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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 20:17

I say I am a mix of many countries. jewels are you from Aus? edited by Lady Bubbles on 31/03/2011

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 20:11

Just wanted to check in to say this thread has made me chuckle on a boring Thursday afternoon at work!

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EW GURU

Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 20:10

jewels are you from Aus? <em>edited by Lady Bubbles on 31/03/2011</em>

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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 20:09

What is chav ? Cheap is chav.

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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 20:08

Cheap is such a common word, only cheap people would use it. Economical, fiscal savvy, tightahse, money wise, yes but cheap is chav and reflects that. First of all, I have no idea what "chav" is and second of all, the point is that everyone of us - even the most wealthy - has a bit of "cheap" in them. Cheap is chav. Well, that explains it, mishy!

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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 19:54

He may only have so much money to go around so cuts need to be made somewhere. GirlAnachronism's DH reminded me that my mother used to say that everyone is cheap in their own way ... For example, my DH will take me out to a very expensive restaurant, no problem, but refuses to take a taxi to get there because it costs too much. I wear Jimmy Choo shoes, but hoard plastic sandwich baggies. So for a Thursday thread: in what way are you cheap?

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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 19:50

Cheap is such a common word, only cheap people would use it. Economical, fiscal savvy, tightahse, money wise, yes but cheap is chav and reflects that. First of all, I have no idea what "chav" is and second of all, the point is that everyone of us - even the most wealthy - has a bit of "cheap" in them. Cheap is chav.

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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 19:49

Cheap is such a common word, only cheap people would use it. Economical, fiscal savvy, tightahse, money wise, yes but cheap is chav and reflects that. First of all, I have no idea what "chav" is and second of all, the point is that everyone of us - even the most wealthy - has a bit of "cheap" in them.

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EW EXPERT

Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 18:15

but "tightahse" is better??! Oh yes, far better.

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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 18:06

Cheap is such a common word, only cheap people would use it. Economical, fiscal savvy, tightahse, money wise, yes but cheap is chav and reflects that. Are you calling the OP a chav Sticky? *getting wooden spoon out of drawer* Just stating it's a horrible word not in ones vocab.

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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 18:02

oops, has he read the scam about the jackets for sale at gas stations? Let me guess, the seller was leaving the country that night and needed money to buy his daughter an iphone but was willing to let these jackets go for a bargain. That's hilarious! Is that the sort of world we are living in now, when someone "needs" an IPhone! LOL!!! Scammers with a plane to catch and a daughter at home apparently lol. aka liars

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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 18:00

Cheap is such a common word, only cheap people would use it. Economical, fiscal savvy, tightahse, money wise, yes but cheap is chav and reflects that.

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 17:55

DH loves to shop at outlets/discount stores because he likes to see the markdown prices on the tags AND is also reluctant to let me buy books on the Kindle (unless they are free titles) because I read them too quickly. But then went and bought 3 jackets from a guy at a GAS STATION 2 weeks ago for 300 dirhams EACH! :\: oops, has he read the scam about the jackets for sale at gas stations? Let me guess, the seller was leaving the country that night and needed money to buy his daughter an iphone but was willing to let these jackets go for a bargain.

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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 17:53

I'm really cheap because I can't think of ANYthing I splurge on :D He he! Me too :)

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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 17:47

DH loves to shop at outlets/discount stores because he likes to see the markdown prices on the tags AND is also reluctant to let me buy books on the Kindle (unless they are free titles) because I read them too quickly. But then went and bought 3 jackets from a guy at a GAS STATION 2 weeks ago for 300 dirhams EACH! :\:

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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 17:45

Um ............ Oh! I've got one: I get my clothes made in Satwa and haggle like crazy, but splash out big-time on shoes/bags. I figure it all evens out in the end. :D

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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 17:38

I think nothing of buying expensive makeup and then throwing it in a drawer never to see the light of day again after one use .. and daren't even think about how many expensive items of clothing I have in my wardrobe that I have NEVER worn.. but I will squeeze every last little itsy drop out of a bottle of washing up liquid even going as far to put hot water in to make sure I get it all...

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 17:35

Only shop in M&S when they have a sale on as refuse to pay the 'extra' when the tag clearly says in English what the item costs. Don't buy clothes from anywhere here unless they are discounted!

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EW GURU

Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 17:25

Even though I travel biz/1st , I always trek around the mall car park looking for the cart deposit so I can get my Dh1 back.....and I spend huge amounts on DD's Mac products, but complain about having to buy my once a year eye liner stick.

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EW GURU

Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 17:04

I paid 1500 for an iPod and complain about the $1.00 for songs ;) XD Oh my goodness! So do I! lol!!

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 16:48

went all the way to europe with husband but shared food with him to save on costs!

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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 16:45

eaten in Michelin starred restaurants around the world but my favourite is...Ravi's!

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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 16:28

I will only eat at restaurants that have a BOGOF voucher and then choose the most expensive thing on the menu...

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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 16:05

I paid 1500 for an iPod and complain about the $1.00 for songs ;) XD

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EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 15:05

Went into Diesel the other day, saw a gorgeous little denim skirt for LO, picked it up and it was AED650 and put it straight back... won't spend those prices on a 2 year olds clothes thank you very much!

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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 15:02

Me: love shopping and buy expensive clothes but for lunch I prefer sticking to 10 dhs ;) Husband: takes me to expensive destinations on holiday in fancy hotels, but doubted a month before buying some equipment for his sports for 100dhs.

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 14:58

i buy Gucci shoes but i didnt want to pay 100aed for a new shower curtain as we are moving soon!

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EW EXPERT

Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 14:54

That's a good one!! I shop at Union Co-op (love it, loathe Spinneys with a passion), travel ecomomy if paying myself and wouldn't think twice about adding a couple of hours to a flight to save money by conecting (via Karachi in one case) :)

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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 14:46

GirlAnachronism's DH reminded me that my mother used to say that everyone is cheap in their own way ... For example, my DH will take me out to a very expensive restaurant, no problem, but refuses to take a taxi to get there because it costs too much. I wear Jimmy Choo shoes, but hoard plastic sandwich baggies. So for a Thursday thread: in what way are you cheap?

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