I purchase an unnecessary item like clothing or a picture frame or whatever I have to REALLY like it to spend money on it. You wouldn’t know that from the massive amount of crap that I have stuffed into my tiny apartment, but I do like all that crap. I probably love all that crap. But I’m also one who loves throwing stuff out, cleaning out the closet, simplifying. I’ve recently been inspired by this website: www.zenhabits.com

Weekly tips and advice about how to simplify your life. One way is to stop buying so much crap.

But I digress. This post isn’t about buying crap or not buying crap. It’s really about the value of your money and the value of what you will and will not spend it on. Sometimes it’s worth it to spend a few extra bucks to get something of quality. Dental work for example. You wouldn’t necessarily go to the cheapest Dr. in town. You might come out looking like this guy.

He’s a very dissatisfied customer!

I think that haircuts fall into the category of value. Spend a little more to get a little more.

I’m not sure if I’d go to this joint to get my hair cut. I’m all about saving money, but come on.

$2.99

I saw this sign in downtown Houston recently. I had seen a few $4.99 signs, but this is the lowest of the low. This business runs on the quantity over quality profit model. Not sure if that’s really were you want to go for a quality hair cut.

Unless of course…you happen to be this guy.