What do you insist on and won't settle for less?

[cleochatra]

For me, it is QUALITY walking shoes. I have such a difficult time finding good shoes which take me the distance when I'm exercising, and they usually cost a fortune (in my opinion, but only because I'm cheap).

I have weird arches and wide feet, and I need a lot of support or I'm prone to shin splints or blisters.

I recently found some excellent shoes.... and it's very rare I find a pair I love so much! Instead of doing the smart thing, I only bought one pair!

Then, as per usual, New Balance stopped making them. So I just shelled out a lot of money for the last pair they had in a size I can wear. I love those shoes THAT much! *lol*

What won't you compromise on?

[Bugaboo]

Re: What do you insist on and won't settle for less?

Shoes...any kind of shoes...walking...dressy...good quality shoes are the way to go.

Coffee

Sheets

Shampoo

Perfume

Furniture

I'm starting to wonder if I'm high maintenence....naaah.

[Isabeau]

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Hmmmm.....definitely my running shoes. I'm weird about shopping for produce too. If I'm going to pay these high prices, my romaine better be perfect! I'm the type of person that would rather do without something then compromise which drives my husband insane. Like, we had a blank wall in my living room for over a year because the painting I really wanted I couldn't afford. He wanted to put something up, anything just for aesthetics. But, he placated me until we could get the painting. I am not easy to live with!

[Kiasmama]

Re: What do you insist on and won't settle for less?

Then, as per usual, New Balance stopped making them. So I just shelled out a lot of money for the last pair they had in a size I can wear. I love those shoes THAT much! *lol*

Geez...they just stopped making my favorite running shoe. I bought three pair the last time I saw them on line. Now I'm down to my last few miles and need to find a replacement. I'm going to try and stick with NB though. I won't skimp on them either. I think good shoes solve so many problems. And I don't skimp on toys for my parrot How can you with that cute little voice saying "bye bye mama"!

[kkat55]

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Hum...this is interesting...I may add more to my list later, but these are the things that come first to mind:

Coffee: I love Coffee & Chickory (New Orleans style). Community Coffee is my favorite brand.

Business Purse: Leather

Business Shoes: Leather

Pet Food: Science Diet for our cat and dog since we found it makes their coat shine and they seem to eat less since it is more satisfying to them.

Clothing: It has to be "just right" for what I'm thinking.

Hair Products: I like my hair to shine and look good.

Bathroom Tissue: Ultra Northern (pink wrapper) is my all-time favorite.



That's all that I can think of right now.

[Bugaboo]

Re: What do you insist on and won't settle for less?

Goodness! How could I forget t.p? We're Cottonelle fans here! Ultra Northern is nice too. Either one though has to be 2 ply! Always!

[mamakimberly]

Re: What do you insist on and won't settle for less?

Speaking of NB:

http://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com

Check it out! I got DH some running shoes for $29 on there!

Anyway, I insist on:

Good shoes. No Payless!
Good bras. No droopy boobs please!
Good tp. No off-brands on my booty!
Good cheese. Indulge me please!
Good sex. No half-hearted attempts please!
Good makeup. No grody funk.
Good beer. What is in Nat Lite anyway?

I think that's all? Nah, I'm sure there's more!

[womanpraised]

Re: What do you insist on and won't settle for less?

My kid's education and spiritual welfare. Everything else is negotiable. I cant think of one single thing I wont try to find the bargain on.

[rybread]

Re: What do you insist on and won't settle for less?

Electronics. What can I say, I'm a geek.

[wannabethintoo]

Re: What do you insist on and won't settle for less?

Computers and anything related to them.

[brabea22]

Re: What do you insist on and won't settle for less?

Hmm. Ok here we go.

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Ok I guess I don't have much I won't settle for. The only thing I really can think of is my daughter's behavior. I expect her to screw up now and again, but I expect her to pull good grades and have stellar conduct in school. I have yet to settle for less. Fortunately for me, she usually uses my high expectations as motivation to really show us how good and dedicated she can be. There have been a few instances where that hasn't been true but overall, I don't really have to settle there because she performs at or above my expectations all the time.

[Curveegrrl]

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I pay extra to use Tide and Downy over here. There's only one store in my city where I can get them. They just make my clothes so soft and nice smelling!

I also always get Hello Kitty toilet paper. Just because I can!

Othere than that...I'm always looking for a bargain. Or a for a way to get my parents to pay for suff. *evil grin*

[womanpraised]

Re: What do you insist on and won't settle for less?

I would use Hello Kitty toilet paper, and get a sick and twisted kind of kick out of it!

[Kent]

Re: What do you insist on and won't settle for less?

There are of course the really important things - kids health and ethical decisions. However on more mundane things,
computer equipment -- buying cheap has bit more than one customer
food - when I started this diet, I decided I was going to eat well if I was giving up old comforts, so Ribeyes and Porterhouse are weekly occurances.

Other than that, I think I am too cheap not to compromise on things.

[mamakimberly]

Re: What do you insist on and won't settle for less?

Slightly OT:

Kent: Remember now, I'm a married woman, but can I just say that you are looking FINE??? I mean, you have changed DRASTICALLY from your "before" pic into a HOTTIELICIOUS babe!

WOWSERS! Tell your wife to keep her eye on you!

This is meant purely innocently! I'm *happily* married and don't want any FREAK people out there thinking I'm pulling a fast one!

Kimberly