Comments on: It's Okay to Pay for Value http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/2010/03/its-okay-to-pay-for-value/ Spicy Thoughts on Personal Finance Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:33:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Wojciech Kulickihttp://www.fiscalfizzle.com/2010/03/its-okay-to-pay-for-value/#comment-5744 Wojciech Kulicki Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:53:49 +0000 http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/?p=3727#comment-5744 Thanks! I had never thought of that before, so it's definitely something we'll look at in the next month (getting ready to re-tire the other car now). Thanks! I had never thought of that before, so it’s definitely something we’ll look at in the next month (getting ready to re-tire the other car now).

]]> By: Andrewhttp://www.fiscalfizzle.com/2010/03/its-okay-to-pay-for-value/#comment-5739 Andrew Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:13:45 +0000 http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/?p=3727#comment-5739 I'm here a bit late on this (I got here by reading your helpful posts about hertz rent2buy). Remember that there's a tradeoff between tread life and grip. Softer tires don't last as long but provide better traction. Even if you are a driver who doesn't push the limits, grippy tires can help you in an emergency situation. They provide an extra safety margin that hard, long-tread-life tires don't have. I buy performance tires for the value of safety. I’m here a bit late on this (I got here by reading your helpful posts about hertz rent2buy). Remember that there’s a tradeoff between tread life and grip. Softer tires don’t last as long but provide better traction. Even if you are a driver who doesn’t push the limits, grippy tires can help you in an emergency situation. They provide an extra safety margin that hard, long-tread-life tires don’t have. I buy performance tires for the value of safety.

]]> By: Wojciech Kulickihttp://www.fiscalfizzle.com/2010/03/its-okay-to-pay-for-value/#comment-1484 Wojciech Kulicki Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:44:17 +0000 http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/?p=3727#comment-1484 Very cool perspective, I wish more people would realize this. Very cool perspective, I wish more people would realize this.

]]> By: Victorinohttp://www.fiscalfizzle.com/2010/03/its-okay-to-pay-for-value/#comment-1483 Victorino Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:29:51 +0000 http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/?p=3727#comment-1483 For me frugality is not only saving money, it is also saving your life. We become frugal to get rid of waste, but not to let go of value. Therefore, it's okay to pay for value. .-= Victorino´s last post: <a href="http://moneyrelease.com/2010/03/31/how-to-reduce-income-tax-payable-and-expense/" rel="nofollow">How to reduce income tax payable and expense</a> =-. For me frugality is not only saving money, it is also saving your life. We become frugal to get rid of waste, but not to let go of value. Therefore, it’s okay to pay for value.
.-= Victorino´s last post: How to reduce income tax payable and expense =-.

]]> By: Patreniahttp://www.fiscalfizzle.com/2010/03/its-okay-to-pay-for-value/#comment-1482 Patrenia Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:36:02 +0000 http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/?p=3727#comment-1482 Hey Wojo, I just ran across this post today. Most times I do prefer quality over price especially when the "value" is considered. I just try to find the cheapest price for that quality item. You didn't state in the post where you were considering purchasing the tires, but I found a great online resource to purchase tires cheaper than anywhere in my local area (discounttires.com). I had the tires delivered to my home and mounted by my dealership with no problems. You may be able to save a few more dollars. Good Luck! Hey Wojo,

I just ran across this post today. Most times I do prefer quality over price especially when the “value” is considered. I just try to find the cheapest price for that quality item. You didn’t state in the post where you were considering purchasing the tires, but I found a great online resource to purchase tires cheaper than anywhere in my local area (discounttires.com). I had the tires delivered to my home and mounted by my dealership with no problems. You may be able to save a few more dollars. Good Luck!

]]> By: Wojciech Kulickihttp://www.fiscalfizzle.com/2010/03/its-okay-to-pay-for-value/#comment-1481 Wojciech Kulicki Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:07:55 +0000 http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/?p=3727#comment-1481 True, though I've had people who run regularly tell me that the experience of running in $100 shoes is like heaven on earth compared to the $15 pair. Personally, I still run in my beat-ups, but I wonder... True, though I’ve had people who run regularly tell me that the experience of running in $100 shoes is like heaven on earth compared to the $15 pair. Personally, I still run in my beat-ups, but I wonder…

]]> By: haverwenchhttp://www.fiscalfizzle.com/2010/03/its-okay-to-pay-for-value/#comment-1480 haverwench Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:49:05 +0000 http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/?p=3727#comment-1480 There are also (sadly) some cases in which quality really does not pay off. For instance, suppose you could buy a superbly engineered $100 pair of running shoes or a cheapo $15 pair that will fall apart after one year of use. The $100 pair is only a better deal if it will last at least 6.7 years, because otherwise, you will pay less buying a new pair of cheap shoes each year. (This is assuming that the cheap shoes are still a reasonably good fit and will not actually hurt your feet.) But experts say that regular runners should replace their shoes every 6 months anyway. So there is no way you will ever get your money's worth out of those $100 shoes. The same probably holds true for any product that needs to be replaced on a regular basis. .-= haverwench´s last post: <a href="http://moderntroll.blogspot.com/2010/03/partying-like-its-1899.html" rel="nofollow">Partying like it's 1899</a> =-. There are also (sadly) some cases in which quality really does not pay off. For instance, suppose you could buy a superbly engineered $100 pair of running shoes or a cheapo $15 pair that will fall apart after one year of use. The $100 pair is only a better deal if it will last at least 6.7 years, because otherwise, you will pay less buying a new pair of cheap shoes each year. (This is assuming that the cheap shoes are still a reasonably good fit and will not actually hurt your feet.) But experts say that regular runners should replace their shoes every 6 months anyway. So there is no way you will ever get your money’s worth out of those $100 shoes. The same probably holds true for any product that needs to be replaced on a regular basis.
.-= haverwench´s last post: Partying like it’s 1899 =-.

]]> By: Wojciech Kulickihttp://www.fiscalfizzle.com/2010/03/its-okay-to-pay-for-value/#comment-1479 Wojciech Kulicki Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:30:01 +0000 http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/?p=3727#comment-1479 Well summarized. :) Well summarized. :)

]]> By: 2 Cents @ Balance Junkiehttp://www.fiscalfizzle.com/2010/03/its-okay-to-pay-for-value/#comment-1478 2 Cents @ Balance Junkie Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:01:49 +0000 http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/?p=3727#comment-1478 Great discussion here. I can see all sides. Sometimes it's really worth it to pay a little more for value; sometimes you truly can't afford to pay for better value; and sometimes you don't know whether you're really getting better value or not. All we can do is know our own financial situation, do some good research like Wojo, and make the best choice we can at the time. You win some and you lose some! .-= 2 Cents @ Balance Junkie´s last post: <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BalanceJunkie/~3/olx9AVC84sM/" rel="nofollow">Financial Literacy Update #1</a> =-. Great discussion here. I can see all sides. Sometimes it’s really worth it to pay a little more for value; sometimes you truly can’t afford to pay for better value; and sometimes you don’t know whether you’re really getting better value or not.

All we can do is know our own financial situation, do some good research like Wojo, and make the best choice we can at the time. You win some and you lose some!
.-= 2 Cents @ Balance Junkie´s last post: Financial Literacy Update #1 =-.

]]> By: Black Coffee: My Favorite Blogs, Money News & Opinions #37http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/2010/03/its-okay-to-pay-for-value/#comment-1477 Black Coffee: My Favorite Blogs, Money News & Opinions #37 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:34:32 +0000 http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/?p=3727#comment-1477 [...] Fiscal Fizzle – While I’m on the topic of blog headers, where oh where did Fiscal Fizzle’s pepper go?  Did you eat it, Wojo?  Why did you get rid of that cute little thing anyway?  I haven’t been this devastated since the Tampa Bay Buccaneers decided to ditch their creamsicle jerseys.   Oh well, as George Harrison said, all things must pass.   While I’m mourning the missing habanero – or was it a serrano? – check out this article from Wojo on why it’s okay to pay for value. [...] [...] Fiscal Fizzle – While I’m on the topic of blog headers, where oh where did Fiscal Fizzle’s pepper go?  Did you eat it, Wojo?  Why did you get rid of that cute little thing anyway?  I haven’t been this devastated since the Tampa Bay Buccaneers decided to ditch their creamsicle jerseys.   Oh well, as George Harrison said, all things must pass.   While I’m mourning the missing habanero – or was it a serrano? – check out this article from Wojo on why it’s okay to pay for value. [...]

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