What's the cheapest thing that you bought that your still using till now?

Philippines
July 17, 2010 2:28am CST
Well, the cheapest thing that I bought that I'm still using now for over a year, are those 3 for P100.00 shorts (around $2 for 3 shorts) Their comfy, lightweight, still colorful and all. It's worth the money. The next one will be my flipflops. It cost me only P250.00 (around $5) and I've been using it ever since I can remember. I've worn this through all my trips even in the beach. It's super durable. What is the cheapest thing that you bought that your still using till now?
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@chrislotz (8137)
• Canada
13 Mar 11
I don't have anything that I own that is old. First off, I left my husband 3 years ago, April 3rd it will be 3 years, and moved to Calgary on a borrowed plane ticket and once suitcase of clothes. I left everything I owned behind, my pictures of my kids, my jewelery, my momentoms, everything. Since then I have lost a lot of weight, 60 pounds, and went through 5 sizes of clothes. So I had 5 wardrobes over the last 3 years, so nothing I own is old. My newest wardrobe has only been for about 3 months now so nothing I wear is older than 3 months except some shoes and some jewelery but I can't say anything would be the cheapest that has lasted me the longest. Have a good day, your friend Chris
@nangisha (3496)
• Indonesia
5 Aug 10
I ever buy a big T-shirt for a dollar and I use it to sleep. I still wear it until this day because its so comfortable and light. I find out thats this t-shirt become old now but its makes it more comfort to wear. My mom hate that t-shirt and not allow me to wear it outside my room.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
20 Jul 10
I'm going to have to say that it is my flip flops that I bought three years ago for three dollars. I'm still wearing them this summer and though they are probably going to be worn out by the end of the summer, they have definitely given me my three dollars worth of use. I love them because they are comfortable and they are the perfect shoes to wear on our multiple trips in a single day to the swimming pool. I really couldn't ask for more.
• Philippines
20 Jul 10
Bought a ceiling fan three years back. And it has been with me through three changed addresses and two kids. Bought it at a korean novelty shop for 2 dollars. One of the best purchases I ever had. I'm still going back there even after I moved out, they have almost every stuff imaginable and they come with cutesy designs and colors.
@annamol (275)
• United States
21 Jul 10
That's a difficult question, not so easy to answer at once. The cheapest thing that I've bought about 3 years ago and I'm still using now was a lipstick from a dollar store ($1 plus tax). It is still good, I like the shade and it's actually going to an end so I'm scooping it now with a lip brush. I don't use much lipstick nowadays. :)
• Philippines
20 Jul 10
i bought a pair of shorts for 60php, (about $1.50) almost 4 years ago. still use them :)
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
18 Jul 10
Hi Santosmarichris, I bought a long indian wrap around skirt about 25 yrs ago at one of those stupid home parties that I hate so much. This one was actually one that I enjoyed unlike the tupperware parties that were so rampant back then. Anyway I bought this skirt for 10.00 and it was the best 10.00 I ever spent. It is still in style and I get so many compliments on it. My daughter has even borrowed it. In the heat we have been having lately, it is the most comfortable and coolest thing to wear. I wish now that I'd bought more of them when I had the chance. Now a days to buy such a skirt costs a lot more.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
18 Jul 10
I bought a cell phone 5 years ago for the price of 25 dollars, and it has lasted till today and I am still using it.I lost it twice but each time managed to find it and it has been with me all this while with absolutely no repairs , just that it looks old and worn out but functions well...I have bought another more expensive one but still like to use the old one..
• Philippines
18 Jul 10
I bought a gray corporate dress,worth around $3.I bought it in a secondhand clothing shop.I am still using that dress until now.I got a lot of compliments from that lovely dress.it has a lovely cut.a lot of people are surprised that I got it for low,low price.I love finding "treasures" in a pile of what other consider as thrash.
• Philippines
18 Jul 10
My shades which costs me only Ph 150.00.
• China
18 Jul 10
The things that were cheap and still i am using it's my webcam. The price was $6 and still i am using till 1.5 years. I am sure i can use it more 1 years.
@thanks1961 (7035)
• India
19 Jul 10
Hi dear, I think the cheapest and a look like good one that I am using is a whatch that I am using. I paid only Rs 99/- and I am using for the last 2 years. It is a black dialed and nithing written on it. There is a slightly thik silver (steel) coloured ring inside and made a under the black top covered dial glass. It is looks very pretty and excellent in desigh. In fact I boguht it to gift to someone and as I myself liked, I kept it with me and given some other gift. I think the make is China and so cheap it. But for the last 2 years I did't change the battery and there is no scratch or anything. The main thing is that it never sopped and the time is still 100% accurate. What else we need? Only one thing is that this watch I am not using regularly. Thoese who see this watch would aks me how much I have paid for and they used to appreicate it is a nice one. Regards, Thank-s
@samaire (154)
• United States
18 Jul 10
The cheapest thing is one cotton sweater. It was from a vintage store. It costs $0.70 cents. It was really cheap and it's great. I can wear it at home, in the park or in the work with jacket over it. I am using it from 2 years. I love those kind of stores. I have many clothes bought from them :)
18 Jul 10
fashion jewelry they look cute when you wear it any kinds of dress you can used it for just only $1 for two earrings. It cost P50 pesos only silver. Blouse for only P50 pesos each but looks fashionable. you can wear it formal or casual.
@ifa225 (14461)
• Indonesia
18 Jul 10
it was a ring. me and my boyfriend made it on our own.it made by a Rp.500 coin. it only cost 0.5 cent. till now i still keep it even i don't wear it.
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
18 Jul 10
I can't point out one particular thing as I have loads of cheap items! Well okay maybe among the expensive ones, like gadgets, the cheapest one I have bought for myself, using my own money was my cellphone. This one's the most basic. Nokia 1110. It's been with me for a year and it is the longest surviving phone I have ever had. I wouldn't trade this for the most high-tech and most expensive phone. Oh really?
@ANIME123 (2466)
• United States
18 Jul 10
Well the cheapest thing that I ever bought and am still using it would have to be a shirt that I bought for a dollar I got it at a yard sale. I got it cause it was really cute so hey I thought it was worth it that's why I love to go to yard sales they are so much. You can always expect to find the things you need at a yard sale, but for a little bit of money that's why I absobuletly love them.
@ET28LV (1890)
• Latvia
18 Jul 10
I have bought many cheap things what I still using. My favourite and cheapest thing what I have bought is t-shirt what cost about $3. It was in special deal, green in that time It was my favourite color. I wear this t-shirt now about two years I had wear It on party's, events even at school. I like this special deals when we can buy things with special price. Take care, Have a nice day!
@venkit (2955)
• India
18 Jul 10
ya you have got something really cheap. but i dont remember that i bought for very cheap price and using it for long time. i buy chea things but all that got damged or broken in short time period.
18 Jul 10
I bought flip flops from wal-mart for a dollar and I've had them for about 3 years now. =D They haven't broken either!