I’m a big believer of buying quality.

OK, actually with the recent economic downturn, I’ve reasserted myself as a buyer of quality over quantity. Which is why this Back-T-School, I’m buying fewer items, but better quality items.

Pricegrabber just completed a survey that found that:

41 percent of online consumers with school age children plan to cut back on back to school spending because of the weakened economy

The top 3 money-saving techniques online consumers used most often to purchase back to school items: shop at discount/bargain/outlet stores (51%), use shopping comparison Web sites (38%) and visit retailers’ Web sites to print out coupons (27%)

I think I fit right in with that group. I’ve been shopping at outlet stores, using Pricegrabber to comparison shop and religiously looking for coupons before I buy.

I’m also shopping for quality which is why I like this JanSport Messenger Bag. With planned obsolescence out and buying things that last back in, this number one seller seems an obvious choice for back-to-school.

This messenger bag is available in a whole host of colors and features a main pocket and two smaller storage compartments. It also features a water bottle holder and smaller zip pocket on the back.