Us Fifer's are known for being tight but jokes aside, I don't really look on it that way. If something needs bought, I buy it. If it doesn't, I don't.Jeez! You're as tight as me.
I used to regularly by tour t-shirts for concerts I went to along with regularly buying other new clothes. Then one day I realised that I had more clothes than I could use in 3 lifetimes. So now I don't buy any, I'm just working my way through the clothes I have - some never worn.
As for long lasting electrical goods, I still use the Sony Digicube clock radio my father bought me for Xmas 1981. It's been plugged in and in continuous use now for 43 years. Still keeps perfect time. Don't make them like they used to.
I'm careful with my money, not tight ... at least that's what I tell myself