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5 Ways To Never Regret Your Purchases
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- čas přidán 14. 08. 2024
- These are some of my tips to minimize regretful purchases. An important part of "buying less and buying better" is to be more conscious of your shopping and only buy things that will work for your lifestyle, that you'll actually use and enjoy having.
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When I'm shopping, I always have the thought that if I don't absolutely love the item or if I'm not sure and hemming and hawing about the item then I don't buy it. I've never had one instance of regretting not buying that so-so item and it has saved me a lot of money that way.
I can't believe I also have that same thought
But I don't know why this thought only came before or after buying clothes
Not while I am shopping
Your example of starting to cook with the tools you already have in your kitchen is SO relevant to us right now and I am a big proponent of that approach. We started cooking this year and have been really happy with the VERY few tools and supplies we already own. The only thing we eventually ended up purchasing was a food processor and it was something we'd debated about and decided we really needed. Now I love using it so much more because it was a thought out purchase that really helps our process in the kitchen!
Nice! Yeah I was really surprised too how few things I actually need to make what I want, especially when there are SO MANY kitchen tools out there.
While online 'window' shopping I add everything I likes on my bookmarks. After a few days I go back and see how I feel about the items and I usually just realize ''nah I don't need and don't want this''
I always use the "would I still buy this if it costs 50% more?" or "would I want to save up money to buy this thing?" questions to see if I actually want/need that particular item, or if I'm just buying something because I can.
I'm not minimalist, but I do basically all of these. My big stick to is "Will I wear it? Will I use it?" If I can't answer that with a solid, "totally", it goes back on the shelf. I do the wait a week thing with online orders all the time, or with craft items like yarn, so I can be really sure that's the color I want, etc.
The biggest issue I run into with online stuff is on Amazon and getting knock offs or lesser quality used items than listed, and there's really nothing you can do about it. I never buy cologne online for this reason. And often reading the reviews only tells you someone got a knock off, not which seller they bought through. The worst tend to be used books and dvds with dishonest third-party sellers. You kind of have to choose if you want to pay full price for the item new, or go used and risk having to do a return or refund if the item is lesser condition or doesn't play right. (And you've got to take the time to check dvds as soon as they show up.) A friend and I have a couple book dealers on Amazon we never buy through anymore because their idea of used-very good is not very good (that and selling stickered up library copies without informing the buyer). hippo-books is one of them.
great tips as always!
my n. 1 tip for buying clothes, as obvious that can sound, is TO TRY ON on the item when you are IN THE STORE.
In the past I was used to buy clothes thinking "oh yes this is great, it will look awesome on me" and 90% of the time that was not the case, maybe it was just the wrong size, but often it was something that it was not right for my style, my body shape or simply it was not so nice as it looked on display or as I had figured in my mind.
At that point the money was gone, and yes, you can return the item, but you often exchange the initial thing with something "meah" that you HAVE to buy because you cannot have the money back.
Two additional things I do:. I imagine what it would be like to have to get rid of it shortly after I buy it. For instance, would it be difficult to sell or donate, out would I feel bad having to throw it away? Sometimes that helps me decide. I also imagine how hard it would be to store it or move it around if I ever have to move.
Such a good tip!! We should all be more conscious of the lifecycle of the things we consume and think about what happens to it after we no longer want it/can use it. :)
Ashlee Mackley
I try and imagine at least 5 outfits, using existing clothes in my wardrobe, that will go with the item.
Laura Brainwood I like also Livia Firth's tip "Will I wear it at least 30 times?" Since I've heard that I've used it on all purchases expect my wedding dress ;)
God, I love this sweater!
I realized quite a while ago that purchases I make because I absolutely love the item at the time and I just "have to" buy it, end up being disappointing. And the purchases I'm not 100% sure of, because the item is more practical than pretty, are mostly those that I'm happy about! So my tip would be - don't always follow your heart in buying things because it can be very superficial. :D
I definitely find that time is the best help when preventing unnecessary purchases or regrets. I keep wish lists or items in my "shopping cart" on sites and try to always wait a while. Jenna K's comment is one I am using more and more as well. I make the effort to focus on what I really love and just let the rest go. Not 100% but with practice, I'm getting more and more in tune with this one. The third strategy for me is clarity--getting clear on what I want my life to feel like and look like, and how I want to move in the world makes a huge difference in how I see the things I may want to bring into my experience. Thanks for these tips!
That's a great tip!! Knowing how you want your life to look/feel like is wonderful to help you see if/how something would or wouldn't fit into that. :)
I find myself putting a lot of items in on line shopping carts too and what happens to me is that after I have reached some ridicolous amount of money to spend to have those things, my interest goes away.
I really like your idea of keeping an ongoing "wish list" on hand so you don't purchase things you don't really need. I have a bad habit of buying things that are on sale just because they're on sale. It's something I'm working on this year. As a new subscriber to your channel, I'm really inspired by you. :)
Great tips! We certainly use the wait policy especially since moving into our Airstream. We constantly have lists or carts going with items we want/think we need but after letting the item sit for a few days to a few weeks it doesn't seem as important anymore. We also have a general in/out policy with the idea being that we have to be willing to give something up for the new item (in most cases). This really drives the point home that we need to really want it before we buy it. It has prevented a lot of regretful purchases. Thanks so much for the great tips!
I'm such a slow shopper. I do nowadays never regret anything I buy (unless something that I thought were good quality turned out not to be.. like bad headsets!).
My tip is to have your wishlist but do allow yourself to take time to find the items. When I was younger I could have for example "Black knitted jumper with oversized polo neck" and I remember me finding a cheap one in acrylic in the end because "I had to have it that season" I barely ever wore it as it was itchy and full of lint. Years later I got another knitted polo neck which I today (7 years later) still wear. So I guess allowing yourself to shop slow is cheaper and better in the end.
I still have some Etsy items I've obsessed over for 2 years now and I finally gonna allow myself to buy as I reached a goal (full time job in Canada!).
The last sale I went to I used the one-in-one-out approach for kitchen gadgets and tableware (because I have SO many already!). It worked great and really made me think before I bought anything.
I know this is an old video but I'm new to your channel. I really loved what you said about "buying for real life, not ideal life." That really hit me, because it made me realize that that's what I was doing so much in the past. I probably still do it, but definitely less so since making some changes just in recent months with my shopping and how I live. Thank you so much.
Having a set budget has really helped me be more picky about my purchases since I only have a set amount of money to spend in each category each month. I also try and push my purchases till the end of the month so I have more time to think about my purchases. Then, I can compare any other perspective purchases to that future purchase I want to make. Usually, I decide to wait and stick to my original purchase plan but if not, then I didn't really want it as much as I thought I did!
I bought my winter boots second hand. As the store was closing and I didn't have time to think about my purchase, I left them and came back later. I was happy to still find the same pair later. :)
such a great way of thinking about buying, especially things other than clothes, because that's where it can start!
This is awesome. LOVE the tip about letting time pass before you purchase. I literally sit on my potential purchases for weeks (sometimes months!) so that I can do adequate research on the companies and also to see if I'm still lusting after it after some time. And yessss so happy to hear you mention Project Just! Their database is soooo helpful I reference it constantly.
I love your channel! Thanks for supporting a good cause and spreading the love and truth about keeping our planet beautiful.
Hi Verena, Thank you for sharing your story of minimalism/ecofriendly/ethical/vegan lifestyle choices. I have been struggling with feeling overwhelmed with my life and was aware of the need to declutter. Your videos have provided some much needed inspiration and guidance. In the future, I would appreciate videos on ecofriendly house cleaning products as well as your opinion regarding tarte cosmetics. Thanks for all the valuable information in your videos!
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Hi Erin! Thanks for the ProjectJust tip, that's great!! This is exactly what I needed to try to change my approach to clothes!
Another well timed video lol - starting to think you can read my mind! I'm fighting the urge to buy something that I know I don't "need", I just want, and it was great to hear this ideo and have you remind me of the dangers of impulse shopping! Thank you :)
I definitely believe in shopping with a mission. Be strong and stick to your guns. If you really need and like the item you would buy it even if it wasn't on sale! Being on sale is a bonus.
I go into my favourite store and tell the store clerk what I'm looking for size colour and style then we both look. It is inevitable that we find the item. Stick to your mission!
My maxim: buy the fewest, best things you can possibly afford, and get rid of the rest. As a result, I have a few things that are all a joy, and will last the rest of my life. Another way to say it: I can't afford cheap stuff -- it costs too much in the long run. This probably falls apart when it comes to fashion, but I'm hopeless in that realm, anyway.
When i'm out and about, I always ask myself "do I like it?" With is always yes but then comes the real question "do I need it?" With is mostly no. I say it out loud and it helps me a lot.
Btw love your channel
Thanks! I love that you say it out loud, make it more concrete/final :)
Love the video! Something I try to do is not buy more than 1 item at a time. I'll find an item on my wishlist and get so excited that that 'high' pushes me go purchase more items in the same shopping trip... And I rationalize those superfluous purchases as items that are sort of "close enough" to my wishlist that I should buy them. Of course, that doesn't make sense at all anymore once I get home, and buyer's remorse sets in :(
That's a really good idea! We probably get a dopamine rush when finding "the item" which makes us want more...
I have always waited a little longer with purchases. But I haven't purchased any clothes (or close to nothing) in 3,5 years and I feel great! TBH I already had a big closet full of clothes.
The app Good On You is super great to use to find good companies!! :D I use it all the time while shopping :)
I find it helpful to let clothes get layed back so that you have the posibility to come back an hour later if you realy like that item. if you have found something better or dont feel the need of the item anymore youre not under pressure to buy this piece or to bring it back to the store
Great video! I always keep items in mind I want and if in a month I want them later I go back to it :)
Great video! Thank you so Much!!
your videos are so inspiring!!!
You look like an angel !! 😇
I saw a video about socks production and they said that their product was not the cheapest in the market and because of that, the workers had better salaries compared to cheaper socks from companies where people overworked for a littler salary, so maybe don't buy the cheapest because you might be truly helping the workers and you'll take more care of it than stuff you buy new for like a dollar and you know you can easily replace
I always have a big problem buying for my ideal self. I love complicated and interesting outfits, but the fact is... I never wear them. I live with chronic pain, so if it's not comfortable it literally hurts. It took a while to get better about buying items for my life now, instead of heels I will never ever wear.
Great video 💕
Hi Erin, due to our moving we need a few home supplies (like toilet brush etc). What are your thoughts on IKEA? I have heard bad things about them (I downloaded their sustainability report though)
Hm it's tricky. Obviously they're not a great company (crazy mass-production and the effects) but when I looked into them I was actually pretty impressed with some of their sustainability initiatives. There definitely are better options though but they're not always easily accessible/affordable. My personal feeling is that I use them as a last resort- we moved quickly in the spring and basically needed to furnish an apartment from scratch, first we tried to find what we could secondhand (you can often get a lot of IKEA furniture and products secondhand and most of our stuff we got that way), then looked into local companies which was difficult because we didn't have a large budget, and then anything we couldn't find elsewhere we ended up getting from IKEA.
I guess my thoughts are to try and avoid it, but certain things like toilet brushes you can't really get secondhand and I also totally understand not wanting to spend a bunch of money on a toilet brush haha. If you are getting anything from IKEA I'd also recommended if you can trying to buy the better quality/more sustainable products so for example instead of the super cheap plastic one, opting for the metal one which will *hopefully* last longer.
I hope that helps? Home goods can be difficult :(
Thank you for reply :) we bought most of our furnitures second hand, but some stuff is hard to find (at the moment looking for a set of tableware)I guess we will buy only hangers and bathroom stuff there.Choosing the "better quality" items is a good idea too.
I been wanting to buy my first luxury item it's a Louis Vuitton agenda but it's 600 dollars i been thinking about it now for one year but I feel bad just thinking that I will buy maybe I should save my money 💰 i don't now
purplesuninthesky Get it!
how do you feel about the energy imprint of second hand items?
I'm not totally sure what that means... but it makes me happy to think that garments/items had a previous life. Especially with vintage pieces, I enjoy imagining the people that might have owned it :)
personally, it gives me this vague feeling that it's not really mine (if that makes any sense). and therefore, second hand items are usually the first i give away when i do a clean out, even though their quality can be better than pieces i have bought first hand.
Chrisa Dimitriadou interesting! I'm the other way around. Second hand items seem to stay. Things I bought from ASOS in 2009 seem to go ;)
i don't buy things unless i try them but from time to time, friends clean out their closets and give me clothes they don't want, or it happens to find a good bargain in a thrift store. owing garments i don't need is one thing, but for me it takes time to feel "mine" something that actually isn't. that could be why we often see "the dress with a person" and not "the person with a dress"
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