Charity shops.....
have already been mentioned.

It's not the shopping there that makes you a tightwad, but it does shift your whole set of values down a notch.

I must emphasize I do not think I am tight, if I see something I like in a charity shop I will buy it, but I never ever try stuff on, for 2 reasons. Firstly it's a faff, secondly if I don't like it I'll simply give it back. I don't ask for a refund, when they offer me a receipt I don't take it on the basis that they can have it and I've lost a couple of quid or so but it goes to a good cause.

The thing is though, your perception of what is good value goes all to cock. I've rummaged through racks of clothes and not bought something on the basis that "ooh, that's a bit pricey" even though we're talking about stuff that, instead of £3 is, heavens above, £4.50, which of course it isn't by any stretch of the imagination, but in percentage terms it is nearly twice the price!!!!

Apart from undercrackers and socks the last thing I remember buying new was my suit which I got married in, speaking of which today is my 4th wedding anniversary, and what special occasion did Mrs.Tinypod plan to mark this? Decorating our fucking bathroom, that's what! Woo. Yayy. And fucking huzzah.
(tinypod will never learn. Ever., Thu 23 Oct 2008, 23:00, 2 replies)

My wedding outfit came from a charity shop, when I was a penniless student.
Apricot silk, 3-piece, BNWT, £12.99.

I looked up the designer on t'interweb and was gratified to discover that it was a one-off, costing originally £650-$750.
(Juan Quar is clinging to her front teeth on, Fri 24 Oct 2008, 0:29, closed)

I do this too
I actually quite look forward to my monthly trawl around the charity shops. It's a decent day out, and usually bulks up my wardrobe, book and DVD collection quite nicely. The only thing I've ever tried on though was a pair of Armani trousers which were going for £10. Seemed a bit steep but I decided to treat myself and paid up.
(bblgoose, Wed 29 Oct 2008, 18:41, closed)