OT/ False economy or household/food items you refuse to pay less for...

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GMA

... I'm sure I'll recount many when you all remind me, but I thought I'd buy the cheaper version of 'toilet bloo' this week and kitchen roll, what a bad idea

- bread, tampons are others I 'will' pay more for.

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charlisockMember

Ink cartridges... partly cos I have a Parker pen

7/14/095:28 AM

GMAMember

quote:
Originally posted by Charli:
Ink cartridges... partly cos I have a Parker pen

7/14/095:29 AM

MoonbeamsMember

Beans,floor cleaner and deoderant.

7/14/095:31 AM

GMAMember

I forgot toilet roll and toilet wipes, foil and cling film

7/14/095:31 AM

EllsMember

GMA I also bought those cheapo blue loo thingys this week and now my toilet is stained blue

I won't buy loo roll, butter, mayo, teabags, Shampoo or bleach that aren't the real deal.

7/14/095:32 AM

Teddy BleadsMember

This will sound bad but food is the last thing I economise on. I buy less ready meals but that's about it. I'm too much of a glutton to compromise on grub. I do a lot of bulk buying which saves money (though Mrs. Bleads can't actually pick the mayonaise tub up unaided).
Kitchen roll/toilet paper I agree isn't worth it, it doesn't last.

7/14/095:33 AM

GMAMember

quote:
Originally posted by Moonbeams:
Beans,floor cleaner and deoderant.

Yup, me too -beans have too much 'sauce' if you can call it that and most floor cleners are rubbish - I love 'Zoflora' too btw, there's only one of them and yes, deodorant, soft & gentle or sure for me.

7/14/095:34 AM

charlisockMember

quote:
Originally posted by Moonbeams:
Beans,floor cleaner and deoderant.

I agree with the deodorant

7/14/095:34 AM

Former Member

Crikey, pay the extra for bog roll unless you want to risk a terrible finger up bum related domestic incident.

7/14/095:35 AM

KaffsMember 10 years

I can only think of one 'budget' brand I buy regularly because I prefer it. Sainsbury's Basics corned beef is lovely - much nicer than M & S's imo. I occasionally try cheaper stuff, but always Andrex loo roll, Kleenex tissues and Bounty/Plenty kitchen roll.

7/14/095:35 AM

GMAMember

quote:
Originally posted by Teddy Bleads:
This will sound bad but food is the last thing I economise on. I buy less ready meals but that's about it. I'm too much of a glutton to compromise on grub. I do a lot of bulk buying which saves money (though Mrs. Bleads can't actually pick the mayonaise tub up unaided).
Kitchen roll/toilet paper I agree isn't worth it, it doesn't last.

I agree teddy, I'd rather have quality food than ready meals - although hubby will pick up some for himself if I'm not with him!

We usually buy in Makro - like 5 kilos tomatoes - that'll suffice me for 10 days!

7/14/095:36 AM

Former Member

Fig rolls. It has to be Jacobs or Bollands. Perish the thought of an economy, corner-cutting figgy commestible!

7/14/095:37 AM

The SecretaryMember

quote:
Originally posted by Daniel J*:
Crikey, pay the extra for bog roll unless you want to risk a terrible finger up bum related domestic incident.

*bites lip REAL hard*

7/14/095:37 AM

DarthhoobMember

most things really

can't remember buying 'value' things for a while...except beans. as i dont mind them but my OH has to have at least the next rank up lol

7/14/095:37 AM

DemantoidMember

Deffo deodorant - it's Dove for me

And beans, toilet roll and tampons.
And vodka - none of your supermakert's own trash, that goes full of water crystals in the freezer.

7/14/095:38 AM

RexiMember 10 years

quote:
Originally posted by The Secretary:
quote:
Originally posted by Daniel J*:
Crikey, pay the extra for bog roll unless you want to risk a terrible finger up bum related domestic incident.

*bites lip REAL hard*

*sings* Memories ....

Mind you - my Gran used to use Izal - I'd rather use Tesco Value than that

7/14/095:38 AM

Former Member

quote:
Originally posted by The Secretary:
*bites lip REAL hard*

Oh no, you've just done one?? I shan't say I told you so.

7/14/095:38 AM

Garage JoeMember

quote:
Originally posted by Daniel J*:
Crikey, pay the extra for bog roll unless you want to risk a terrible finger up bum related domestic incident.

Or to use the correct nomenclature, "Aloe Vera finger poncho."

7/14/095:38 AM

GMAMember

quote:
Originally posted by Daniel J*:
Crikey, pay the extra for bog roll unless you want to risk a terrible finger up bum related domestic incident.

Tell my MIl in Turkey - luckily we always carry 'toilet wipes' even hubby questioned 'what was that TR all about?' I guess I've spoiled him!

7/14/095:39 AM

Former Member

quote:
Originally posted by Garage Joe:
Or to use the correct nomenclature, "Aloe Vera finger poncho."

7/14/095:39 AM

DarthhoobMember

quote:
Originally posted by Daniel J*:
Crikey, pay the extra for bog roll unless you want to risk a terrible finger up bum related domestic incident.

or your OH finding bits of bog roll 'down there'

never using tesco value loo roll again!

7/14/095:40 AM

DemantoidMember

quote:
Originally posted by Daniel J*:
quote:
Originally posted by Garage Joe:
Or to use the correct nomenclature, "Aloe Vera finger poncho."

Urgh

7/14/095:40 AM

The SecretaryMember

quote:
Originally posted by Rexi:
quote:
Originally posted by The Secretary:
quote:
Originally posted by Daniel J*:
Crikey, pay the extra for bog roll unless you want to risk a terrible finger up bum related domestic incident.

*bites lip REAL hard*

*sings* Memories ....

Mind you - my Gran used to use Izal - I'd rather use Tesco Value than that

I dunno what Izal's supposed to achieve, but it sure ain't fit for the purpose

7/14/095:40 AM

The SecretaryMember

quote:
Originally posted by Darthhoob:
quote:
Originally posted by Daniel J*:
Crikey, pay the extra for bog roll unless you want to risk a terrible finger up bum related domestic incident.

or your OH finding bits of bog roll 'down there'

never using tesco value loo roll again!

7/14/095:41 AM

DarthhoobMember

quote:
Originally posted by The Secretary:
quote:
Originally posted by Darthhoob:
quote:
Originally posted by Daniel J*:
Crikey, pay the extra for bog roll unless you want to risk a terrible finger up bum related domestic incident.

or your OH finding bits of bog roll 'down there'

never using tesco value loo roll again!

i know! i'm amazed i got pregnant tbh

7/14/095:41 AM

Teddy BleadsMember

quote:
Originally posted by Demantoid:
Deffo deodorant - it's Dove for me
And beans, toilet roll and tampons.
And vodka - none of your supermakert's own trash, that goes full of water crystals in the freezer.

Absolutely, if it's not Stolly or Moskovskaya forget it.

7/14/095:42 AM

GMAMember

quote:
Originally posted by The Secretary:
quote:
Originally posted by Rexi:
quote:
Originally posted by The Secretary:
quote:
Originally posted by Daniel J*:
Crikey, pay the extra for bog roll unless you want to risk a terrible finger up bum related domestic incident.

*bites lip REAL hard*

*sings* Memories ....

Mind you - my Gran used to use Izal - I'd rather use Tesco Value than that

I dunno what Izal's supposed to achieve, but it sure ain't fit for the purpose

Apparently, any 'pink' toilet 'tissue' is bad for women as the dye causes thrush in some - always go for white.

7/14/095:42 AM

BBBSMember

quote:
Originally posted by Daniel J*:
Crikey, pay the extra for bog roll unless you want to risk a terrible finger up bum related domestic incident.

thats not always terrible

7/14/095:42 AM

Former Member

quote:
Originally posted by Darthhoob:
or your OH finding bits of bog roll 'down there'

Oh lordy.

7/14/095:43 AM

DarthhoobMember

quote:
Originally posted by gma:
quote:
Originally posted by The Secretary:
quote:
Originally posted by Rexi:
quote:
Originally posted by The Secretary:
quote:
Originally posted by Daniel J*:
Crikey, pay the extra for bog roll unless you want to risk a terrible finger up bum related domestic incident.

*bites lip REAL hard*

*sings* Memories ....

Mind you - my Gran used to use Izal - I'd rather use Tesco Value than that

I dunno what Izal's supposed to achieve, but it sure ain't fit for the purpose

Apparently, any 'pink' toilet 'tissue' is bad for women as the dye causes thrush in some - always go for white.

we usually use blue..does that do anything bad?

7/14/095:43 AM

GMAMember

quote:
Originally posted by Big Brothers Big Scam:
quote:
Originally posted by Daniel J*:
Crikey, pay the extra for bog roll unless you want to risk a terrible finger up bum related domestic incident.

thats not always terrible

7/14/095:43 AM

DarthhoobMember

quote:
Originally posted by Daniel J*:
quote:
Originally posted by Darthhoob:
or your OH finding bits of bog roll 'down there'

Oh lordy.

Charmin from now on

7/14/095:44 AM

GMAMember

quote:
Originally posted by Darthhoob:
quote:
Originally posted by Daniel J*:
quote:
Originally posted by Darthhoob:
or your OH finding bits of bog roll 'down there'

Oh lordy.

Charmin from now on

It's not all it's cracked up to be btw.

Seriously btw.

7/14/095:45 AM

DanceSetteeMember

Own brand stuff is evil....the bible says so..

7/14/095:45 AM

The SecretaryMember

quote:
Apparently, any 'pink' toilet 'tissue' is bad for women as the dye causes thrush in some - always go for white.

White puppies on a roll all the way in this house

This was always gonna turn into a loo roll thread

(still larfin @ Hoob

)

7/14/095:46 AM

DarthhoobMember

quote:
Originally posted by gma:
quote:
Originally posted by Darthhoob:
quote:
Originally posted by Daniel J*:
quote:
Originally posted by Darthhoob:
or your OH finding bits of bog roll 'down there'

Oh lordy.

Charmin from now on

It's not all it's cracked up to be btw. Seriously btw.

it's cushiony and doesn't come aprt and stick though. sp good enough for me

7/14/095:47 AM

stonksMember

quote:
Originally posted by gma:
quote:
Originally posted by The Secretary:
quote:
Originally posted by Rexi:
quote:
Originally posted by The Secretary:
quote:
Originally posted by Daniel J*:
Crikey, pay the extra for bog roll unless you want to risk a terrible finger up bum related domestic incident.

*bites lip REAL hard*

*sings* Memories ....

Mind you - my Gran used to use Izal - I'd rather use Tesco Value than that

I dunno what Izal's supposed to achieve, but it sure ain't fit for the purpose

Apparently, any 'pink' toilet 'tissue' is bad for women as the dye causes thrush in some - always go for white.

I read an article that said white can cause cancer..its the bleaching agents they use to whiten the paper....

7/14/095:47 AM

The SecretaryMember

quote:
Originally posted by gma:
quote:
Originally posted by Darthhoob:
quote:
Originally posted by Daniel J*:
quote:
Originally posted by Darthhoob:
or your OH finding bits of bog roll 'down there'

Oh lordy.

Charmin from now on

It's not all it's cracked up to be btw. Seriously btw.

STOP IT

7/14/095:47 AM

GMAMember

quote:
Originally posted by DanceSettee:
Own brand stuff is evil....the bible says so.. .

My daughter and son and daughter's boyfriend's family are all high up in Tesco - love it, your work, it's great!

Aren't I cruel?

7/14/095:48 AM

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