What won't you pay for that others do?

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  • _EmmaStrong_
    _EmmaStrong_ Posts: 647 Member
    I would NEVER pay someone to clean my house!! I will not pay the ridiculous prices that movie theatres want for their sodas and snacks, or even bottled water. I will not pay to wash my vehicle at a car wash. I'll just wash it at home with a garden hose and a soapy cloth. And the list goes on and on . . . .
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    What I pay for that others won't?

    Someone else to clean my house.....with a full-time, demanding job and a busy life, I'd rather be using what little time I have doing things I enjoy.

    I would love a cleaner, but my husband says no!
  • TheArmadillo
    TheArmadillo Posts: 299 Member
    What I pay for that others won't?

    Someone else to clean my house.....with a full-time, demanding job and a busy life, I'd rather be using what little time I have doing things I enjoy.

    I would love a cleaner, but my husband says no!

    I hope he's doing his fair share of the cleaning then!
  • DPruneda17
    DPruneda17 Posts: 124 Member
    I won't pay for a name brand purse. Or pay over $100 for shoes. BUT...

    I WILL pay for name brand jeans! There is a big difference in generic jeans and name brand!!! I will pay to make my tush look good! :smile:

    I also will pay for just about anything, for the right price. I'm all about making life easier and less stress. So I would rather not do the work myself. And I believe in letting the people that know what they are doing, to do it for me too! But I'm price conscience. So because of that,

    I do my own waxing, cleaning, cooking, and don't have a gym membership currently. I would rather rent the movie then watch it in the theatre. And I'm married, so sex cost me very little! :wink:
  • TheRealParisLove
    TheRealParisLove Posts: 1,907 Member
    Sex.

    The day a woman has to pay for sex is a really sad day! LOL

    HAHA!!! So TRUE!

    You aren't paying for the sex, you are paying him to go away!:devil:
  • Huskeryogi
    Huskeryogi Posts: 578 Member
    a tan

    Good one. I'm bringing pale back.
  • solskinnzombie
    solskinnzombie Posts: 122 Member
    cable. massages, manicures/perdicures, makeup, tans, housecleaning.

    I enjoy the fact that most of the things I own are from thrift stores or friends. Why purchase something brand new when you can reduce and re-use. Plus, when I do buy something new, it feels more like a treat and I put more value into it.

    I will also buy top of the line food for my dog, for he deserves the best.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    gym membership
    hair color
    anyone touching my feet
    massage
    premium gasoline
    lawn care/house cleaning
  • TheUglyFriend
    TheUglyFriend Posts: 338
    Sex
  • leahnass
    leahnass Posts: 5 Member
    I won't pay for cable. I can watch all the same shows on my own schedule through Netflix at a fraction of the price.
    I don't pay for a gardener. My husband does the lawn and I grow edibles in my garden. Sometimes I'll mow but not often.
    I don't pay for Mani/Pedis. I like to do it myself, at home, while the laundry is running and I'm watching Netflix. Plus I understand Vietnamese and most of those nail ladies are not very nice.

    I do pay plenty for purses. Marc Jacobs, Gucci, Proenza Schouler, le sigh.
    I will pay for lavish dinners at fine dining establishments. Most recently, a couple hundred at Marche Moderne for a Farewell to Foie Gras dinner.
    I love pricey wines and particularly champagne. If I'm only going to have a couple of glasses because I'm watching my calories, especially if they're accompanying and artisan meal, they have to be fantastic.
    I also pay for organic vegetable delivery from a local CSA. It's worth it to supplement my garden and always have fresh veggies on hand to cook.
  • taanoir
    taanoir Posts: 9
    I won't pay for designer clothes, I rarely care for the styles anyhow. Online games / apps just not a priority. Waxing, hair dye or most other beauty treatments, I'm graying gracefully.

    Things I will pay for , Pedicures - my back doesn't let me bend that way anymore, can't get to them to my feet to care for them. Sushi, sashimi, not taking the chance with home prep, I'll pay a professional.
  • fuhrmeister
    fuhrmeister Posts: 1,796 Member
    I won't pay for:

    fake nails - i user dot be an archaeologist so no point. I only occasionally pay fro a manicure when it is lumped in with my pedicure

    aminals from breeders

    car repair - my husband can do almost anything

    lawn or yard service - mowing is my favorite calorie burn.

    What i will pay for:

    wine direct form the winery I will pay up to $40 for a wine I have tasted and loved. but there are tons of wineries her in VA where I can get a bottel for under $20
    the correct tennis shoes for my whole family. Mine personally cost $20 from target and I LOVE them but my husbands cost over $100 b/c he has foot issues. My sons are in between.
    brand name sour cream - sounds silly but I love daisy sour cream
    smashbox facial powder

    Edit: I saw this on another post: movie theater snacks. I will not pay for them.
  • MisterGoodBar
    MisterGoodBar Posts: 157 Member
    Sex.

    HA HA...ditto!

    certainly not
  • pen_thief
    pen_thief Posts: 78 Member
    Interesting topic :)

    What I will pay for:

    -someone to mow the lawn: bees/wasps/etc. terrify me. I had one fly down my shirt when I was trying to mow a few years back and it was not good.

    -repairs I could not possible do on my own: electrical, car, plumbing, etc.

    -Aloha Bay candles. They smell good, are eco-friendly and create a lovely atmosphere in the house. One of my few indulgences.

    What I will not pay for:

    -haircuts (I have a method of layering my hair that I learned on YouTube. Works perfect every time and looks like just as good or better than a professional cut).

    -nails (I've had 1 pedicure and 1 manicure in my life. Unless it's a special occasion, just no.)

    -controversial one: people who stand at intersections with collection jars, guilting you into donating to something you have no clue about, like the local Lion's Club luncheon. I try to turn off right before I get to them. I think it's an @$$hole way of raising funds and is reminiscent of a police barricade.

    -another controversial one: research on certain diseases that I know the pharmaceutical industry/FDA (they might as well just be one entity, as much cronyism that goes on) will never allow a cure to be found for. If you watch the documentary Burzynski, you'll know what I'm talking about.

    -lottery tickets (I'm not left with much spare cash after bills. If the jackpot gets so huge that it'd be stupid not to buy one, I reconsider though)
  • Foxypoo61287
    Foxypoo61287 Posts: 638 Member
    Won't -
    *Expensive Purse. All of my Coach Purse's were gifts.
    *Jeans with holes in them ( I can make holes in them myself!)
    *Sex
    *Jewelry, I just don't wear any. :(
    * Ciggs

    Will -
    *Car repairs ( Ie: Oil Change. I can add oil, but I have NO IDEA how to change it.)
    * Hair Cut ( Had long hair and let someone cut it for 20 bucks and royally screwed it up!)
    * Good Bra... 36DD's here & def need a good supportive bra.
    *Pedicure
    *Massage
  • NikkiSixGuns
    NikkiSixGuns Posts: 630 Member
    Regular vehicle maintenance & minor repairs (just do it myself)
    Gym membership (too many options outside of the gym)
    Expensive clothes and accessories (my taste changes to frequently to justify spending exhorbitant amounts)
  • linz1125
    linz1125 Posts: 441 Member
    I refuse to pay for a meal I can prepare myself. Plus I love cooking, so unless its a special occasion or we are meeting up with friends, I cook at home.
    I don't understand why some people will sacrifice things to have nice cars. I have a decent car, but I see no reason to go broke to have a particular vehicle. My payments are very low, and I got a great interest rate.

    I refuse to pay for apps for my phone...if it costs, I can do without. I will also not purchase books - I get all of my books online on the Nook freebie Fridays or from the e-library in Indiana.

    Now I will pay for a manicure (natural nail, not fake nails) or pedicures even though I am very good at doing them myself. Sometimes its just nice to be pampered. Some people think I'm crazy for paying for quality ingredients for my food - but its what makes cooking so much fun!
  • dalexander82
    dalexander82 Posts: 111 Member
    Cigarettes and alcohol... Sorry
  • rm830
    rm830 Posts: 531 Member
    I won't pay for anything cheap.. I'd much rather save up for the expensive version.

    I pay for:
    Pedicures
    Gym Membership
    Personal Trainer
    Smartphone/apps
    Designer Bags/Shoes


    Yep me too.

    I won't pay for: sex!
  • atomiclauren
    atomiclauren Posts: 689 Member
    Lawn mowing/gardening/landscaping - I'm too compulsive plus it's decent exercise!

    Cable television - so many channels, so little time to watch, and not all that much we're interested in (and if we really want to see something, there's always a way). Plus, except for premium channels, it irritates me to pay to watch commercials..

    Car washing - see #1
  • dirtydmvkid
    dirtydmvkid Posts: 184
    Porn. Duh.
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    House cleaning.
    Ironing my clothes (some people pay for "dry cleaning" of men's shirts, as an example. they don't need dry cleaning, they need to be washed, dryed, and ironed).
    TV (lol). I wont pay for it. I believe it should be free. Although, I do pay for NetFlix. LOL. I know, I know.
    I wont pay for a gardener.
    There's more I'm sure.
  • witchyme
    witchyme Posts: 97 Member
    i wont pay someone to skin my deers and all my wild meat.....

    I actually enjoy skinning it, cleaning it, cutting it, and wrapping it....... hehehe
  • AlayshaJ
    AlayshaJ Posts: 703 Member
    Won't - Movies, porn, tailor.


    Will - Someone to clean my house. I am investing in this one REAL soon.
  • Nekhet
    Nekhet Posts: 380
    i wont pay someone to skin my deers and all my wild meat.....

    I actually enjoy skinning it, cleaning it, cutting it, and wrapping it....... hehehe

    Ummmm...marry me? ha ha :flowerforyou: :heart:
  • downwithbottledwater
    downwithbottledwater Posts: 44
    Bottled water. Cause it's evil.
  • paulaviki
    paulaviki Posts: 678 Member
    Books for my kindle - there are so man free ones to read!
    Any sort of cleaning - it just feels lazy (and I do work full time!)
    Gym membership - its just way too much each month for me to do it!
  • SARgirl
    SARgirl Posts: 572 Member
    I won't pay for: Annual credit card fee, extended warranties on items, or manicures (they are chipped within a day and I can do just as good a job).

    I will pay for: monthly massage (my treat to myself), a good dinner out (I will gladly pay $50 or more for just myself for dinner if the food is awesome), and a pedicure (I love the spa pedicures!). I will also spend money on high quality shoes and clothes because you can tell the difference and they last longer, but I generally will not pay full price (sale or coupon needed!).

    If I could afford it: I would pay for lawn care and house cleaning and a personal shopper!
  • Awkward30
    Awkward30 Posts: 1,927 Member
    I won't pay for expensive clothes or shoes
    Organic fruits and veggies, even though I probably should for some of the "dirtier" ones
    I won't pay for coffee outside of my house (maybe once a month I do because I'm socially pressured into it lol)

    I have a friend who won't buy anything at a restaurant she can make herself (relatively easily). I like that policy, but I want what I want when I want it

    I will pay for whatever is on sale. I'm absolutely awful about getting a great deal on something I didn't need. Or better yet, something I "could use eventually," so I have 2 teeth whitening kits, at least 5 of each: shampoos, conditioners, and styling products, etc. I'm trying to change this, but I also have a pattern of buying convenience foods, protein bars and such... but I make really yummy ones, so I really should stop buying and make my own.
  • kaseysospacey
    kaseysospacey Posts: 499 Member
    Cleaning supplies. I limit (except for Tide and oxiclean for clothes and Dawn for dishes) my cleaning supplies to salt, baking soda, and vinegar and water. These items, in different combinations, can clean virtually anything. And soon I'll be making some gel cleaner of my own that works for clothes and dishes as well so I won't need to buy those either.

    Paper towels. It takes less to just wash rags.

    Diapers. I cloth diaper and save a ton.

    Hair color/cuts. Just not my thing anymore. I'm growing my hair out and I like the color that it is.

    Things I use the money I saved for:
    comic books
    books
    video games
    computer stuff
    smaller clothing ;) since mfp is awesome

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