Mooney Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Me. All of my shampoo bottles are turned upside down to get every drop. Same with ketchup, salad dressing, etc. I cut open my toothpaste to get every last speck. I combine all the "little soaps" around the house into one. When I fill up at the gas station, I "wash" my truck (rims, lights) with the provided window washer. I pay with collected pennies sometimes at the grocery store. I buy my suits off the rack. I expect any vehicle I buy to last for 250K miles, at least. All my kids wear hand-me-downs, and I wear their shoes that they've grown out of (my 2 oldest boys wear 14's). I collect condiment packs at restaurants. I have coffee cans filled with used screws/nails/bolts that might come in handy later. But I tip very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty-eight Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Yea if im not msiaken I heard that Eddie is cheap tipper as well, I just dont remember where I heard it....-Grant buddy of mine worked at ruths chris waited on him a few times. Even with his complemantery (i know, i cant spell!) bottles of wine he still didnt tip squat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9_to_42_td Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Well if you live on the Eastern Shore I guess you have to be that way Me.All of my shampoo bottles are turned upside down to get every drop. Same with ketchup, salad dressing, etc. I cut open my toothpaste to get every last speck. I combine all the "little soaps" around the house into one. When I fill up at the gas station, I "wash" my truck (rims, lights) with the provided window washer. I pay with collected pennies sometimes at the grocery store. I buy my suits off the rack. I expect any vehicle I buy to last for 250K miles, at least. All my kids wear hand-me-downs, and I wear their shoes that they've grown out of (my 2 oldest boys wear 14's). I collect condiment packs at restaurants. I have coffee cans filled with used screws/nails/bolts that might come in handy later. But I tip very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miragv Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 i ordered a sandwich once and the waitress asked if i wanted onions on it. i love onions, but i had to ask if they were free or not. they werent, she said they were either 25 cents or 39 cents extra, i forget. either way i quickly said no and all my friends just burst out into laughter and so did the waitress so i guess i am cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Skins Fan Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I know a guy that is sooo tight, that he uses both sides of the toilet paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionary Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I know a guy that is sooo tight, that he uses both sides of the toilet paper. I know a guy who's so cheap that he uses a small towel instead of toilet paper. I think he washes it once or twice a week, when he's not feeling lazy. No, I'm kidding I don't know anyone who does that, hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfitzo53 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I know a guy that is sooo tight, that he uses both sides of the toilet paper. For the love of God tell me you're not serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoyler23 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 My stepfather (and his tne wife) went out to dinner with a co-worker and his wife. The co-worker tried to do the math to the penny of what everybody had. My stepfather was like, "just give me the check if you're gonna do that." So they get back to his (my stepfathers) house, and then he asked for GAS MONEY. HOLY CRAP! He never went out with him again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Whenever I go anywhere with my dad and brothers, he buys us kids tickets. yeah, my dad used to do that, and i've picked it up for myself :halo: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 of course it isn't...i was just conversating...Anyways, I have an Aunt that never seems to get the idea that when the family chooses to split the bill evenly, that she, too, needs to split the bill. She'll order water and a small entree and say that she shouldn't have to pay more than the face value. I don't get it. Why go out at all if you aren't going to have a decent meal and have a good time. As far as I'm concerned, if you go out and you pay more than what you probably should have, oh-well. Consider it payment for good time with family or entertainment. Quit being such a dbag. :cuss: i'm sorry, but i hate splitting the bill evenly, that allows people to buy the most expensive food and put it on someone else. being a vegetarian, the meals i order tend to be much cheaper, i shouldn't have to pay for your 5lb steak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 How exactly are you a cheapskate at all? LOL! There is more to life than booze and eating out, isn't there? I'm just not mad at my money and think waaaaay to much before I spend. I research every purchase to a fault. I'm in the process of purchasing new Scuba gear, and I agonize over every penny. It's pathetic. I probably have some type of condition! My wife quit taking me with her to the grocery store....I turn the poor womans quick trip into an 1hr 1/2 field trip. I'm comparing prices and reading labels...drives her nuts. As my Grampa used to say, "I'm not cheap, just thrifty!" I think that the main reason for the frugality, is that I hate the fact that I think someone is getting over on me, (Snyder & Co. notwithstanding) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I know a father and son combo that are so cheap, they went to a garage sale and bargained a $5 pair of skis down to $2. They worked out a whole routine where the father would pretend they were late for something and the son would lag behind giving the seller the doggy eyes until he gave in. . :applause: :applause: Damn!! Those guy's have skills! Thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfitzo53 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 LOL! There is more to life than booze and eating out, isn't there? If so, I don't know what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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