Do you consider yourself as an impulse buyer?

Philippines
November 30, 2009 6:57am CST
I really love to shop and I would always go malling. I think I can say that it's already my hobby, an expensive hobby I suppose. But then and again, with money on hand or without money, I would still go to the mall. When I shop, sometimes I would end up buying one thing or another even if it's not really necessary. I would even buy a dress or a blouse that I seem to like that moment, then after buying it, I would just wear it once and then I will not wear it again afterwards. Sometimes, I regret buying the things that I just bought after a day or two. Well, I think, I really have to correct this attitude and learn to be more carefull before buying and not just act on impulse. How about you? Do you consider yourself as an impulse buyer?
4 responses
• Philippines
2 Dec 09
You remind me of my mom!!! Mom is really like you! She always buy things and sometimes I feel some aren't really necessary at all. The moment she is finish paying one of her installments, she is thinking again of what to buy... Are you asking ways about how to avoid being an impulsive buyer? I believe the fact that you are aware of your weakness and you have the desire to change it, thats a good start. Most of the people around me say I am stingy but nope... It just happened that I have a strong self control when it comes in buying... Most of the time, I buy things only that are necessary and treat myself once in a while. I don't totally deprived myself and my love ones. I think ahead but never think of the things I want to buy before my money comes. I do save the money for more important things and emergencies. This is me since I was a child, I dont know how I became like this coz my mom is absolutely my opposite. When it comes in buying don't just buy things because of brands, check the quality and price. Compare and see the difference. Before buying ask yourself if you really need it or you just want it because its "in". Be practical. Yes money can't buy everything, it will not make us REALLY happy but always remember that MONEY is needed for us to survive. Here on earth, All of movement involves money. So use money wisely... No worries I am sure you would learn that in time.
• Philippines
6 Dec 09
You are right. I know she is aware of that too. And yes, she sometimes gives her newly bought shirts and dresses to us, her daughters, when she suddenly changed her mind... Happy mylotting to you too santos_mlirs!!!
• Philippines
6 Dec 09
Hi! lovelyn_medrano. Yeah! I think so too. We should all be practical especially life is hard nowadays. We should buy only the things that we need. For your mom, I know that she is already aware of this but maybe she's just enjoying herself. Let her be. Well, if that will make her happy. For sure, all the things that she's buying will not just turn to waste and will still be useful to all of you one way or another. Happy mylotting!
• United States
30 Nov 09
Usually, no, but I have had my moments when I go off list. Most often sale items or if I happen to see something I know someone will take to..a little gift or such..And food stuffs not on list but at a can't pass it up sale price. Otherwise, I stick to the necessaries..Enjoy!
• Philippines
30 Nov 09
Well, good for you greenfeathers! I hope I can be like that too. I also love to buy sale items but oftentimes, I don't want to go to the mall when they are on sale. Usually, a lot of people flock to malls when they are on sale and I don't want that because I find it very hard to shop and also in paying because the line in the cashier is very long.
@benny128 (3615)
30 Nov 09
well I am as far as cars go, if I see a car I like I buy it lol, not one for the mall or shopping but cars are defo my weakness
• Philippines
30 Nov 09
Hi! benny128. I'm also fond of cars but unfortunately, cars are not fond of me haha. I have an old car that I am using right now. I really want to replace it and buy a new one but I don't have enough money to do it. Well, I guess, if you are into cars, maybe you're quite well-off to satisfy this impulse in buying cars. Thanks for responding. Have a nice day!
@rajuroy5 (148)
• India
30 Nov 09
Don't ask me that... i try not to go to the malls but somehow i reach there with some silly excuse and end up with a new collection for me... Even i have once kept my wallet at my place and went for shopping for my friends... but then i saw a jacket and couldn't hold myself from buying it... and poor friend of mine had to pay for it... "i have paid it back to him"... it so happens sometimes that i have something in mind to buy...but then when i reach the shopping mall, i end up buying something else and the one which was in my list was still left out...
• Philippines
30 Nov 09
Hi! rajuroy5. Yeah! It's really hard to control ourselves into buying things when we are already at the mall. You seemed so funny by leaving your wallet at your place and yet you asked your poor friend to buy that jacket for you haha. You're so lucky your friend has available money that time. Thanks for responding. Happy mylotting!