Frugal Fashionista Gifts

'I hear that diamonds are really, really hard. Do you have anything easier?'

School Supplies and Small Loans.

'I received your list of the type of company car you'd like to receive. The Maserati, Ferrari, Porche and Viper isn't possible, but there is a 1978 Pinto with your name written all over it.'

'My son needs a laptop for college. Do you have any with a keyboard that does not have the $ key?'

'I'm sorry but this computer coupon is good only when printed on a color printer.'

Thrift: bathe fully dressed and wash your clothes at the same time

"It was what he wanted... only cheaper"

'It makes conferences so much cheaper, no travel costs and we only need to buy our own drinks!'

Bad times for retirees.

Hair transplant on the cheap!

Sale Sale...

'Cutting prices by shrinking pack sizes. Hey! It's not that bad after all!'

Supermarket bill turns into snake

'We devised a household budget and forgot to include a clothing allowance.'

Drastically Reduced Prices!

'It's rather unorthodox, but it appears the deposit refund on the empties will cover your first interest payment.'

"If we don't give up the cars, holidays and meals out we'll never save enough in our pension to have a decent retirement."

'We are entering an era of thrift, so in place of champagne and canapes, there will be a jumble sale.'

'I couldn't afford a spray tan, so I did it myself with a brush and roller.'

"Another jumper dear?"

"He's something new. Our phone bill now has a monthly stub perforation fee."

The New Poor

"Here's a money-saving tip."

'Do you have to bring your take-home pay home with you?'

"There was a half price sale so I was able to buy twice as much."

"I'm conservative with my money like you, Granddad. I keep my piggy bank under my mattress."

'This invoice must be for you: one diamond bracelet $4.50.'

"I can't afford a season ticket and clothes."

'It may well have saved us a few bob out of our meagre pension, dear, but next time I'm going to Giovanni's!'

"Yeah, my mum never buys individual school photos. With so many of us, it's cheaper to get a group photo..."

"That's the first time I've ever seen your mother let go of her purse."

'These days, if you have to ask, you can't afford ANYTHING.'

'Ned and I joined a price club.'

"I'll bet you think I'm a terrible opportunist."

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