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#2

My Frames Broke, So I Forced My Lenses Into Some Cheap Sunglasses Frames. I Look Ridiculous, But I Can See At Work

Final score:

128points

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Nina 9 months ago

This would give me a headache in no time. They do measure where your pupil is when you get your prescription, and that's not even taking into account cylinders and prismas in the glass..

75points

#3

To Be Fair My Wife Did Think This Paddling Pool Was Suspiciously Cheap

Final score:

121points

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Olaf Stölting 9 months ago

No banana in the house?

54points

Given that money has been around for a pretty long time, it’s not exactly surprising that some folks get a bit obsessed with the idea of being frugal. From people way too into coupons, to a nearly pathological desire to utilize every sale, it’s easy to notice when someone overvalues money and absolutely undervalues their own time.

This is perhaps why the saying “penny-wise and pound-foolish” has been around since the 16th century. For non-UK readers, the pound being referenced here is money, not a unit of weight. The idea is not hard to grasp. Some people are so obsessed with saving a little, one way or another, that they end up making, as seen here, costly mistakes.

#4

Buying Cheap Educational Toys Is A Bad Idea

Final score:

120points

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kissmychakram 9 months ago

These are awesome. Can't decide whether I love the hair cow or Queen Buffy the most.

133points

#5

Booked A Cheap Hotel In Lisbon With A Friend. The Pictures On The Booking Website Never Showed The Toilet And The Bed In The Same Picture

I hope my friend doesn't have any urgent needs tonight.

Th3_Accountant Report

Final score:

117points

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WindySwede 9 months ago

*Now really close friends. 😐 /jk

52points

#6

I Was Too Cheap To Pay For A Sea View Room At My Hotel In Brighton... Ended Up Getting A Gull View Instead

Final score:

116points

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Follo00 9 months ago

This is a win in my book

112points

It’s not that it’s bad to be frugal. Like in all things, balance is key. For example, some might be familiar with the “boots” theory of economic inequality. This comes from Terry Pratchett's 1993 novel Men at Arms, where a key character argues that “A man who could afford fifty dollars had a pair of boots that'd still be keeping his feet dry in ten years' time, while a poor man who could only afford cheap boots would have spent a hundred dollars on boots in the same time and would still have wet feet.”

#7

Grow Your Own Vegetables, They Said. Save Money, They Said

Final score:

115points

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WindySwede 9 months ago

Grow them longer!? 👍

63points

#8

That’s What I Get For Buying Cheap Knives

Final score:

112points

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Fat Harry 9 months ago

Never buy cheap knives! Two things I won't buy cheap: knives and soy sauce.

61points

#9

My Wife Suggested Buying A $99 Dresser, But I Said I Could Build One Cheaper. 2 Years And Several Hundred Dollars Later

Final score:

109points

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Surenu 9 months ago

Honestly? I like it. It's got personality, and it seems to work as intended.

60points

Interestingly, this theory holds water even in the real world. For example, many companies offer payment plans, with interest on certain items, for example, children’s boots. Researchers looked at one instance, kid’s boots from Fingerhut that cost $25 on the spot or $37 with a payment plan. Poorer people tend to opt for the payment plan as they might not have the cash they need on hand.

#10

Sister: "I'll Save So Much Money If I Cut The Dogs Hair Myself". She Is No Longer Allowed Near The Dog

Final score:

105points

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Breadcrumb. 9 months ago

That dog needs therapy

97points

#11

Bought A $20 Smartwatch From Wish. I Guess, I Deserve This For Being Cheap

Final score:

105points

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Did I say that out loud? (he/him)cis/het 9 months ago

You deserve it for using any of those sites.

53points

#12

I Thought I Was Being Frugal By Buying A Steak From The Dollar Store

Final score:

104points

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Henrik Lukas 9 months ago

Meat-ish.

61points

In other words, even if they technically have the money, poorer people are less free to use it, forcing them to take worse deals. From this perspective, frugality is good, because decent savings can allow you to save more in the long run. Plus, it is simply always good to have savings because life has a “fun” way of springing unfortunate surprises on you.

#13

My Dad Never Wanted To Spend The Money On A New Toy After My Woody Doll Broke As A Young Child. I Present This Cursed Creation That I Spent An Unholy Amount Of Time With

Final score:

102points

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Trillian 9 months ago

Is your Dad's name Sid by any chance?

94points

#14

I Guess That's What I Get For Buying Pooreos

Final score:

102points

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Jeff Hunt 9 months ago

“Pooreos”! I love this.

101points

#15

I Installed My Own Microwave Today And Saved $150 In Install Fees

Final score:

95points

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g90814 9 months ago

standard placement in the US, especially in apartments.

12points

But, alongside the literal costs, there are negative side effects of being too frugal. Case in point, while some might call themselves frugal, others will use a word with a more pejorative connotation, the infamous “cheap.” This is largely a difference in opinion, but one has to admit that it’s possible to be so obsessed with saving every last penny that you end up destroying friendships.

#16

Purchased A New Bed With A Free Adjustable Frame. I Didn't Know It Came With Bed Bugs. Thanks, Mattress Firm

Final score:

89points

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Nina 9 months ago

Eeeeewwwww

95points

#17

Ever Thought About Hiring A Cheap Barber From Craigslist? Think Again

Final score:

88points

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Fat Harry 9 months ago

Bloody hell. I did a better job with the dog's ears yesterday.

68points

#18

I Guess These Are The Cheap Seats

Final score:

87points

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Marianne 9 months ago

The audacity to offer seats like that...

99points

There is an important balance to strike. Sometimes you need an expert. After all, you wouldn’t ask your random friend to perform even “routine” surgery on you, unless they were literally a surgeon. So why would you assume you could perform repairs on a variety of household items? To be fair, there is a growing movement to allow people to repair things themselves, but this doesn’t actually mean it will be cheaper.

#19

My (Frugal) Friend's Old Glasses At The Eye Doctor. Yes, That's A Twig

Final score:

83points

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Tempest 9 months ago (edited)

I’m guilty of having done this but not to this extent, just some tape to hold together a broken arm and the rest of the frame. Plenty of my friends do the same too. Frames are super expensive so you gotta make do with what you can!

25points

#20

Why Spend Money On A Hands-Free Set When You Can Do This

Final score:

78points

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sbj 9 months ago

I've seen people do this using hats, scarves etc.

13points

#21

Frugal Engineering

Final score:

76points

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Javelina Poppers 9 months ago

My grandpa did this, only he used copious amounts of JB Weld epoxy instead of duct tape.

25points

Of course, for some, “not paying for it” isn’t just a practical consideration, it’s a way of life. But there is a fine line between actually being handy and thinking “How hard can it be?” That line tends to be crooked and surrounded with poorly hammered holes. Unfortunately, that incredible feeling of a good deal can be so intoxicating that, in the search for more, you end up overlooking massive flaws.

#22

My Boyfriend's Mom Decided To Save Some Money And Trim The Dog's Hair Herself... He Is A Pomeranian

Final score:

74points

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Rebelliousslug 9 months ago

Oh no! I had a bad groomer for my 3 Poms and now one looks like she’s wearing furry pants because I’m trying to let her fur grow back in but her upper back and shoulders area just isn’t. Don’t forget to factor in maintenance fees when budgeting for a pet!

31points

#23

Me And My Business Partner Decided To Share A Hotel Room In Order To Save Some Money. We Weren't Expecting This

Final score:

73points

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Trillian 9 months ago (edited)

Why? Whywhywhy? I can literally image NO scenario where this would be a good idea. I don't want my partner looking at me on the toilet. I wouldn't want to look out into the bedroom if I was on my own. So WHY?

65points

#24

Bought 10 Mg Gummies Since I Was Taking Two 5 Mg Each Night And Thought I’d Save Some Money. Turns Out The 10 Mg Container Is Still Just 5 Mg Gummies And They Tell You To Take Two

Final score:

71points

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Małgorzata Quiñonez 9 months ago

There are people who take 10mg melatonin? 😱

40points

AutisticFloridaMan Report

At the same time, people are possessive over money. After all, it can sometimes take our literal blood, sweat, and tears to get it, so spending it without a “good” reason can seem unthinkable. This ends up leading to a person undervaluing the risks. The results of this sort of thinking are littered across this article for all to see.

#25

I Gave My Roommate Money To Get A Very Specific Brand Of Toilet Paper When He Went To The Store (It’s Triple Ply And Durable), And He Brought Back This

When I asked him about it he said that they had the type I asked for in stock, but he got this one because it’s cheaper. He kept the change.

Final score:

71points

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Superb Owl 9 months ago

You! Yes you! You are worth the good TP, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise!

43points

#26

My Cheap Tape Measure Is Missing The 40-Inch Marker

Final score:

71points

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David 9 months ago (edited)

I watched a yt video of a tape measure factory Unsurprisingly they reuse the same master image so that company is likely cranking out thousands of this gem

23points

#27

Struggling To Make Ends Meet But Decided A Camping Trip Would Be Cheap Fun. The Oak Tree Had Different Plans

Wife and I decided to take a camping trip in a national forest about three hours south of where we live because it’d be relaxing, cheap, and fun. The first day was great, hiked a couple of miles, set up camp, and explored. The second day it was storming pretty hard but we weathered it. The third day we packed up, hiked out and it started pouring on us as we hiked. After we made it to the service road and were making our way to the truck, someone passed by and said something along the lines of “Haha, hope that wasn’t your truck folks” and kept going. We didn’t know what they were talking about and kept on our way. When we got back, we found that an old oak tree had fallen and crushed the truck, leaving us stranded. We managed to have the truck freed and towed but it’s now two days later and we’re still trying to come to terms with it all. Painfully waiting to see what we get from insurance but as we all know this market is rough and I just know it won’t be enough to cover another car. At least we weren’t in it.

Kharilan Report

Final score:

68points

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Kylie 9 months ago

OMG. I hope insurance covers it, but even so, it sucks.

42points

#28

My Company Found Cheaper Gloves. These Came Out Of The Same Box

Final score:

68points

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Lunaofthenest (She/they) 9 months ago

I would either order new, quality gloves or check the terms & conditions on your malpractice insurance- you're gonna probably need it soon. Hopefully you didn't "save money" on that, too.

25points

#29

I Have Officially Learned My Lesson About Buying Cheap Furniture From Amazon. Have Had All Those Plants/Pots For Years

Final score:

68points

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Kylie 9 months ago

What a shame. Bet you cried.

23points

#30

Rhode Island Is Removing Trash Cans From Public Parks And Beaches To Save Money. No Way This Could Go Wrong

Final score:

66points

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Breadcrumb. 9 months ago

Booo! Going to see way more dog poop

50points

#31

Why Spend Good Money On A New Bike When You Can Recycle?

Final score:

66points

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Javelina Poppers 9 months ago

Very Fred Flintstoneish.

39points

#32

Never Broke A Phone In My Life. First Day I Get My New One With No Insurance, I Drop It From A Height Of 4 Feet And This Happens

Final score:

65points

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Jrog 9 months ago

That's on you for buying a phone with a glass shell.

43points

#33

Fierce Storms In Sydney Today. Countless Brave, But Cheap Little Umbrellas Fought The Wind, And Rain. And Lost

Final score:

64points

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Sedona 9 months ago

My partners grandma goes out after a storm and collects broken umbrellas. She upcycles them into bags. :)

85points

#34

When The Boss At Your Dive Bar Is Too Cheap To Get The Ceiling Leak Fixed

Final score:

64points

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Tabitha 9 months ago

He’s only not getting it fixed right away because it’s in the employees’ bathroom. If it was in the dining room or customers’ bathroom, it would’ve been fixed ASAP. A*****e.

3points

#35

Lesson Of The Day: Don’t Buy Cheap Stuff On eBay From China

Final score:

63points

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Kira Okah 9 months ago

That must have been some sound when it happened, to have the housing disconnect on the bulb too. Should probably have turned it off before taking a photo though.

21points

#36

I Bought A Cheap Newton's Cradle, And This Is What I Got

Final score:

63points

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Nina 9 months ago

You mean you bought a puzzle?

54points

#37

Good Reminder Not To Buy Things Too Cheap

Final score:

62points

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Tucker Cahooter 9 months ago

Perfect accompaniment for the tape measure shown earlier

42points

#38

This $4 Swan Pool Float From The Dollar Store

Final score:

62points

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Bilja M 9 months ago

Swan looks confused.

32points

#39

Bought Some Coasters From Amazon. Before You Make Fun Of Me, I Am Admittedly Young And Naive. This Was Me Trying To Save Money On My First Apartment

Final score:

61points

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Kylie 9 months ago (edited)

Oh noooos. And they were so cute too.

49points

#40

I'm Broke, But On A First Date... I Think It Went Okay. She Hasn't Texted Me Back In A Week, She's Probably Busy

Final score:

61points

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Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 9 months ago

I'd have loved this! Quirky, fun, and cheap are all pluses in my book.

71points

#41

Stayed At A Cheap Hotel This Weekend. Wasn't Quite Prepared For This Level Of Sketch

Final score:

59points

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trollingergirl 9 months ago

O.k. We need 4: 🤢 🤢 🤢 🤢

36points

#42

Happy Neh Year! From The Discount Store

Final score:

59points

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User# 6 9 months ago (edited)

Someone out there has got a wappy new year

62points

#43

At Least He Saved Money, Right?

Final score:

58points

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Kylie 9 months ago

That is going to cost SO freaking much to fix.

52points

#44

My Landlord Cheaped Out And Hired A Friend To Rebuild Our Back Fence. I Don’t Think This Is His Area Of The Expertise

Final score:

58points

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Kylie 9 months ago

What gave it away?

19points

#45

Spent The Last Of My Money On Some Cheap Eats, And My Hot Pockets Were Empty

Final score:

56points

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ί𝔫ＣίŦᵃт𝐔𝐬 9 months ago

Hot Pockets series by Georgia O'Keefe

69points

#46

This Is What I Get For Buying Cheap Bacon

Final score:

55points

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Kelli Lindsay 9 months ago

Ngl, this is my dream bacon

45points

#47

Quality Pallet - 1, Cheap Hammer - 0

Final score:

51points

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ƒιѕн 9 months ago

That's not a hammer. That's a piece of c**p.

32points

#48

Got A Puzzle At A Thrift Store

Got this puzzle at a thrift store because I’ve always wanted a puzzle of the earth. Took me six months to finish it because of work and life getting in the way. When I finally finished it I found out that I was missing a piece. Went to the manufacturer's website and it says they can’t give you replacement pieces.

blazyin32 Report

Final score:

49points

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David 9 months ago

Well it is a "space" puzzle (ba-dum-bump)

32points

#49

I Used Some Cheap Clippers That Gave Out 1/3 Of The Way Through Shaving My Head

Final score:

49points

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Tabitha 9 months ago (edited)

Throw a beanie over it, go to the store, and buy better clippers! I don’t care if it’s the middle of summer, throw a damned beanie over it and get your a*s to the store! (Your mother talking.)

26points

#50

He Bought The Wrong Size Because It Was Cheaper

Final score:

43points

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Zara VP 9 months ago

I mean, to me that would be annoying as heck, but at least it covers most of the screen?

8points

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#51

Decided To Save A Little Money On A Hotel Room. Here Is My $35 A Night View

Final score:

36points

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David Paterson 9 months ago

$35 a night?! In which country? Nigeria?

7points

#52

So A Couple Of Days Ago I’ve Noticed That Sand Was Pouring Out Of My Microphone (A Cheap One As You Can Tell)

Turns out manufacturers have put some sand wrapped in plastic in there for weight compensation (essentially the microphone is these 3 tiny wires)

reddit.com Report

Final score:

36points

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M O'Connell 9 months ago

Plenty of manufacturers do this. There's no real reason for it to be a super heavy metal casting.

6points

#53

Two May 4ths? That's What I Get For Buying The Cheapest Product

Final score:

36points

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Caro Caro 9 months ago

Hahaha, The Fourth is strong here LOL

40points

#54

This Is What Happens When You Wanna Cheap Out On Your Floors, Then I Get Paid To Remove It And Do It The Right Way

Final score:

36points

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Astro 9 months ago

I don’t know enough about flooring installation to understand

10points

#55

My Grandmother Asked Me To Borrow My Kitten. To Save Money, Grandma Took Her To A Non-Profit And Got Her Spayed As A Feral/Stray Cat, Without Telling Me. They Docked Her Ear

Final score:

34points

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Kylie 9 months ago

Upvote for cutiepie kitty

23points

#56

Spending $6,000 Because Some Idiot Who Built This House Cheaped Out And Used PVC For Part Of The Water Main

Have to get a whole new water main installed, also facing a $1,000+ water bill due to wasted water.

Sohcahtoa82 Report

Final score:

34points

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Kylie 9 months ago

Unfortunately not something a home inspection will discover.

15points

#57

When You Know Someone Who Can Do It Cheaper

Final score:

33points

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Julie S 9 months ago

Short planks of wood like this are usually for doing a herring bone pattern.

23points

#58

My Accommodation In A Cheap Japanese Hotel Was Next To Two Karaoke Rooms. The Walls Were Thin

Final score:

32points

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Hippopotamuses 9 months ago (edited)

What would posess hotel management to do this? Even in a cheap one.

5points

#59

How My Cheap Asian Father Avoids Having To Buy A New iPad Charger

Final score:

32points

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Bambi 9 months ago

Genius !!

22points

#60

Spotted A New Prototype For A Tailgate In Alabama. Buying A New Tailgate Can Be Expensive, So Sometimes You Need To Improvise

Final score:

32points

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Sweet Taurus 9 months ago

The Walmart trailer in the background goes well with the main attraction

15points

#61

We Are Selling Our House And Have To Kennel Up Our Dog For Small Periods During Showings. Needless To Say, The Cheaper Option For Kennels Is Not The Correct Answer

Final score:

32points

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Johnnynatfan 9 months ago

hahahawe poor dog looks so squished

11points

#62

My School Cuts The Mouse Pads In Half To Save Money

Final score:

31points

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Duh 9 months ago

You should see what they cut from the curriculum!

25points

#63

Using A Cheap Walmart Knife I Haven't Used In Years To Cut Cold Butter Is Lots Of Fun

Final score:

31points

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Landithy 9 months ago

They just don't make cheap s**t like they used to. I have a cheap, crappy knife I inherited from my parents with a lovely wooden handle and brass fittings that is still going strong after 40+ years.

5points

#64

This Flamethrower Of A Lighter From A Discount Store

Final score:

31points

POST

Hi 9 months ago

That was done on purpose. You can take the metal off adjust the flame and pop it back on.

18points

#65

Tried To Save Money By Having My Roommate Cut My Hair. She Forgot That She Took The Guard Off

Final score:

30points

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wordsupfool 9 months ago

I can feel his seething...

8points

#66

My Fiancée Said I Could Design Our "Save The Dates" To Save Money On The Wedding... She Didn't Like My Designs

Final score:

30points

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Javelina Poppers 9 months ago

You sure she's really the right one?

16points

Hey! 9 months ago

She gave you carte blanche. I don't think she meant it. Too bad for her. I like this.

1point

Upstaged75 9 months ago

That's hilarious!

1point

Seven (She/Them) 9 months ago

Perfection

1point

maxiefav. 9 months ago

he looks…..uncomfortable

0points

#67

I Went To A "Cheaper" Store And The Expiry Dates Were Changed

Final score:

30points

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Xenon 9 months ago (edited)

So are ya feeling lucky, punk? I think that's illegal though.

10points

#68

I Moved Apartments To Save Money. First Week Without An Underground Garage

Final score:

30points

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Alijandro Asturias 9 months ago

As a fellow biker, so sorry my dude

5points

#69

I Think This Is What I Get For Buying The Cheapest Option

Final score:

30points

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CORGI QUEEN 9 months ago

those look like apple head phones to me and they aren't cheap.

2points

#70

Went To The Dollar Store For Some Quick Cheap Party Decorations... Happy Dirthbay

Final score:

29points

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Tempest 9 months ago

Just switch the D and B?

22points

#71

This Is What I Get For Coming Home “Too Early” In The Morning, And Cheap Keys

Final score:

29points

POST

Ace 9 months ago

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#72

I Guess I Deserve This For Being Cheap

Final score:

29points

POST

Julie S 9 months ago

Why would you go for a cheap tattoo?

20points

#73

I Bought A Super Cheap Rug, And This Made Me Laugh So Hard After Noticing It

Final score:

29points

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KDS 9 months ago

I think it is cute.

9points

#74

I Said Just A Little Off The Top... I Heard My Friend Say "Oops" As She Was Cutting My Hair Then Start Laughing. The Things We Go Through To Save Money

Final score:

28points

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Kylie 9 months ago

Sorry but no way this was one little "oops".

46points

#75

My Glasses Finally Came In This Morning. I Paid $375 And Decided To Save $80 And Not Get Insurance And My Daughter Got Ahold Of Them 2 Hours After Arriving

Final score:

28points

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Shaggy 9 months ago

1 word... Zenni!!!!!!! sheesh... Paid that for maui Jim Perscription sunglasses. WOW

10points

#76

I Ordered A Nintendo Case For My Phone. I See Why It Was So Cheap

Final score:

28points

POST

trollingergirl 9 months ago

Nimtendo. 😂

14points

#77

Bought A Cheap External Hard Drive Only To Discover It Was A Resoldered Flash Drive In Disguise

Final score:

28points

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Rahul Pawa 9 months ago

Is that even soldered? It looks like hot glue

10points

#78

When You Upgrade From Dollar Store Readers To $15 Drug Store Ones Because They Don’t Look “As Cheap”

Final score:

28points

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David 9 months ago

Buy foster grant readers from Costco Three pack works out to about 6 bucks each but better made than the dollar store ones

6points

Juniorsfarmerfrancis Report

#79

I've Been Itching To Get A Handle On Johnnie Walker Black Since My First Time Trying It A Few Months Ago, But I Couldn't Justify Spending So Much (For Me) On It

I found it today for ~$20 cheaper than usual and decided to treat myself. This happened as soon as I got home.

Final score:

27points

POST

Kylie 9 months ago

So sorry.

9points

#80

Don't Get Your Isolation Gloves From The Discount Store

Final score:

27points

POST

Kelli Lindsay 9 months ago (edited)

What is an "isolation glove"?

10points

#81

Had A Flood On Christmas Eve. Scrounging Around For Cheap Furniture. This "Was" Free

Final score:

26points

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ƒιѕн 9 months ago

Not anymore.

7points

#82

Let's Buy The Cheap Tickets This Time

Final score:

26points

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and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 9 months ago

I don’t get why they even bother putting seats there.

17points

#83

Decided To Change The Brakes Myself To Save Money. Work Is 45 Km Away

Final score:

26points

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trollingergirl 9 months ago

? ... Please explain for the clueless among us.

15points

#84

I Tried Churning Butter For The First Time, Thinking It Would Be Cheaper Than Buying It

Final score:

26points

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Pandaodboredem22 9 months ago

I accidentally made butter before by leaving heavy whipping cream in the stand mixer for too long and coming back to butter. Was good, but it spoiled incredibly fast compared to store bought.

12points

#85

Drove 2 Hours To Get Cheap Booze. Lost 7 Bottles Of Wine When We Opened The Hatch Of My Car

Final score:

26points

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Lydsylou (she/her) 9 months ago

Whoever the person is who's barefoot is going to get so much glass stuck in their feet

10points

#86

Purchased A Flip Phone From A Thrift Store, Instead Of Providing Me With The "Actual" Battery, They Inserted Three Double-A Batteries

Final score:

26points

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Libby Tailor 9 months ago

I wish phones would work with these kind of batteries. Our life would be easier.

4points

#87

I Found An Incredible Deal While At A Thrift Store In A City About 3 Hours From Me. Once I Got Them Home, I Realized Why They Were So Cheap. The Owner Had One Leg That Was 1-1/4" Shorter

Final score:

26points

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Jrog 9 months ago

That's a 5 minutes fix, just remove the skate blade holder and refit it without the spacers.

33points

#88

Cheap Water Heating System Caught Fire

Final score:

25points

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Mike F 9 months ago

I've seen those tested on YT videos. Not the best medium, but the result was that they are "safe" but I wouldn't put my butt in an electrified shower!

8points

#89

That's Why You Don't Get Cheap Tattoos

Final score:

25points

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Suck it Trebek 9 months ago

What does this even say?

9points

#90

After Driving All Day To Find A Cheap Used TV, We Found A Nice 55” For 160$. Brought It Back From Around 3 Hours Of Driving, Only To Ding It Up During Set-Up

Final score:

25points

POST

jasper 9 months ago

Nooooooooo!

6points

#91

I Ordered Some Cheap Gloves, And The Liner Was Made From Uncut Playing Cards

Final score:

25points

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and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 9 months ago

Waste not, want not?

24points

#92

The Inside Of This Cheap Door Is Filled With Cardboard

Final score:

25points

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Jrog 9 months ago

OP just discovered hollow core construction... The cardboard honeycomb is quite normal, most doors are built like this. What is very cheap here is the low density of the cardboard honeycomb and the complete lack of resin on the inner surfaces.

51points

#93

In USA, Bought A Cool Thin Sony Blu-Ray Player At Thrift Store (Super Cheap), Then I Saw The Cord

Final score:

24points

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Fat Harry 9 months ago

The device probably supports 110 - 230 volts, so just cut the plug off and attach a new one.

8points

#94

Bought Some “No Name” Brand Cookies Today. Trying To Be Frugal

Final score:

24points

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Charity Angel 9 months ago

Congrats on your new life form

4points

#95

I Always Knew My Friend Was Frugal, But Didn't Realize How Much Until I Saw His "Sunglasses" In His Glove Compartment

Final score:

24points

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Alan Green 9 months ago

Yeah they wont be filtering all the UV light like real sunglasses. Could be extremely harmful.

7points

#96

Overcooked Some Cheap Sausage A Little Bit And They Dramatically Exploded

Final score:

23points

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Rebelliousslug 9 months ago

Yikes, just the words cheap and sausage put together scared me

19points

#97

My Father-In-Law Likes To Save Money By Doing His Own Repairs

Final score:

23points

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Tiger Lilly 9 months ago

Welcome to the house of death

9points

#98

Thought I’d Save Some Money By Cutting The Chops Myself… Realized When I Got Home, That I Had Bones To Contend With

Final score:

23points

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HTakeover 9 months ago

You cut between the bones you dolt. It's not one solid bone all the way across.

33points

#99

I Found Cheaper Seat With More Leg Room (Thanks To Being In An Emergency Exit). Thought I Was Going To Be On A 737, But Delta Had Other Plans. I Still Hear Humming

Final score:

22points

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David 9 months ago (edited)

Active noise canceling headphones are your friend on air flights I recently finished about 25 hours of in air time It would have been (bigger) hell without the headphones

2points

#100

Never Buy Cheap Headphone Cables

Final score:

22points

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Tabitha 9 months ago

Break out the needlenose pliers.

1point

#101

I’m On A Tight Budget, So I Decided To Buy The Biggest, Cheapest Peanut Butter In The Store. The Seal Was Broken. They Also Wouldn’t Give Me A Refund Since I Didn’t Have A Receipt

Final score:

22points

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ƒιѕн 9 months ago

I always open the lid and check the seals on everything I buy

4points

#102

After Spending All My Money On Surround Sound I Couldn't Afford Wall Mounts. This Is My Solution To The Problem

Final score:

21points

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Charley128 9 months ago

Not a bad solution.

4points

#103

Replaced A Bunch Of Lights In All Of My Rental Properties To Save Money In The Long Run, Only To Have The Light Fail On Each One In The Same Spot On The Board

Final score:

21points

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Hugh Cookson 9 months ago

serves you right you cheapo landlord bastard !!

2points

#104

I'm Assuming It's Those Cheap Walmart Tires From Down The Street

Final score:

21points

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#105

Cheap Packaging Handle Broke Before I Got To The Car

Final score:

21points

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Rostit.. . 9 months ago

dont buy clay litter unless its to keep in your car. Switch to corn based litter. You can dump it outside.

3points

#106

Wanted To Save Money By Biking To Parents, Wheel Broke, Ended Up Spending A Lot More With Train And Repair Costs

Final score:

19points

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Kelli Lindsay 9 months ago

The wheel broke, or the pedal broke, bc I don't see a broken wheel

4points

#107

The Cheapest Ticket I Saw Was Like $530 I’m Better Off Watching On Instagram Stories

Final score:

19points

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Nina 9 months ago

Doesn't look like a concert

41points

#108

Didn't Get Wheel & Tire Warranty When I Bought My New Car Because I Never Got A Flat Tire Before And Thought I Was Saving Money

Now, I've had my second flat tire within two weeks, and both times my wheels were almost destroyed. And I've had my car for only a month.

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Final score:

18points

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Jrog 9 months ago

No. Just no. This is not damage from a flat tire. This is a very, very hard hit on the curb that totaled the alloy wheel, so the tire edge don't fit properly anymore. They also scraped away a large part of the shoulder so this tire is also to be replaced. This is 100% a skill issue on OP's part, and nothing any tire warranty would cover.

56points

#109

Save Money And Make Your Burrito At Home They Said

Final score:

17points

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Kelli Lindsay 9 months ago

Not really seeing the problem here

17points

#110

Seems Like A Prelude To Salmonella

Final score:

17points

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Bambi 9 months ago

Is this person insane?? Free food and they do this anyway? Then, post it on social media to possibly catch the attention of those in charge of the promotions? They wouldn't think you did right. They'll think you're crazy !

34points

#111

When You Trying To Save Money During Covid And Opt Out Takeout For The Cheaper Freezer Pizza Option

Final score:

15points

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David 9 months ago

The pizza might be cheap but it doesn't put itself upside down at the bottom of your oven I've baked plenty of both good and cheap ones over the years and neither did that Also put a baking sheet on the rack below the pizza for drips

33points