Reddit reviews Scotch Long Lasting Storage Packaging Tape with Dispenser, 1.88 in. x 800 in, 1 Dispenser/Pack

I've wondered the same thing, it seems like a zero-sum game sometimes.

Sometimes I have to let go of the "being super frugal" and remember, this is so much more convenient, practical, and takes up less space...so it's okay to do. Here's an example. I try to always have a small roll of packing tape (2" wide clear) because it's so useful. I use it when mailing things (duh), sealing up opened bags that won't be used for a while, and a lot of other random things. The roll I get is on a little dispenser like this, so it can easily fit in a drawer but still has a handy dispenser. Our current roll is nearly run out, so I while I was at the store earlier I was going to pick up another roll. A larger roll (and larger dispenser) is a lot cheaper to buy and would be more functional, but would take up way too much space to store. So I sat there for about 3 mins thinking, "but this tape is cheaper with a better dispenser..." before I finally convinced myself, "this is all we need, we don't need a giant dispenser, even if it would save us $2 a roll".

The same goes with a lot of stuff we can get at costco. I don't need 2 x 2L bottles of extra virgin olive oil, I can pay 50 cents more per Liter at the grocery store and not have to worry about storing 2 large bottles.

I have a hard time with the tools thing though. I do all my own work on our car right now, but I know once we move to a smaller apartment that we probably won't have enough (any) garage space to really work on a car. For the time being, buying a $30 tool is still cheaper than going to a mechanic, so it makes sense. But eventually I don't know what I'll do with all of them i'm slowly accumulating.

EDIT: I also hate borrowing tools (or anything really), I don't know why, I just don't like it.