How often do you buy things that you don't need?

Earlier I used to buy things at random but now I am choosy. Whichever is necessary I go for that. Just to say I give priority to the needs. and I think this is the way to be more economic.

Hi Lynnemg, I also tend to buy things that I might not use presently, especially if they are on promotion/offer. Things that I can keep (no expiry or shelf life) such as toilet rolls, laundry detergent, shower foam, soaps, hair shampoos, floor cleaners and so forth.

I guess it depends on how you define the word need. I try to only get things I actually need generally, such as food and then clothing. But I used to only get clothing second hand or at very cheap stores. Now I've started buying some clothing at more expensive places (by my standards). That's not really a need anymore. I didn't need an $80 swimsuit, a $30 swimsuit in one of last year's colors on online clearance would have worked. But I wanted a swimsuit that actually looked nice on me. And I don't even have any need for a skirt at all, but I want to buy one online just because it helps support a hunger foundation and it looks nice. But I don't need it. I won't die or go naked without it, I just want it. But I won't buy stupid little knick knacks at all.

I am guilty of this all the time. I am an impulsive buyer and most of my purchases are dictated by the impulse to buy just about anything.

I always buy things i dont need because i convince myself that i may need it someday. I buy alot of random things.