Same here. Newest vehicle is over 16 years old (other is 34 years old) and still using Nokia 6100. If everyone was like me we wouldn't have an economy. Spend the money on good food, wine, beer and experiences, holidays, etc - not more junk. Tight as two coats of paint!
Don't get me started on Easter. Eggs will be on sale from January. All very desperate!
Trouble is, for many Brits spending and the buzz it gives them is pretty much all they have in their lives. Take that away and they have very little left. We're not citizens or subjects any more - just consumers programmed to await the next 'must-have, essential', piece of technojunk or whatever they're desperate to sell us.
I look on my winter coat as being new (approx. 12 years old) and my trainers (approx. 6 years old.) I've never seen the point in consuming for the sake of it. I've had my current smartphone for around 6 years and I'm only thinking of changing cause more and more stuff doesn't function properly on it.Same here. Newest vehicle is over 16 years old (other is 34 years old) and still using Nokia 6100. If everyone was like me we wouldn't have an economy. Spend the money on good food, wine, beer and experiences, holidays, etc - not more junk. Tight as two coats of paint!
Got to get to the shops, got to get to the shops, must consume, must consume ...
There again, I come from the county of Fife in Scotland and we're known for being a bit tight
The real paradox is that for the economy we're required to buy more, but for the environment we should consume less.
