Comments on: Would you buy it if it wasn’t on sale?

By: Interesting Reads From Fellow Personal Finance Bloggers #11 | Pecuniarities

Interesting Reads From Fellow Personal Finance Bloggers #11 | Pecuniarities — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:03:24 +0000

[...] Well on Less asks “Would you buy it if it wasn’t on sale?” Note and beware the difference between shopping for a bargain and shopping for something you [...]

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Free fast food, free photo book, and a roundup | Sense to Save — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:55:25 +0000

[...] at Living Well on Less wants to know: Would you buy it if it wasn’t on sale? This is such an insightful post. I used to head straight for the clearance racks and if I found [...]

By: Kacie

Kacie — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:11:37 +0000

You, ma’am, are brilliant.

Lately, I’ve been trying a new approach when it comes to shopping for clothes. I don’t look at the price tag at all. If I see something that I need (say for instance, if I’ve been shopping for a pair of jeans and I found one that might work) then I try them on and see how I like them first.

If I do like them and want them, then I can check the tag. If it costs less than my pre-budgeted amount, I can get ‘em, if not, oh well, maybe some other time.

By: Arlene

Arlene — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:54:01 +0000

Well said! I have never had to deal with this problem too much, because I can’t stand clutter. Since I don’t like a lot of extra stuff laying around, it’s easier for me to say “no” when it comes to things I don’t actually need or want.

On the flip side, I used to be a big shopper, and have been told many times that I “have expensive taste.” (I’d rather pay more for something good that will LAST than pay two bucks for junk.) It was a bit of a struggle for me to get into the frugal mindset after I married, quit my job, and had a baby.

I have a lot of friends who struggle with this, too, and I try to give them the same advice you’re giving. Just because it’s on sale doesn’t mean you need it! You’re not saving any money if you waste it on things you will never use!