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Would you spend half a month’s salary on a must-have item or do you trawl the charity shop for vintage bargains? Take our quiz to find out exactly what sort of shopper you are…

Question one

You have bought a small item from an expensive shop and the shop assistant asks if you want a bag, do you?

A Feel offended that she’s even asked, or course you don’t need a bag - you carry your handy, if well-worn, canvas bag with you everywhere.

B Take her up on the offer but only so you can keep hold of the posh bag and use it as wrapping paper.

C Of course you want a bag, and a big one, you want to parade it down the high street.

Question two

Sale shopping: is it a bargain laden paradise or jumble-sale hell?

A Hell on earth. Why battle through the crowds for last seasons cast offs?

B I am not a big shopper at the best of times but I will have a rummage in the bargain box.

C I am first in line – whatever time of day. I just love the rush of bagging myself a great bargain.

Question three

You wear a stunning, but supermarket bought, dress to a posh party and someone asks you where it’s from, do you..?

A Tell them of course, why would I be ashamed of my beautiful bargain?

B I would hate the attention and quietly shuffle off saying I don’t remember.

C It would take a bit of quick thinking but I would pretend it was a little known designer number and hope that no one had seen it in the supermarket.

Question four

There’s only one top left in your size but you notice a tiny tear in the seam, do you?

A Feel lucky that there is one in your size left and buy it anyway. You can stitch it up later.

B Stride to the till to demand a good discount, you know your rights.

C Loudly pronounce that this would never happen in the high end stores you normally shop in and hope that the salesperson reduces the item.

Question five

The new must-have gadget launches next month, when do you get it?

A I am the VIP list for pre-release delivery of course.

B I’ll get one online – it might mean setting up a US postal address but that’s easy and a lot cheaper than prices here.

C I’ll get it second hand once the masses are bored of it. It’s not worth paying a fortune for.

Question six

Faux fir and leopard print is the new craze but do you wear it?

A No. I know what suits me and it’s certainly not that.

B I’d give it a go but I only buy high-fashion items from cheap high-street shops.

C If the designers are using it then it must be on trend. Count me in.

Question seven

You have a new gadget but you’re not sure how to use it, what do you do?

A Go to a free in-store tutorial classes of course, it’s part of the service.

B Sign up to their paid-for round the clock service – I need to be a whizz on it if I’m going to impress my friends,

C New gadget? I haven’t had one of them since the 70s.

Question eight

Food shopping; online or instore?

A In store and always local. Never a supermarket.

B Online supermarket shopping – it’s the best way to budget.

C An Ocado or local deli are the only options if you want good quality.

Question nine

Nightmare! Someone at the party is wearing the same dress as you. What do you do?

A That’s hilarious, we must have been rummaging in the same bargain bin. She can be my new best friend.

B That’s awkward. I’ll just avoid her.

C That is so embarrassing, one of us will have to leave. I was sure by buying top end I’d avoid this kind of thing.

Question ten

You’re having a spring clean of your wardrobe, do you?

A Take it to a local charity shop, it’s nice to think someone else can make use of your old clothes.

B I don’t do spring cleaning – everything in my wardrobe cost too much to throw away.

C See it a prime eBay opportunity. You can make a nice sum from your cast offs.

Workout your score

Qu1 A. 5 B. 15 C. 20

Qu2 A. 20 B. 5 C. 10

Qu3 A. 10 B. 5 C. 20

Qu4 A. 5 B. 15 C. 20

Qu5 A. 20 B.15 C. 5

Qu6 A. 5 B. 15 C. 20

Qu7 A. 15 B. 20 C. 5

Qu8 A. 5 B. 15 C. 20

Qu9 A. 15 B. 5 C. 20

Qu10 A. 5 B. 20 C. 15

50 – 100 Local lover

You’re an eco chick and not the least bit worried about brand names. You’re always thinking about being green and you see no need for flashy new items. You know you can find some real gems in charity shops and it’s nice to think you are giving something back. You buy local and like to support local suppliers whenever you can.

Top tip – treat yourself once in a while. While buying just what you need is admirable, sometimes it’s nice to have something simply because you want it. While your save-the-world techniques are well worth sticking too you can’t change the world single handidly and the occasional high street buy is okay.

101 – 150 The queen of shops

You are a queen shopper in all senses. You know where to find bargain and how to exercise your shopper’s rights. You know your budget but sometimes opt for a bit of luxury – although always reduced of course. You’re the first in line for a sale and at home you’re an online auction expert. You work the high street.

Top tip: Perhaps you could think a little more about quality over quantity – invest in some good quality staple items to mix and match with bargains. When it comes to food shopping why not try a few weeks without using the supermarket – you’ll love the community spirit of local shopping and might even find a way of getting some bargains.

151-200 Splash the cash

You lucky thing. You love shopping and clearly have the cash to enjoy it as an expensive pastime. Designer labels are all important and you’ll pay to get them. Shopping is more about acquiring the latest look or gadget rather than getting things you need. You like browsing in local designer boutiques and buy the best food you can for weekly dinner parties – both of which mean you are a great support of local supplier.

Top tip – try rummaging in a charity shop one day – you can find some unique pieces and it’s all about vintage nowadays you know. Also consider a good wardrobe spring clean and take your unwanted items to a local charity shop – they will love you for it and it’s another way to give something back.