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Britain in grip of 'shopaholic' epidemic - The Telegraph

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  • chucky
    chucky Posts: 15,170 Forumite
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    The male shopaholic spends an average of £338 a year on skincare and cosmetics, while their female counterparts spend £191.
    Jonbvn wrote: »
    Obviously bollox!!!!
    not rollox - mens faces are larger and have more skin, they require more.
  • nicko33
    nicko33 Posts: 1,125 Forumite
    michaels wrote: »
    So if credit cards are dangerous what about offset mortgages
    far less dangerous I would have thought.
    Credit cards usually used to purchase consumables or "stuff" that depreciates.
    A mortgage gets you an asset that retains value (+/-)
  • Really2
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    Jonbvn wrote: »
    Obviously bollox!!!!

    They are very wrinkly so that could explain the spend by some.:)
  • Jonbvn
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    edited 25 August 2010 at 10:57AM
    Really2 wrote: »
    Is larger a skin care product? (if so it could be an under estimate)

    Do you mean lager?
    lager-beer.s600x600.jpg
    Really2 wrote: »
    They are very wrinkly so that could explain the spend by some.:)

    Speak for yourself.:p
    In case you hadn't already worked it out - the entire global financial system is predicated on the assumption that you're an idiot:cool:
  • Really2
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    edited 25 August 2010 at 11:01AM
    Jonbvn wrote: »
    Speak for yourself.:p

    Jon, if you have nice smooth wrinkle free
    Jonbvn wrote: »
    bollox!!!!
    you either need to see a doctor or stop spending £338 a year on anti wrinkle cream for them.:D

    edit
    oooops yes lager, one to many. :)
  • Jonbvn
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    Really2 wrote: »
    you either need to see a doctor or stop spending £338 a year on anti wrinkle cream for them.

    So you really are a wrinkly?;)
    In case you hadn't already worked it out - the entire global financial system is predicated on the assumption that you're an idiot:cool:
  • Really2
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    Jonbvn wrote: »
    So you really are a wrinkly?;)

    My sack as always looked like a witches elbow. :)
  • bendix
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    michaels wrote: »
    So if credit cards are dangerous what about offset mortgages - I could 'afford' to buy pretty much anything that cost less than quarter of mil but I know I shouldn't - but the scary bit is that the Mrs also has a debit card on the account...


    I agree to a certain extent, but at least an offset mortgage is a securitised debt, unlike credit cards.
  • SingleSue
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    I just love all these figures.....

    My make up spend per 2 years is usually around £6
    My clothes spend per year is usually around £15-£20

    In my house, it was always the now ex hubby who spent huge amounts on tat. He once sent me out to treat myself to some clothes (he had had a windfall)...I came back after spending £25 and he sent me out to try again!
    We made it! All three boys have graduated, it's been hard work but it shows there is a possibility of a chance of normal (ish) life after a diagnosis (or two) of ASD. It's not been the easiest route but I am so glad I ignored everything and everyone and did my own therapies with them.
    Eldests' EDS diagnosis 4.5.10, mine 13.1.11 eekk - now having fun and games as a wheelchair user.
  • Strings
    Strings Posts: 150 Forumite
    SingleSue wrote: »
    I just love all these figures.....

    My make up spend per 2 years is usually around £6
    My clothes spend per year is usually around £15-£20

    In my house, it was always the now ex hubby who spent huge amounts on tat. He once sent me out to treat myself to some clothes (he had had a windfall)...I came back after spending £25 and he sent me out to try again!

    While I am happy for you, I also feel sorry for you at the same time.

    I also admire your lack of want, but then wonder why?
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