30 Red Flag Signs You’re Not Frugal But Just a Cheapskate

Are you always trying to score a deal and constantly searching for ways to save? Have your friends started calling you out on being too cheap?

If so, it might be time to acknowledge that you’ve become a full-fledged cheapskate! Remember – there is such a thing as taking frugality too far.

Read on as we identify some common signs that your penny-pinching has become an art form.

#1. You Never Tip More Than the Minimum Amount

 

#2. You Always Look for the Lowest Price, Even if It Means Sacrificing Quality

 

#3. You Are Always Looking for Discounts or Coupons

 

#4. You Are Always Trying to Negotiate the Price of Things

 

#5. You Always Ask for Free Samples or Extras

 

#6. You Always Buy Things in Bulk, Even if You Don’t Need Them

 

#7. You Are Always Trying to Return or Exchange Things

 

#8. You Always Ask for Freebies or Free Upgrades

 

#9. You Always Try to Split the Bill Evenly, Regardless of What People Ordered

 

#10. You Always Buy Things on Clearance or at the End of Season Sales

 

#11. You Always Try to Haggle or Bargain

 

#12. You Always Bring Your Own Food or Drinks to Events or Outings

 

#13. You Always Try to Get Things for Free or at a Reduced Cost

 

#14. You Always Try to Borrow Things Instead of Buying Them

 

#15. You Always Try to Get a Refund or Exchange if Something Is Slightly Damaged

 

#16. You Always Opt for the Most Basic or Cheapest Options

 

#17. You Always Try to Get a Discount or Special Deal

 

#18. You Always Try to Get Free Shipping or Handling

 

#19. You Always Try to Get Free or Discounted Services

 

#20. You Always Try to Return or Exchange Things Even if You’ve Used Them

 

#21. You Always Try to Get a Better Deal on Things You’ve Already Purchased

 

#22. You Always Try to Get a Warranty or Guarantee

 

#23. You Always Try to Get a Rain Check or Credit if Something Is Out of Stock

 

#24. You Always Try to Get a Gift Card or Credit Instead of a Refund

 

#25. You Always Try to Get a Buy One Get One Free Deal

 

#26. You Always Try to Get a Loyalty or Rewards Program Deal

 

#27. You Always Try to Get a Referral or Referral Bonus

 

#28. You Always Try to Get Free or Reduced-Cost Maintenance

 

#29. You Always Try to Get a Trade-in or Trade-up Deal

 

#30. You Always Try to Get a Bundle or Package Deal

 

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This article was produced by Mama Say What?! and syndicated by Wealthy Living.