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Things that are good value
66Mustang
Community Co-Production Group Posts: 4,682 Disability Gamechanger
We all like to moan that things are expensive these days but, prompted by a comment about the TV licence on another thread where someone pointed out that you get a lot for the money, I decided to make a topic where we can discuss/share things that we think are particularly good value!
They can be things you have purchased that have served you well or just things you think are generally good value.
They can be things you have purchased that have served you well or just things you think are generally good value.
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When I think about how much we use, and how much it costs compared to other utilities, it's amazing.
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Books: hours of knowledge or entertainment available for under a pound if you buy used i.e. from a charity shop
Video games: if you choose the right ones they can provide hundreds of hours of entertainment which works out at a few pence per hour
Vegetables: or really any healthy food. I hear people moan that it costs a lot to eat healthily but if you look properly you can get loads of vegetables and other healthy foods like pastas for well under a pound, sometimes even 25p or so. It is actually cheaper to eat healthily than to eat unhealthy food like a ready meal or takeaway
Plane flights: I find it amazing that you can go to another country for just tens of pounds (well we could up until recently anyway)
Hope you enjoy the plants...wow to be honest even £32 sounds pretty good for 48 plants!
.as you couldn't use it for a year they are giving you 18 months this year when you renew
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Pets - give company. spontaneous antics, love in their own way, stop talking to self
Good pair of shoes (£50 to £60 outlet price) to get good wear out of (and not fall to bits too soon)
Theme Park Pass (pre-covid) - can go to various places and just cost fare, (booking fee for some) Packed Lunch or dine there.
Cinema - (budget screen) some films need the big screen for immersive experience
Mobile Phone - Window to world and music player (budget to mid price)
Cordless Headphones - Tangle free listening experience. Spring in step on long walk.
Lego - satisfying builds, something creative
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A bit of a random one, but my milk frother was another good investment. I got it for sale online, so it wasn't very much, and it means that I can make tasty frothy coffees at home. This prevents me from buying coffees out as often.
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I no longer have to worry about parking while shopping, or someone parking in my space when I'm out.
You've got me thinking here.
My mobile is also good value at £6 per month, does all I want, phone, internet, great camera, great deal.
Don't like paying the TV licence though, never have. Even though thinking on it, we seem to watch BBC more than any other Terrestrial channel.
very useful for some locations the only option and others, the coin loos have long queues!
Also some Normal Loos are miles downstairs!!
not perfect though as some Radar are often out of order or close early.
Its rare i pay full price for any thing I need, unless I have to.