"I have a weakness for a good buy. How about YOU?"

@Shavkat (136860)
Philippines
May 21, 2018 12:14am CST
I am not that frugal person. But I am more on the practical side. I go shopping online for the scheme of buy 1 take 1. It wasn't grandeur purchasing the items. I considered the practicality usage of it. Besides, I waste money over nothing. It is so absurd to put them into place for being useless. Recently, I bought a power bank for my mobile phone. I gave the other one to my younger brother. For me, the money was not wasted. "What's your opinion about it?" "Do you think twice or more before buying something online or offline?" Image Credit: unsplash.com
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@ridingbet (66861)
• Philippines
21 May 18
if buy 1 take 1, i still have to make sure the item is good.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
22 May 18
I agree. I used to check first the customers' feedbacks and surf the internet. I don't want to waste money our of anything.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
23 May 18
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
22 May 18
@Shavkat for to heart that
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@Sreekala (34314)
• India
21 May 18
I turned to be a frugal person recently, of course due to my financial struggles. I buy very necessary things alone these days. If I have enough money then also I don't waste unnecessary.
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@Sreekala (34314)
• India
21 May 18
@Shavkat Saving is very necessary. We realized this only when we suffer badly.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
21 May 18
@Sreekala I must admit that I had experienced such situation and no one tried to help. It was a big lesson and I don't want to experience it again.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
21 May 18
During my younger years, I am quite impulsive in buying things. As the years go by, I changed to a new leaf and better to save money than feel sorry in the long run.
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@LadyDuck (454973)
• Switzerland
21 May 18
If there is something I need I buy, but I do not buy only because I see a good deal.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
22 May 18
I agree. When I was in university, I buy even if I don't need them. As the years go and have work, I had changed my way of buying things.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
23 May 18
@LadyDuck I agree. Some people are so impulsive to buy things just because they are on sale. I have some friends like this.
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@LadyDuck (454973)
• Switzerland
22 May 18
@Shavkat I have learned that buying something only because it is on sale it's a waste of money.
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
21 May 18
If I can see that it is needed and will be of use to me or the family, then why not?
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
22 May 18
I am also like you. I need to determine first if it is useful for the family.
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
22 May 18
@Shavkat How is the powerbank working? I plan to buy another one. It has been very useful when w has the power outage, But right niya Ionly have one that is heavy duty
@oahuwriter (26786)
• United States
21 May 18
I know the feeling and I catch myself to hesitate before buying. I have to stick to my budget at all times, even though it's a good price, I hesitate make a quick budget check before I'd buy.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
22 May 18
I think we really need to consider the budget before buying something. We cannot afford to be short in our budgets.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
23 May 18
@oahuwriter I agree. Sometimes it is quite tough in budgeting things up.
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@oahuwriter (26786)
• United States
23 May 18
@Shavkat And how. Tis best to do without than run short of money.
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@mlgen1037 (29901)
• Manila, Philippines
21 May 18
I like your way thinking, my friend. I am more into the practical side rather than buying something just for the heck of it.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
22 May 18
I do think that people should need to be practical. It is not easy to squander hard money.
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@mlgen1037 (29901)
• Manila, Philippines
23 May 18
@Shavkat That is true. Besides, you can use the money for something else. Some people are into luxury or "luho".
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
23 May 18
@mlgen1037 I know a lot of people who live beyond their means. I can't get it why they do it.
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• Pamplona, Spain
21 May 18
Sometimes I do think twice about buying things online the same as I think twice about buying offline. I went into two shops this afternoon and not one had anything that I wanted so I politely left but a bit sad as it had taken me ages to find the two places.
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• Pamplona, Spain
23 May 18
@Shavkat It happened again yesterday but not as bad and I found two things I really wanted and today just by chance I have found two other things so that has made much happier.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
24 May 18
@lovinangelsinstead21 That would be self-rewarding, my friend. I also do feel the same excitement for having what I wanted despite considering some requirements before buying them.
@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
22 May 18
I am sorry to hear that. Sometimes it is so tiring to go from one shop to another. For me, I also do the same thing. I need to compare an item with these shops before purchasing it.
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@caopaopao (12398)
• China
21 May 18
There was a time when I couldn't control what I bought on the Internet, and many things were useless. Now I think I'm still in control, and I won't buy anything I don't need.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
21 May 18
I think that is a wise decision, my dear. I do understand that women love to shop online. But then, they need to think twice or more before buying something online.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
21 May 18
@caopaopao Do you like shopping online, my friend?
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@caopaopao (12398)
• China
21 May 18
@Shavkat Yes, dear friend, it will certainly be helpful to do so.
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@Mavic123456 (21898)
• Thailand
21 May 18
oh yeah, especially online because it can't be replaced or returned, even if it says it is okay to return, I mean the cost of shipment is to be considered. but what you did is okay... if you buy a promotion of take another 1, then it is okay. it did not go to a waste as you gave it to your brother.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
22 May 18
There are some instances that it is not convenient to return the goods. This considered the disadvantage of buying online. For some reasons, we need to check a couple of times before buying them.
@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
23 May 18
@Mavic123456 I am sorry to hear that. It wasted your time and energy because of such situation.
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@Mavic123456 (21898)
• Thailand
23 May 18
@Shavkat yes I bought a dress, beautiful as it is... but I overlooked at my size, so it turned it to be soooooooooooooo big for me, so now I need to make some alterations. tsk!
• United States
22 May 18
I love a good buy , only when I have the good buy money
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
22 May 18
Budgeting is also important. If it is way beyond the budget, then I need to re-think first before buying a particular item.
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@just4him (303372)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21 May 18
It depends what I'm buying. I buy all my swimsuits online, also my vitamin supplements. I get cashback from another program for buying online, so it's always beneficial.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
22 May 18
I do think it would a good advantage of having cashback in buying online. It can also a good way of buying particular items online. Moreover, it cannot be denied that it is really convenient to buy online in terms of delivering in our residence and no need to travel from one shop to another in town.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
24 May 18
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@just4him (303372)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 May 18
@Shavkat It's a good advantage.
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@aureliah (24340)
• Kenya
21 May 18
Yes I’m always thinking twice about purchasing something
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
22 May 18
It is better to be wiser in buying things online.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
28 May 18
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@aureliah (24340)
• Kenya
27 May 18
@Shavkat That is very true
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@Jessabuma (31706)
• Baguio, Philippines
21 May 18
I always do the same way like yours, I am practical as well...
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
22 May 18
Personal perspective, we cannot waste our hard money on unnecessary items.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
23 May 18
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@Jessabuma (31706)
• Baguio, Philippines
22 May 18
@Shavkat yes I agree with you
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@mnglsp (3614)
• Philippines
22 May 18
I do the same way.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
22 May 18
Nice to know. It should be done instead of feeling regret after. Welcome to myLot!
@popciclecold (35011)
• United States
21 May 18
I really have to need it before making a purchase.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
22 May 18
Most of us do the same thing. Think first before buying it.
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@snowy22315 (168444)
• United States
21 May 18
Oh yes, I frequently buy things if they are cheap enough regardless of whether I really need them.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
22 May 18
I do think it is fine to buy things at cheaper prices. As long as we really needed.
@1hopefulman (45125)
• Canada
21 May 18
I try to buy only what I need or can use or can give as a gift. I don't like to buy something just for the sake of buying.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
22 May 18
You have a point there, my friend. I do agree that we can buy things as a gift and it should be useful for them to use.
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@suni51 (3429)
• India
21 May 18
I mostly buy when there is cash-back available on items (most shopping sites/apps are providing this) and the item is useful. I have done a lot of shopping online in last couple of weeks for my wife, myself and my friends and relatives at my workplace I am due in next couple of weeks.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
22 May 18
I do agree with you. It is better to consider having cashback. I am in your opinion that items should be useful before purchasing it.
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@acelawrites (19274)
• Philippines
22 May 18
I always think if I really need it; then consider the budget.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
22 May 18
It seems like we have the same way of thinking. Taking consideration of the budget is also important before buying something.
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• United States
21 May 18
I love a good bargain too. If it's something I really want, I don't hesitate to get it. When I buy books, it's usually something I will read or re-read and I think self improvement is a great investment. I buy the majority of my clothes from thrift stores, although if something really catches my eye at the store, I might think to myself "I'll get that the next time I come in." lol, the next time it is gone. I'm usually pretty frugal. I seem to spend a lot in gas, but I am grateful to have a reliable car. I am frugal when I need to be, but I get enjoyment out of life as well.
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@Shavkat (136860)
• Philippines
22 May 18
I personally think that being frugal is fine. As long as we live modestly and enjoys our life. At present, I am living a simple lifestyle. In addition, I can be extravagant in buying something if there are some special occasions. It didn't always happen in my life though.
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