Day 63: Fixing Instead of Buying
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Shoes – check into getting them resoled. This may seem cheap, but if you spent over $100 on the pair and they still have “life” in them, it may be worth it. Check with the company you bought them from and see what repairs they may do for free, with their “guarantee” policies.
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Clothes – clothes are often cheaper to buy than to make yourself. This may not always be the case if the piece of clothing needs repair. A sewing machine or a needle and thread can go a long way! Instead of buying new clothes every time you shop, think about shopping at a thrift store. No matter where you buy your clothes, they often do not fit PERFECTLY. Have you ever thought about altering them to fit exactly how you would like them to? This may involve learning a new hobby, but it could save big bucks in the end, instead of buying new every time something does not fit just right.
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Cars – unfortunately used cars are not near as cheap as they used to be. Fixing them may be the route to go. Having a trusted mechanic can be helpful – someone who can be straightforward with you, explaining what the best choice is.
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Luggage – airports do not care what your luggage may look like going into the plane or coming out. No matter what your suitcase may be made out of, it seems it is inevitable that damage can happen. Rips, tears, broken zippers, broken handles, you name it. Have you ever seen a suitcase roll onto the baggage claim and wonder what in the world happened to it? Sometimes though, it may be just as cost effective to tape the rip, screw the handle back in, or attach a new zipper, than buy new. If you buy new, it is likely that damage will happen to your new one too.
Thank you! Sometimes it is hard to take the time to see IF something is fixable – that is why it is inspiring to read about the things you took the time to fix! That is amazing and to think about the money saved as well! Thank you for sharing 🙂