Real millionaires live like they are broke college students!! People with swanky style often are in over their head in CC debt. Now if what you want is tasty frugal cooking healthy too http://cheaphealthygood.blogspot.com/
A topic after my heart... one of the best vacation values is taking a cruise. There are often deals for under $50 per per person, per night...this includes all you can eat (good stuff, like lobster, caviar etc) and entertainment.
Ive taken like 15 cruises in the past 10 years, each one was phenomenal, and also a very cheap way to enjoy travel like a millionaire but on a bargain budget.
Also , besides FF miles for airline tickets, eBay often has some phenomenal deals from sellers sellign last minutye vouchers which they couldnt use and are expiring soon. I got first class seats to Asia for under $400 pp and arranged a Bali vacation, while most American tourists were avoiding Indonesia, at rock bottom prices (hotel rooms as low as $3 night with Expedia coupon)
bigdinkel said: I those people at bars believing they are all that. I love the C-Class Benz even though you have 84 more payments until that baby is yours! Those fools are also the ones who enable savvier FWFers to drive $100,000 cars for 90-95% off.
This SClass cost me $5400 , theres no monthly payment, cheap insurance, and the average person has no clue I didnt pay $100k
A first class seat after being double-bumped on a roundtrip award ticket to Hawaii gotten for $3 in candy bars. Two free tickets as a consolation prize for waiting two hours. That's what I call living!
VDBs are awesome. I once got a free upgrade to business (no first class on the plane) + a $750 voucher; this was all from from a free ticket!
RailroadTrack
Enthusiastic Member
posted: Feb. 27, 2010 @ 12:02p
Green for you OP. My wife (then gf-fiance at the time) combined our incomes, so we lived a fairly upscale college lifestyle. If you can find that special someone you trust, this isn't a bad option. Worked out great for me. We've been together for 8 years now.
If a millionaire gentleman must wear a suit, he will get something that looks fine but costs a dime. You don't have to do Brooks Brothers, but you don't have to be stuck with Men's Warehouse either. I find a good compromise is going with the higher end cheap executive suits at Jos A. Bank. Every year they have a liquidation sale and you can get a good suit for less than $179. One year I got lucky and nabbed two for $99.
You can get your dress shirts and separates for cheap from places like Blair and Haband. I use Google to find free shipping codes.
I order cheap but nice-looking silk ties off of eBay. Occasionally, I'll pay around anywhere from $9 to $11 shipped for a lightly used Brooks Brothers one.
I recently paid $16.99 shipped for a nice reversible black/brown Docker's dress belt. I bought it because I saw a similar looking Ferragamo belt made from similar-feeling material and clasp for $250 at Saks Fifth Avenue. No one will really notice the tiny dockers logo unless they're staring too close.
I also shop at the thrift stores blocks away from the wealthy areas in town.
greling said: I also shop at the thrift stores blocks away from the wealthy areas in town.
This is one of the best tips for high end clothing, assuming you have a thrift shop near a wealthy area close to you. You can find many high end suits that were rarely (or sometimes NEVER worn) for pennies on the dollar.
Its often funny how people will consider consignment shops and "vintage" clothiers to buy used clothes without hesitation, but turn their noses up if you mention the words Goodwill or Salvation army
Depends on what you buy. If you go with the ultra-cheap suit deals, they have some cruddy stuff. But, if you stick to the higher-end but fairly priced executive stuff, you can get some quality fabric. I got a 3-season executive suit for only $99. They were selling it for $399 the preceding week along with the bogus "$799" mark-down price. I paid $5 to my local tailor and she hemmed the pants.
sang614 said: SUCKSTIPLES said: This SClass cost me $5400 , theres no monthly payment, cheap insurance, and the average person has no clue I didnt pay $100k
I am wondering how you could buy sc class for 5,400. I just got into the world of finance in fatwallet. Care to elaborate? Ive detailed in other threads, but I get all my cars from auction, and I usually make money when I resell them, so cars are a profit center instead of depreciating asset for me.
But you dont need to go to auctions to still get luxury cars at 90% off their new price, depreciation has vbeen pretty severe on these cars and you can find nice ones on eBay, craigslist etc in the 9-10k range.
example http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1620518664.html
SUCKISSTAPLES said: sang614 said: SUCKSTIPLES said: This SClass cost me $5400 , theres no monthly payment, cheap insurance, and the average person has no clue I didnt pay $100k
I am wondering how you could buy sc class for 5,400. I just got into the world of finance in fatwallet. Care to elaborate? Ive detailed in other threads, but I get all my cars from auction, and I usually make money when I resell them, so cars are a profit center instead of depreciating asset for me.
But you dont need to go to auctions to still get luxury cars at 90% off their new price, depreciation has vbeen pretty severe on these cars and you can find nice ones on eBay, craigslist etc in the 9-10k range.
I have read your posts in manheim and searched e-bay; however, I could not locate your flaming deals like 90-95 off retails..I guess... I have to keep lurking and look for it? The example that you have provided are very vague: it does not say anything about the car- does that car have any knwon mechanical damage? does that car have any known incidents reported? does that car smoked-in? It does not say so.
No, you need to read what I wrote more carefully. There is a difference between 90-95% off retail and 90-95% off the cost when new (which was $100k on these cars)
Im not selling the car in the CL ad, just posted it as a random example I found. You can find a dozen similar examples on eBay, locally etc and you can ask the sellers whatever your heart desires.
The point of this thread is having all the trappings of a millionaire lifestyle at a student budget, not SIS finding a car that meets all your criteria for you to buy.
I'm really not sure I'd want to own a 10 year old M-B, though. I realize the link was just an example, but that one has 85k miles. Not a problem on most cars, but with those, I hope you're turning your own wrench.
If you're getting them at auction and are able to flip later, though, that's a deal. Most of us probably can't get in on that, though.
You are right, SUCKISSTAPLES! And Thank you for kind reply!! This thread is about living life frugally instead of talking about cars. But I am looking to buy some old luxury car,like 2004 350z. Can I count on your help later on? (About a year from now on, lol).
Anyway, let's get back on topics. I found this thread very intriguing, since I myself am college student. I found myself buying off craigslist are very good option. I bought silverwares, corell dishes, pots for 10 bucks and it is going strong for three years. All I have to do later on is to throw it into the garbage and I am good to go
sang614 said: You are right, SUCKISSTAPLES! And Thank you for kind reply!! This thread is about living life frugally instead of talking about cars. But I am looking to buy some old luxury car,like 2004 350z. Can I count on your help later on? (About a year from now on, lol).
No/
A FWF buyer would be one of the worst to deal with, as they want the rock bottom price, complain about everything and expect perfection. They are demanding buyers.
I prefer easy buyers. Less time spent and more money made
sang614 said: You are right, SUCKISSTAPLES! And Thank you for kind reply!! This thread is about living life frugally instead of talking about cars. But I am looking to buy some old luxury car,like 2004 350z. Can I count on your help later on? (About a year from now on, lol).
Anyway, let's get back on topics. I found this thread very intriguing, since I myself am college student. I found myself buying off craigslist are very good option. I bought silverwares, corell dishes, pots for 10 bucks and it is going strong for three years. All I have to do later on is to throw it into the garbage and I am good to go
The cooking tips in the OP are pretty good. Usually when you tell people to "eat like a student" it means ramen and other cheap, but awful, foods. Personally, I wouldn't want to sacrifice what I eat to save money. For the most part, though, you don't really have to.
Almost anything you love at a high end restaurant started somewhere as peasant food. Classical French cooking, Italian, etc. It's worth knowing that the more expensive cuts of meat aren't always "better" they're just more in demand because Americans like meat that cooks quickly and is relatively tender. Cheaper cuts of beef like short ribs, skirt, flank, chuck, spare ribs, etc are much more flavorful than tenderloin, strip loin, top sirloin, etc. The only exception is the rib eye, there's just no substitute for that, so buy it when it's half off on expiration day and freeze it, or splurge once in a while.
Most produce is cheap when in-season, I repeat, in season. Herbs are relatively expensive for a little bunch, so grow them in a window box if you can.
After that, it's all about preparation. Cheaper cuts of meat are usually tougher, so you need lower heat and more time, plus some ingredients that help break down that connective tissue. When in doubt, simmering with something slightly acidic, like tomato, will always work. Pork with apples, etc. Hell, BBQ is the ultimate example. Pork shoulder is crazy cheap, has lots of flavor, but requires time.
Don't forget chicken thighs. I'm not sure why America prefers the boneless skinless chicken breast over these, but buy them skin on and bone in. They're exceptionally good in any preparation that calls for chicken breast, at about half the cost. De-skin/bone yourself if you want, the bones are good for stock.
Last, if you have the time, make your own stocks. They're just made from the scraps of whatever you were going to toss anyway. Stocks freeze well.
A FWF buyer would be one of the worst to deal with, as they want the rock bottom price, complain about everything and expect perfection. They are demanding buyers.
I prefer easy buyers. Less time spent and more money made
I am not one of those devil buyers though I leased my car without negotiating my base price(it was base mazda 3, with a montly payment of 166), which was very stupid thing to do. Now, if I was evil Fatwalleter, I would have hunt down those ppl and would have made monthly payment below 100
sjwaste said: The cooking tips in the OP are pretty good. Usually when you tell people to "eat like a student" it means ramen and other cheap, but awful, foods. Personally, I wouldn't want to sacrifice what I eat to save money. For the most part, though, you don't really have to.
Almost anything you love at a high end restaurant started somewhere as peasant food. Classical French cooking, Italian, etc. It's worth knowing that the more expensive cuts of meat aren't always "better" they're just more in demand because Americans like meat that cooks quickly and is relatively tender. Cheaper cuts of beef like short ribs, skirt, flank, chuck, spare ribs, etc are much more flavorful than tenderloin, strip loin, top sirloin, etc. The only exception is the rib eye, there's just no substitute for that, so buy it when it's half off on expiration day and freeze it, or splurge once in a while.
Most produce is cheap when in-season, I repeat, in season. Herbs are relatively expensive for a little bunch, so grow them in a window box if you can.
After that, it's all about preparation. Cheaper cuts of meat are usually tougher, so you need lower heat and more time, plus some ingredients that help break down that connective tissue. When in doubt, simmering with something slightly acidic, like tomato, will always work. Pork with apples, etc. Hell, BBQ is the ultimate example. Pork shoulder is crazy cheap, has lots of flavor, but requires time.
Don't forget chicken thighs. I'm not sure why America prefers the boneless skinless chicken breast over these, but buy them skin on and bone in. They're exceptionally good in any preparation that calls for chicken breast, at about half the cost. De-skin/bone yourself if you want, the bones are good for stock.
Last, if you have the time, make your own stocks. They're just made from the scraps of whatever you were going to toss anyway. Stocks freeze well.
That's very informative posts- however, I have an objection of growing things. You would have to buy a pot, soil, seeds, not to mention that you will have to spend time with plants. Wouldn't that negate the concept of "Living Like a Millinaire"?
Light olive oil, spaghetti and your own homemade pesto sauce. Pine nuts are ridiculously expensive, so use shelled walnuts instead and add a small pinch of salt.
cameron2003
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Feb. 27, 2010 @ 1:30p
SUCKISSTAPLES said: bigdinkel said: I those people at bars believing they are all that. I love the C-Class Benz even though you have 84 more payments until that baby is yours! Those fools are also the ones who enable savvier FWFers to drive $100,000 cars for 90-95% off.
This SClass cost me $5400 , theres no monthly payment, cheap insurance, and the average person has no clue I didnt pay $100k
I am an average person. Never owned or wanted to own a MB. I never think "wow that car must cost $100k." I think more like, "look at that wanna-be dummy" unless its parked at a mansion. Then I'm impressed. There are just too many poor schmucks driving MB/BMW to get impressed over that.
For a cheap-but-good men's cologne, I'd buy a 1 oz bottle of Bay Rum essential oil off of eBay for $5 and dilute it into a large $11 bottle of cheap vodka. For a cheap-but-good women's perfume, you can do the same thing with rose hip essential oil.
autologic
Cranky Member
posted: Feb. 27, 2010 @ 1:43p
The title “Living Like a Millionaire” followed by TWO paragraphs on pork chops? Really? I didn't realize the taste of pork was the epitome of wealth.
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