Let me ask you this, do you consider it conservative to buy a very expensive patio set once in your life or to buy inexpensive patio furniture every 3 to 5 years? Do you buy a handbag with seams that fray, materials that wear after a year or one that will last a lifetime? I spend my money wisely. The first thing i spent it on was eliminating totally wasteful interest payments. I often think people do not understand what conservative really is. With money, it is being prudent and planning. Getting the most for it in the long view, not using it for short term gratification. It is not measured in how little you pay buying junk that wears out quickly.
Good for you!!!
As a conservative I shop around on Craig’s List and buy lots of GOOD QUALITY things second hand. I would NEVER in this life spend a thousand dollars for a handbag or any handbag. I spend my money more wisely than you it seems for I would not agree that spending a thousand dollars on a handbag is a good investment in fact it’s nothing but a total waste of money. I live debt free...my house is PAID for, my vehicle is PAID for, no credit card debt, raise my own food and NO I would not agree that spending a lot of money on an item guarantees quality. I reuse and recycle, that to me is being more conservative than spending gobs of money for unnecessary things like handbags and patio furniture.