Thrifty Dater Mugs

'Can't be high-maintenance, but she must have class. Economy class.'

'Motels are pretty expensive, Melanie -- Why don't we go to a parking garage?'

"We were able to retire 6 years early by canceling cable & eliminating anything fun."

"They're on special offer so I got three times more than I could ever use for twice as much as I could afford!"

"Ten Dollars?! I can't eat that." Bob was on a strict low-cost diet.

'I've never opened her up on the highway, but I get great mileage in the city!'

Say it with flowers

'What can you get with a quarter?'

'Phone for help? Are you mad? Have you any idea how much it costs to use a mobile abroad?'

The Bargain Brand

How much would you take off for cash?

'I'd be more impressed that you bought me flowers if you didn't take a job as a delivery boy to get the employee discount.'

"Why pay for a tree in November when you can get one off the side of the road in January for free?"

'Fancy a good time - no strings attached?'

"You can come in. But don't try anything funny."

"How much if I pedal?"

"The portions here are so small, thank goodness there's a food bank around the corner."

"I don't need one, Gracie. My shopping list is very simple! Things I have a coupon for and things that are on sale!"

'Our financial adviser urges us to take a hiking vacation this summer.'

"Tia Carmen! We're at Plaza Mall...not Flaco's Flea Market!"

"It's cheaper to buy soap in chunks instead of bars. Just chip off what you need."

Yard Sale: Like-New Kitchen Gadgets

You always wanted a cute leather jacket

Buying roses - 'You got any with no stem?'

'I'm impressed at your choice sir, you certainly know your budget wines.'

'I got mine at a garage sale for only 99 cents.'

The 29p Shop

'Morag darlin', they've made you look like a hundred dollars!'

Half-price tighty-white day at the MoMA.

"I have two children from a previous economic cycle."

'This could be a swell time to buy our selves out!'

Pound sign being cut in half.

'We're only going for a week, but he's determined not to be fleeced by roadside cafes.'