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Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (11252) • United Kingdom 28 Apr

So, as you know, I sell a few things….. Why do people message to buy something, then not turn up to collect it, or at the last minute say it’s too far, or, haggle about the price. I sell brand new items at a hugely reduced...

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Second hand vs Brand new

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 20 Mar

There is this legal pride that resides in my heart when I use or own something as the first hand. From gadgets like phones and items like farm tools to clothes - name them! I feel proud when I am the first user. But as a matter of...

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Have you ever regretted buying something because of the quality?

Indah Fetha Andri Ariyanti @indahwow (122) • Yogyakarta, Indonesia 18 Feb

I once bought something because I really needed it at that time. My budget was limited, so I chose the cheaper option. I thought, “It’s okay, as long as it works.” But after using it for a short time, I realized the quality was...

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Bargain hunt …..they made a profit !

Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (11252) • United Kingdom 10 Sep

My Mom does like to watch a programme called ‘ Bargain Hunt ‘. This is where teams go to an antique fair and buy items which then go to auction. Any money that is made the team gets to keep. I have to say that most times they lose...

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Are wishlists useful for people in relationships when buying gifts, or is it more fulfilling to choose something based on mutual understanding?

Anish Asokan @RevivedWarrior (3853) • India 26 Feb 25

One of my colleagues who is in a relationship was asking others for guidance when it comes to buying gifts. One of the suggestions he received was surprising to me. It was to get hold of wishlist of the other person. The argument...

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I Guess This Is All For This Morning I'll Be Back Later

luisadannointed @luisadannointed (11842) • Philippines 9 Jan 25

I need to prepare going out, the stores that ill be visiting open at 8 am until 5pm only. I need to take a shower an prepare my things, i was not able to prepare that i need to bring today last night because I don't want to get my...

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How do you balance spending on necessities versus discretionary items?

Anish Asokan @RevivedWarrior (3853) • India 1 Jul 24

There are many who are struggling with the increasing inflation - increasing expenses and price rise of items. Worse , not everyone is lucky to have a good salary/income to maintain their life style. There are many dealing with...

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Are you a budget-conscious consumer?

Shavkat @Shavkat (141906) • Philippines 21 Jan 24

I must say that I am a price-conscious individual, especially during the pandemic. It has been my habit when buying things online and offline. I also prefer to buy goods with promotions like buy one, take one, etc. In my view, it...

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Bread

Always smiling @allknowing (153544) • India 27 Jun 23

There are varieties in bread and each of us have our own choices There is white bread, rye bread, whole wheat bread, multi grain bread, flat bread, sour dough bread, corn bread, banana bread..... Mostly one relies on bakeries...

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Lazy, Not Traveling Home Yet

Loretta @noni1959 (13009) • United States 25 Nov 22

I was heading back to Oregon (home), today and my granddaughters asked me to stay one more night. The youngest asked me to until Christmas. I compromised and said I'll stay but have to leave before noon tomorrow. It's a good...

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Back from the dentist and some money less.

marguicha @marguicha (230331) • Chile 21 Nov 22

I went to the dentist ans paid one third of the first job. Then I crossed the street to the drugstore and bought several meds that were quite expensive. Last but not least, I decided to buy something at the small super nearby....

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I wonder who has so much money!

marguicha @marguicha (230331) • Chile 21 Jul 22

I open my email to check on the airfare mails that I´m waiting for. But I have to sort and chean the lots of mails where they offer me from shoes to hats. The amount of extremelly expensive electronic products is so big that I...

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Panic Buying: Vegetables!!!

Shavkat @Shavkat (141906) • Philippines 25 Feb 22

One of my adult students was so late for our class tonight. Her alibi is that the Covid-19 cases spiked in Guangdong province in China, which is too near in Hong Kong. After she got off work, she went straight to the nearest...

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finding new and rare fish for your aquariums

oscarbartoni @oscarbartoni (2581) • United States 19 Jan 22

I have fund that one of the best sources of finding new and exotic fish is at aquarian clubs. There are aquarium clubs all over the world. If you have an interest in aquariums the search out one or if you cannot find one then...

How about your experience in online shop?

Noland Da @Noland (70) • Indonesia 2 Dec 21

Have you experience with online shop? Around the middle of 2019, i started shopping in online shop trough a marketplace in my country. The 1st product that i bought was eyeshadow for makeup, yah in the 2019 i started to make up...

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Shopee

luisadannointed @luisadannointed (11842) • Philippines 18 Aug 21

I ordered again at Shopee, hoping to get it tomorrow but I think its impossible coz it's already stated on my mobile app that it will be delivered on Friday. I am so excited to see my new keyboard, I hope I can get it later. I am...

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We shall see

AmberLynn @ScribbledAdNauseum (104615) • United States 29 May 21

Well, I signed up with a new cashback site and made another hobby lobby purchase because someone (me) made the mistake of checking their website to see if the yarn sale was still ongoing. Hobby Lobby is a hop, skip and a...

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Buying things base on impulse

SHEILA @jiangjuno (98) 27 May 21

I just cannot understand why some people tend to spend money easily. Even though, there is a saying, think before you spend, it seems like some people do not really think before spending their hard-earned money. As some people,...

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Shopping habit

rhuenz @rhuenz (10680) 6 Mar 21

How many here has a shopping habit? Do you do shopping everyday,every week,every month? Many people feels better when they do shopping always.I am talking on shopping personal stuffs,like clothes,shoes,cosmetics,etc. One time in...

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Shopping/Delivery Side (app) jobs?

maezee @maezee (41985) • United States 5 Dec 20

Hi! Does anyone make any extra money shopping/delivering for Instacart, Shipt, or another service like that? OR a food delivery service like Uber Eats, Door Dash, Bite Squad, Post Mates or any of those. So, in my boredom and...

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