Me & My Money Annalise Murphy Olympic sailing medallist and road racing cyclist
Published date | 26 March 2024 |
Author | TONY CLAYTON-LEA |
Publication title | Irish Times (Dublin, Ireland) |
Do you shop around for better value? Definitely. Probably like most people, I love a deal and I try to buy what I need at the best price. That being said, I also think it’s important to try to support local independent businesses so I try to buy from them when I can.
What has been your most extravagant purchase and how much did it cost? My Rocket Appartamento espresso machine. I love coffee and after years of debating whether
I really needed one, I finally bought it, along with a grinder. It seemed like a very extravagant purchase at the time, but I use it every day and don’t have so many coffees out now. It cost €1,500, but I have had four years of the best coffee and happier mornings.
What purchase have you made that you consider the best value for money? Probably my racing bike. I bought it all in pieces, and I built it with the help of YouTube and a local bike shop. I still love it and I probably use it 200-plus times a year so its price per use is pretty good now!
How did you prefer to shop during the Covid-19 restrictions – online or local? I tried to shop locally during the Covid-19 restrictions.
Do you haggle over prices? I am the world’s worst haggler, and if I got into a haggling match with someone I probably would end up paying more than the ticket price!
How has the Covid-19 crisis changed your spending habits? I don’t believe it changed my spending habits. I have always loved cooking and would rarely go out for food. I do, however, spend quite a lot of money on groceries and good, fresh food.
Do you invest in shares? I don’t, but I am very interested in global financial markets as I like to know what is happening around the world. It’s something I would like to do in the future.
Cash or card? Card. I would say I use Apple Pay on my phone 99 per cent of the time. If my phone crashed? I would be stuck!
What was the last thing you bought and was it good value for money? I bought a new pair of trousers. They were on sale, and...
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