Do you check the price of things you need?

Even if I need something I will still look at the price. If it’s way overpriced I will not buy it. Unless I have no other choice.

Oh you are so right a need we just have to pay it grudgingly but a want nope I’ll wait

I always compare prices except for rice, eggs, sugar, salt, foods and drinks.

I'm the same with everyday necessary grocery items. However, I would compare the prices of various brands of an item.

Yeah because I would bargain

If things can wait , then I would check the prices everywhere alongwith quality , before a decision is made. Simply the price would not be the criteria for the purchase. Again , there are times we want to purchase a particular feature or product , in that case price would be only for secondary consideration as having the product at earliest is important. As far as grocery goes , I do check the prices online and in Dmart and then decide to make the purchase. It is also good to know which things are economical to purchase from where and how. However, time is essence in all of these activities. Well, good to know your thought process. Take care!

Oh yes, in this Day and age, I think you have to.

George and I would price check everything and go to different markets to buy if we found something we needed at a lower price. Now, I just shop at Walmart and don't even look.

What we need always come first. What you want is last on the list. You only get a want if you have extra money.

I carefully explore the Walmart site I order from before it is time to put in an order and make up a list so that I know just how much everything will cost,

I always check the price whether it is a need or a want.

I always look at the prices of what I need or want. If it’s so expensive, I won’t buy it.

I never pay more for things I need. I live by a motto, "Save on the things you need so that you can afford the things you want." Price is everything to me, and I won't pay a single penny over my threshold price which is based on the best price wherever it is sold. I run my pantry like a business, keeping extra stock and inventorying. When something is almost out, I add it to the list, and I know exactly which store sells them for the best price, and then I coordinate my shopping according to which store has the most items on it at the best price that need to be replaced. The thing is, what I REALLY want is to work less, retire early, have the comfort of knowing I have money in the bank if a catastrophic thing happens, and don't have to worry about money. If I don't do these things, I will have to work myself to the bone and be broke. Before I retired, I worked too hard for my money to simply throw it away. No thanks.

Of course I keep track of prices, how would I know if I was paying too much if I didn't? Everyone I know tries to buy their food on sale. That's how I keep my pantry stocked--when an item is on sale that I use a lot of, I buy it then, and I never have to pay the regular price that way. Many people here in the US do that. It saves money, and you don't run out of needed items to put a meal together if you have a spare when you need it. I don't mean I go out and buy a ton of one item just because it's on sale--I use discretion. But it never hurts to have a spare when you cook daily and have family to feed.

For most things I need, I don't check the price. I know the brands I like and have an idea of the prices. I might check if it's something I've not bought for a while or to find deals/check if another brand or store would have it cheaper. I've waited a little longer for things I've needed, or picked an alternative, if I felt it cost too much. I know I can afford the things I need. However, that's not ways been the case. I would have to go without some things e.g. if I needed 5 items and only had enough money for 4 of them. I'm glad I don't need to do that any more, but I still do check prices because I want to know what I'm spending and if I can make any savings.

I check prices. One store probably has a better price and I'll go there.

**Budget Shopping: How I Buy Smart** I am a thrifty shopper. Before I buy anything, I always look at all the prices. This way, I can choose what fits my budget. I focus on getting what I need, not what I want. I buy the basics and leave the rest. That’s how I shop! By sticking to my plan, I save money and still get what I need.

At times, I think price matters to me but most of the time what matters is really of quality and if I like soemthing.

Yes... I check the price.