How cheap are you?
Quote: Greasyjohn
Pet peve: Why is it so popular for men to buy their pants so that four extra inches of fabric bunches up above the shoe?
I hate when I sit and my ankles get exposed. It's cold up here. And different brands are made differently, and I'm not trying them on, and I sure as heck ain't going back to return them. If they long, they long.
Quote: GreasyjohnDon't wash your clothes so often.
I haven't changed my pants in three weeks.
Quote: djatc
Obviously the second style with the untucked shirt so you can hide a biscuit under the shirt if you need to solve an altercation about the guy that stepped on your air jordans.
Only you can prevent the Battle of the Kool Moe Dee concert.
Quote: odiousgambitONE DAY? you mean you wash your pants after a couple of days? Mr Clean!
Depends. Around the house if I just stayed inside I go 4-5. I will reuse a pair an average of 3 times if I wear them to work. I like to be careful there sometimes as women notice this stuff and gab. I still remember when I still believed I might keep a job long term and dressed just a half a notch above the norm. I wore jeans one casual day and more than one woman mentioned it. So if I wore the same pair they would probably notice. It isn't the noticing I would care about but the gabbing.
I just got a new project for a month or two in low-level M&A. Since it is finance they have a high dress code, which means I have to dig out my ties and hope I still own 5 dress shirts. Recycling shirts is harder as you have to at least iron them.
Quote: AZDuffmanIt isn't the noticing I would care about but the gabbing.
Nah, man, you're missing the gift.
Oftentimes we put value on things that have none. Others' opinions, in this instance. Rather than caring about it, you should observe it. That's why I'm so forthcoming and honest about myself. From drug use to custody issues to employment loss, I put it all out there. Because one day, I'm going to deal with the people who know this stuff about me. Maybe it'll be a business deal, maybe it'll be some sort of relationship, who knows? But every time I do, I'll always wonder "what kind of person is this?"
Knowing someone is difficult. Knowing someone after you've begun the process of entering a relationship (any kind of relationship) is even harder. But by putting stuff out beforehand (wearing the same pants all week), you get a gift of knowing a person by their reaction. The gabbers? They just revealed themselves as a lesser person. They put it right out there for you to have, so you know that should you ever, I dunno, need assistance for something, they're not the ones in which to give your trust.
Quote: FaceNah, man, you're missing the gift.
Oftentimes we put value on things that have none. Others' opinions, in this instance. Rather than caring about it, you should observe it. That's why I'm so forthcoming and honest about myself. From drug use to custody issues to employment loss, I put it all out there. Because one day, I'm going to deal with the people who know this stuff about me. Maybe it'll be a business deal, maybe it'll be some sort of relationship, who knows? But every time I do, I'll always wonder "what kind of person is this?"
This is a valid point. Let me add to what I care about. It is not that I care about their opinion, I have hardly ever cared about that. What I care about is the negative effects of silly office politics. I have more than once worked in an office where a person decided for one reason or another they did not like me. You don't like me? Fine. Discuss business and forget about anything else.
The problem is, people do not leave it at that. One place a guy had it out for me and I knew it, but it was so bad that a third guy told me to watch my back! I told him I knew and thanked him. Now why did the other guy have it out for me? Who knows or cares? He doesn't like the cut of my jib, so he badmouths me. As the newer guy, well when word gets to the bosses, I lose. So last thing I want is gals gabbing about my pants.
Quote: Baccaratfrom79I don't care if I have $50,000.00 in my pocket, I frigging detest with a capital D, DETEST---paying $7.49 for a bag of $2.29 or $2.49 chips or $2.89 for a .49 pint of milk at a casino. Comp'd or not, I don't care.
If it's comped, you wouldn't be paying for it..
Quote: Baccaratfrom79I don't care if I have $50,000.00 in my pocket, I frigging detest with a capital D, DETEST---paying $7.49 for a bag of $2.29 or $2.49 chips or $2.89 for a .49 pint of milk at a casino. Comp'd or not, I don't care.
What are you talking about?
Your cost is $0 if it's comped.
You shouldn't be OK with staying your overpriced room either then, because they probably use some absurd # to apply against your theoretical comps.
I get pissed if they are overcharging my comp balance with overpriced crap. I guess it all depends on the type of comp. I don't want a host telling me they gave me $1000 in comps if I could buy that stuff for 20%. Im willing to buy buy $1000 in comps for $200 at most places.Quote: sc15What are you talking about?
Your cost is $0 if it's comped.
You shouldn't be OK with staying your overpriced room either then, because they probably use some absurd # to apply against your theoretical comps.
If my comps are unlimited and ever lasting ok charge whatever you want.
There could be taxation issues as well for the person getting comped as well. If you start getting into expensive jewelry or something like that. If it's overly priced that's a cause for concern.
its like a $50 hooker telling you your getting a good deal at $500. When you don't even want it freeQuote: Baccaratfrom79I am not going to wait for a host at some gift shop to run a comp where I am not staying. Likewise, we want a bag of chips, not a 1oz kiddie size brought up by the Butlers 30 min's later. There is no one except multi million dollar players that have unlimited comps. We are RFB&I. As said above I don't want $2,500 in comps that are really worth $250.00. Period. LOL...............
Quote: djatcI wear 34x30 and they bunch up. Can't find them any shorter then that. I wish they sold 34x29 or even 34x28 but no go and I'm not going to have them all fixed at the store.
Obviously the second style with the untucked shirt so you can hide a biscuit under the shirt if you need to solve an altercation about the guy that stepped on your air jordans.
I know how you feel. I wear 36x34. 36x32 is too short. 36x34 is too long but there's no 36x33 so I go with the 36x34 and eventually scrape up the bottom on my sneakers.
Quote: AZDuffmanThis is a valid point. Let me add to what I care about. It is not that I care about their opinion, I have hardly ever cared about that. What I care about is the negative effects of silly office politics. I have more than once worked in an office where a person decided for one reason or another they did not like me. You don't like me? Fine. Discuss business and forget about anything else.
The problem is, people do not leave it at that. One place a guy had it out for me and I knew it, but it was so bad that a third guy told me to watch my back! I told him I knew and thanked him. Now why did the other guy have it out for me? Who knows or cares? He doesn't like the cut of my jib, so he badmouths me. As the newer guy, well when word gets to the bosses, I lose. So last thing I want is gals gabbing about my pants.
I have a sit down job and I wear jeans evEryday. At the end of every week I make a comment to my coworker that I did it again. I made it an entire week without spilling anything on my jeans and wearing them everY day.
On the other hand, on Monday I wore a button down shirt that I also wore last Monday and Thursday. It was a little rank by the time I got home. I am going to keepY wearing of shirts to 2 days.
However I wasn't done. After checking in and playing a bit I was getting hungry. So grabbed the shuttle at the Fremont back to Sams Town. Changed shuttles and caught the one going back to Harrahs. Went into the diamond lounge at Harrahs ate whatever free food they had, drank a few beers, left and did the same trip in reverse ending at Fremont.
Frugal....maybe....cheap....probably. Then I put a few hundred through the VP machines and think nothing of it. All about priorities I guess!
Quote: AxelWolfI get pissed if they are overcharging my comp balance with overpriced crap. I guess it all depends on the type of comp. I don't want a host telling me they gave me $1000 in comps if I could buy that stuff for 20%. Im willing to buy buy $1000 in comps for $200 at most places.
If my comps are unlimited and ever lasting ok charge whatever you want.
There could be taxation issues as well for the person getting comped as well. If you start getting into expensive jewelry or something like that. If it's overly priced that's a cause for concern.
Every time I go to vegas I spend thousands of dollars on food/drinks/etc
I could probably get by for $200 for the trip if I got cheap stuff, but why would I when I can get fine dining comped? If I don't take those overpriced comps, guess what I get comped? NOTHING.
This isn't like "spend your comps on overpriced stuff vs reasonably priced stuff." There's really not much that's reasonably priced to spend your comps on, lol.
I'm not talking about eating cheap food I'm talking about spending comps on $1000 bottle service (someone who paid cash got for $400) a $9 bag of chips a $7 bottle of soda and water or a $16 bag of candy.Quote: sc15Every time I go to vegas I spend thousands of dollars on food/drinks/etc
I could probably get by for $200 for the trip if I got cheap stuff, but why would I when I can get fine dining comped? If I don't take those overpriced comps, guess what I get comped? NOTHING.
This isn't like "spend your comps on overpriced stuff vs reasonably priced stuff." There's really not much that's reasonably priced to spend your comps on, lol.
If the comp is to a nice restaurant and its value is the same as if you paid cash. I'm fine with that. There's some fair priced restaurants with good food. Cleo at SLS has been great every time.
Quote: AxelWolfI'm not talking about eating cheap food I'm talking about spending comps on $1000 bottle service (someone who paid cash got for $400) a $9 bag of chips a $7 bottle of soda and water or a $16 bag of candy.
If the comp is to a nice restaurant and its value is the same as if you paid cash. I'm fine with that. There's some fair priced restaurants with good food. Cleo at SLS has been great every time.
Even still. That $20 for chips and soda would cost me $4 in real money if I were to pay for it myself. Comped I pay nothing. Not to mention, If I want to go to a store then I need to tip the limo driver to take me there, and it costs me time.
I will not do it again, spend $24.00 for a couple bags of chips and cookies and a beef jerky like I did at The Mirage. I was staying at CP a CET property. I had express comps on my MGM card, the little shop there does not accept the points. It was during the day, I'm going to go find a host and spend 30 min's to get a darn comp. I paid for it and got ripped. Even airport stuff is not that expensive. I will stop at a 7/11 or an Albertson's and grab 3 bags of snacks and things we need for a total of $40.00 or so and be good. At least we get the size, the brand and the flavors we want. I don't care about the comp.
We just don't stay on the strip within the box of Tropicana Avenue to Spring Mountain Road. So its all good while we are out and about.
Quote: djatcI wear 34x30 and they bunch up. Can't find them any shorter then that. I wish they sold 34x29 or even 34x28 but no go and I'm not going to have them all fixed at the store.
We must have the same body shape djatc but I can find 34x28. Usually not many pairs I just look for them when ever I go shopping, which isn't often. If I find some I buy them even if I don't need them right away.
Quote: Baccaratfrom79I take advantage of my comp which is RFB&I. $400/$500 dinners, bottles, etc. Its all good. Seldom do we go to Vegas for 2 or 3 days, normally it is a week. We usually have multiple family members with us. We do things that entail using limos and/or Escalades provided by the casinos at least every other day. While we were there last trip we went at least 4 times roundtrip down West Flamingo out to El Capatin Road past the DMV and back to the Strip. We also went to Red Rock and to Summerlin twice. Plenty of chances to stop and grab stuff. It's not so much the price, it's the limited selection of the hotels and their tiny gift shops as well.
I will not do it again, spend $24.00 for a couple bags of chips and cookies and a beef jerky like I did at The Mirage. I was staying at CP a CET property. I had express comps on my MGM card, the little shop there does not accept the points. It was during the day, I'm going to go find a host and spend 30 min's to get a darn comp. I paid for it and got ripped. Even airport stuff is not that expensive. I will stop at a 7/11 or an Albertson's and grab 3 bags of snacks and things we need for a total of $40.00 or so and be good. At least we get the size, the brand and the flavors we want. I don't care about the comp.
We just don't stay on the strip within the box of Tropicana Avenue to Spring Mountain Road. So its all good while we are out and about.
Well yeah, if you're not staying there it's a different story.
If you're staying you just charge it to your room and the charge disappears.
Quote: kenarmanWe must have the same body shape djatc but I can find 34x28. Usually not many pairs I just look for them when ever I go shopping, which isn't often. If I find some I buy them even if I don't need them right away.
I think this is a common problem with guys. I am a bit fatter than you guys but I buy 38x30, I really need 38x29 but those are hard to find so I am left with that extra inch that eventually gets under my shoe and shredded.
Speaking of jeans, on the way to work today I slipped in ice and cracked my knee and head on the ground of the same time. Yeah picture that angle. It hurt, but more importantly I ripped a hole in one of the knees on my jeans. I guess this pair won't make it all week. :-(
Quote: Baccaratfrom79We are RFB&I.
Pardon a stupid question; I understand Room, Food, & Beverage, but what's the "I?"
Yet when we hit an almost $10,000 shared jackpot and have 2 or 3 W2-G'S he never wants to give more than $4 each. He only wants to give whatever each of us gets in singles from the jackpot. Really, $7 on $10K? It's especially low because almost every time it's been the first time the slot attendant has encountered an IRS form 5754.
Quote: GWAE$300 includes expected rental and gas.<snip>
GWAE,
Did you remember to account for the $100 charge (up front) for parking at the NOLA cruise terminal?
Dog Hand
1. Asked for more complimentary bread at a restaurant to add it to the to-go bag
2. Timed it just right to be at a buffet line to be charged for lunch to be served dinner menu soon after the changeover
3. Parked at a free parking hotel to stay a weekend at a hotel nearby
4. Stood around at a busy craps table to order comp drinks (Works way better than sitting at a slot machine to get free comp drinks)
5. Stood in a long taxi line on the strip looking for somebody to split the cab fare cost
6. Brought a flask to a dining establishment. Ordered a coke and made myself a whiskey and coke when nobody was looking
7. When visiting the diamond lounge, me and my girl grab as many mini water bottles we can carry
8. When I was presented with free drink coupons after sports betting, I sold them for a dollar each
9. Made up sob stories to the club bouncers to let me in without waiting and for free
10. Waited at the exit of National Parks to purchase car passes from folks leaving.
11. (I'm not proud of this) Snuck out muffins and pastries from a comp'd buffet to eat later...even though it was a winning weekend.
I know of people who won't order drinks in a casino because they feel pressure to tip....so they'd rather just go thirsty or bring their own water.
Usually bring home the free soaps, shampoos, and conditioners from hotel stays....I used to sometimes call front desk and request more just so I could bring more home. All of my towels, about half of my glasses, and nearly all my shot glasses at home are from casino/hotels.
So yeah, I'm not particularly cheap. I just do the same stuff most people probably do. Although, for me it's more of the fun factor of doing some stuff cheaply....and for the most part, don't have an interest in doing cheap stuff to save money. Same applies to vulturing UX (if ever), more for fun than to make money.
Only play casinos when there is a promo going on, go to the movies on Wednesday because its cheaper, rarely eat out without a coupon, ect, ect.
However, I tip my waiters bartenders and dealers pretty well. Have'nt taken a towel, pillow or glass from a hotel room since my college days.
Quote: DogHandGWAE,
Did you remember to account for the $100 charge (up front) for parking at the NOLA cruise terminal?
Dog Hand
Hmm trying to figure out what I was talking about 2 years ago. I assume it has to do with renting a car in nola. We returned the car in town before the cruise and the rental company drove us to the port. When we got back the rental company picked us up and we got a rental back.
It's like the prisoner who had spent seven years planning and executing a 'long con': "I'm a convict, what else have I got but time".Quote: zoobrewSome people who spend extra time being cheap, can really cheapen the value of themselves. Of course it also depends on the quality of the time you are spending on saving money, are you taking time away from your love ones or the time sitting back mindlessly drinking a cold one.
Spend hours clipping coupons and sorting them to save eighteen cents? Perfectly reasonable if that time would otherwise be spent being henpecked or talking to the walls or ... .
Quote: FleaStiffIt's like the prisoner who had spent seven years planning and executing a 'long con': "I'm a convict, what else have I got but time".
Spend hours clipping coupons and sorting them to save eighteen cents? Perfectly reasonable if that time would otherwise be spent being henpecked or talking to the walls or ... .
Couponing is time consuming at first, but you can get into. Method and really streamline it. IMO spending an hour to discount a cart of groceries by 30%+ is worth it.
Quote: gamerfreakCouponing is time consuming at first, but you can get into. Method and really streamline it. IMO spending an hour to discount a cart of groceries by 30%+ is worth it.
Just git gud and get gift cards from casinos.
I can't remember the last time I spent actual money (cash or card) at a grocery store.
Quote: RSJust git gud and get gift cards from casinos.
I can't remember the last time I spent actual money (cash or card) at a grocery store.Oh wait, yes I do. It was about a month ago because I forgot my gift cards at home. :(
Sez the guy who never has milk for his cereal!
Quote: gamerfreakCouponing is time consuming at first, but you can get into. Method and really streamline it. IMO spending an hour to discount a cart of groceries by 30%+ is worth it.
I don't know if you've got a really good coupon source or something, but when I started getting into couponing I quickly discovered that the generic brands are still cheaper than name brands with coupons. Also, 95% of the coupons I see are for stuff I never buy anyway.
Quote: TigerWuI don't know if you've got a really good coupon source or something, but when I started getting into couponing I quickly discovered that the generic brands are still cheaper than name brands with coupons. Also, 95% of the coupons I see are for stuff I never buy anyway.
Basically you need to combine sales, coupons, and rebates from different sources.
http://thekrazycouponlady.com is a good (but kinda spammy looking) site that matches those things up for you which takes a lot of the work out of it
Quote: TigerWuI don't know if you've got a really good coupon source or something, but when I started getting into couponing I quickly discovered that the generic brands are still cheaper than name brands with coupons. Also, 95% of the coupons I see are for stuff I never buy anyway.
then you are doing it wrong. If you do sale matchups with coupons then you can get a ton of stuff free.
1 tip that many don't know is different parts of the country get different coupons sometimes. For example, my local grocery store had a sale on Quaker Granola bars boxes. It was buy 4 for $8 and get 1 free so it was 5 for $8. Our paper had a coupon for $0.40 off of 2. Another part of the country had $0.50 off 1. So I ordered 20 coupons for $0.06 each and got 20 boxes for a total of $13.20 or $0.66 a box.
The card counters and the slot players are generally very uptight, and are often minimalists.
The hole carders aren't. Since they have a much higher edge, they're making more money. Consequently, they're usually not as uptight.
