On the cheap conversation questions

Because of the recession, many people are trying to find ways to do things “on the cheap”.


 * Have you changed any of your spending habits in an attempt to save money? For example, have you:
 * Changed the supermarket where you do your shopping or changed the brands you normally buy?
 * Questioned bank or credit card commissions?
 * Altered your habits with regards to eating out?
 * Changed the type of presents you give?
 * Made changes to your exercise regime?
 * Fix things yourself instead of having them repaired by professionals?
 * Considered exchanging skills instead of paying for services? (Bartering) Do you know of any websites that are for this?
 * Have you heard of workaway( http://www.workaway.info/ )?


 * Many companies have altered their pricing policy to attract customers. What examples of this can you think of? (restaurants, furniture shops, service industries, etc.)


 * Have you ever used the “coupon” system, such as Groupalia, Groupon, etc. What was your experience like?


 * Have you heard of couch-surfing? For more information: https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/how-it-works
 * Would you ever consider putting up a stranger in your home?
 * Would you like to couch-surf?


 * What other cheap ways are there of staying in other towns, cities or countries?


 * What cheap ways are there of travelling?


 * If a friend of yours wanted to come and visit your town on the cheap, what would you recommend he/she does? Where should they eat /stay etc?


 * Do you ever haggle over purchases? What kind of things do you haggle over? Do you enjoy haggling? Do you drive a hard bargain (haggle to get a big benefit)?


 * Many people are making money by selling their possessions, or buying and re-selling goods, on auction sites such as eBay. Have you ever used these sites? Are they generally good value for money?


 * Would you consider buying anything second-hand? What kind of items?