This is the rule of thumb for any product I'm considering "investing" in. Hardware tools, kitchen equipment, clothes, etc. Best case scenario, the cheap version is good enough for you! Worst case scenario, you splurge later on "the good stuff" and are out a very small amount of the original product you bought.
I spent $60 on my first pair of running shoes, with goals of running more often. Two years later, it turns out that I really like running, and now buy shoes twice that price that fit my foot and stride very well. However, my $8 polarized sunglasses are still $8 polarized sunglasses. I wear them if there is the slightest hint of sun, replace them every year or so, like the fit and don't need to rationalize $150+ on polarized Ray Bans.
This has helped me identify what products are good for me to invest in, and what stuff I can get by on. Remember, something expensive can still be frugal if you use it often and it's important to you!
December 31, 2017 at 01:01PM
