Sometimes Being Cheap Doesn't Pay Off
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (82789)
United States
February 9, 2019 10:32am CST
Are you a cheapskate? Generally I wouldn't consider myself a cheapskate but I do like a bargain and would rather pay less for something than more. I'm assuming most of us fall into this category.
A few months ago our toaster died and I needed to get a new one. I wanted a four slice one that would toast bagels, etc. So, I went to my favorite place to shop...Amazon.
They had a huge selection of toasters but they seemed expensive to me so I opted for a cheap one.
What a disappointment.
It takes forever to toast a slice of bread even if the setting is on high. Every time I use this darn toaster I get mad so today I'm going to have to look for a new one.
Long story short....my cheap turned out expensive because now I'm out the money I paid for the one I hate and now have to spend the extra cash for a new one.
Lesson learned. I should have just bought the same one I had which I liked and was about $20 more than the one I got.
I'm so mad at myself. 
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26 responses
@shaggin (72140)
• United States
9 Feb 19
That’s the saying you get what you pay for comes in. Sometimes cheaper is junky. I did the same thing with buying a toaster a few months ago but I looked at the reviews and went with a few dollars more for one with a better rating. I hate it though as it pops up so hard the bread fly out onto the counter.
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@shaggin (72140)
• United States
10 Feb 19
@Marilynda1225 I was hoping as it was used it
would loosen he springs up and it would stop but nope it’s been about 2 months and it’s still doing it.
@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
9 Feb 19
You're right @shaggin especially in this case. My toaster is junk
I have to laugh though at your toaster popping your toast out onto the counter!
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
9 Feb 19
Maybe I should take a ride to Target and see what they have
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
9 Feb 19
@Marilynda1225 they have some great toaster.Take your time and checked them out
@snowy22315 (180863)
• United States
9 Feb 19
Cheap isn't always bad, I go by the reviews when I buy something. I will pay a little more for a better reviewed product.
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
9 Feb 19
I probably should have paid more attention to the reviews
@Courtlynn (67083)
• United States
9 Feb 19
Sorry you have to spend more money on the same thing. Ours is a 2 slicer from kmart for $10 i think. No problems with it. Thankfully. But i thought we might have had some with how much it cost. However. We dont use it often so we didnt want to pay more for something we wouldnt really use.
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
9 Feb 19
I use mine every day so I need something a little sturdier
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
9 Feb 19
I try not to be, I most certainly wont buy many things second hand BUT ..... I got a toaster at a little church thrift store 10 years ago for $3 and I am still using it.
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
9 Feb 19
I would expect it to toast better than it does and the other thing I hate is it's so lightweight it just slides around
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@quantum2020 (12041)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
9 Feb 19
It has happened to me. I sometimes get cheaper things and end up realizing that buying a more expensive item would have cost less than the one I bought
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
9 Feb 19
Don't be mad at yourself. It's a lesson learned. Now you know to watch out for that brand and perhaps not get it again. I'd also leave a review on amazon so that others can beware of it.
I am a cheapskate in a lot of ways myself. I've often had to eat money.
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@FourWalls (68113)
• United States
9 Feb 19
Generally, no, I’m not a cheapskate. I’ll buy soft drinks at Wally World because they’re $1 there and $1.79 at Kroger, and that’s just wrong to pay almost the cost of a second soft drink. But “lowest price” and “best quality” aren’t always two concepts that go hand in hand. I mean, I have a Macbook....hardly an inexpensive computer!
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@wolfgirl569 (106425)
• Marion, Ohio
9 Feb 19
Some things I go very cheap on and other things I dont.
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@1creekgirl (41447)
• United States
9 Feb 19
I've learned that sometimes it's better to see something in person before I buy it. I still order on line, but a few times, the item wasn't what it appeared to be. And yes, I've ended up spending more in the long run.
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
9 Feb 19
I just figured a toaster is a toaster so no big deal but I guess I should have paid more attention to what I was buying
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Feb 19
Some items you need to pay for quality.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
9 Feb 19
Ya sadly that happens sometimes when we try to save a few bucks. Glad younwill be getting a better toaster now.
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@mysimplelot (1347)
• Calcutta, India
10 Feb 19
You have to spend more money in most cases I think. Why as expensive things generally last longer.Also you had to pay more. So sorry for that.
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
10 Feb 19
Been there done that, and have Bad appliances to show for it. Now when we buy something most the time we stick to brands and products we know and Love and have for yrs. Many times when it comes to that, it really does make a difference in what you choose.
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@Swayamsiddha (4354)
• New Delhi, India
10 Feb 19
For me quality matters the most.
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