A proverb meaning buying cheap things often leads to wasting money because they break or don't last—'you get what you pay for.'
この靴はすぐ壊れた。安物買いの銭失いだったね。
These shoes broke quickly. It was a case of 'buy cheap, lose money.'
安物買いの銭失いにならないように、評判を確認してから買おう。
To avoid wasting money on cheap items, check reviews before buying.
少し高くても耐久性のあるものを選んだ方がいい。安物買いの銭失いは避けたい。
It's better to choose something a bit more expensive but durable. I'd rather avoid buying cheap and wasting money.