do you get home empty-handed after shopping?
By gabbana
@gabbana (1815)
China
August 11, 2008 10:07am CST
some people like window shopping, while i rarely do. cause i can't bear the feeling when i find my favorite clothes, handbags, shoes,boots or things like that, but never buy them, from my past experience, as long as i like something, i can always buy it home sooner or later. if i didn't buy it right away, it is a must that i buy it in a few days, or i will feel very uncomfortable.
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8 responses
@revellanotvanella (4033)
• United States
11 Aug 08
sounds like your a bond fide shop-a-holic.
I will window shop but often there is always one or two items I am always keeping my eyes on in case some stroke of luck I run into some extra money not going to bills and I will splurge immediately. But luckily I have a love for books and its not as expensive as the love for clothes since the local boutigues in my community want 75$ for a t-shirt and I like to show my individuality and dont really like buying all my clothes from the mall so some times I will spend a lot for something but the most I paid for a t-shirt was 49$. I like to keep my eye on watches and to me nothing better than a nice watch, for me its a pearl faced MOVADO watch that will be the first thing Im going to buy when I can choke up an extra couple thousand. The most I will spend on pants is 60$ and dresses I will go up to a hundred if its just right, so you can see how easily it all adds up so its good to have other hobbies you can splurge on, have any good books?
@gabbana (1815)
• China
11 Aug 08
wonderful response. see? i really envy you. you can pay small money on a good quality t-shirt or pants and whatever. well in my place, i mean in china, with our native money, the percentage of expenses is badly unbalanced ! let's say, if one earns 5000 yuan a month, that's good salary in my city, a normal pair of shoes costs 280 after sale to 600yuan on average, the cheapest jeans are 60-100yuan, with better ones, price goes up to 299--1200, and so on! let alone those majority people whose salary is below 2000 yuan/ month.
@revellanotvanella (4033)
• United States
12 Aug 08
I think you have illustrated your situation perfectly and that sounds tough especially when you want to look your best and I had no idea about the prices of China being like this and Im so happy you helped me understand better.
@dolce_vita78 (8062)
• Philippines
11 Aug 08
Hi there gabbana!
There are times when I do get home empty-handed after shopping. These are those times when what I intended to buy is not available or what I have prepared to buy is no longer available. There are also times when I really can't afford what I want to buy. There are instances when I would really feel bad. But later on comfort myself by reassuring myself that I will be able to buy something better the next time around.
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@Jerrymouse (697)
• Malaysia
12 Aug 08
I rarely go shopping. Usually, I accompany my family shopping because I tend to be chosen as the driver. Even if I go shopping, I rarely buy anything because there is nothing much that I like and so I tend to go home empty handed 90% of the time. I did that so often that my family members say I bring my money for vacation and not spending it.
@Bluepatch (2476)
• Trinidad And Tobago
12 Aug 08
Always.
The same applies to the grocery, casino and everywhere else I spend money.
I don't walk with money I don't want to spend because I will spend it.
A horrible habit is a horrible habit.
My father once told me " you can't see money without spending it " and thats the truth.
@krayzietam (832)
• United States
11 Aug 08
I almost always buy something when I go shopping. I don't really see the point of going shopping to come home empty handed lol. Unless, I just want to compare prices of something first. I suppose I have an addiction to shopping as well. I figure if I have the money to spend, then why not?
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@LOULOU323 (213)
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11 Aug 08
Hi I am very happy to just window shop,if I go alone I would not buy anything unless it was something that I really wanted badly.though yes I love to looka round the shops like most women and have a little retail therapy it is not essential that I get my purse out to purchase,often I am happy enough to have a coffee in Starbucks,and maybe eat a doughnut too
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@ajesh_pullad (2251)
• India
12 Aug 08
I included in that some people. I an used to window shopping. Most of times during window shopping we tempted to buy something. Its sure. Its happen many a time. Especially when go to shopping marl. Most of times there will always some offers.
Thanks
@bamakelly (5191)
• United States
11 Aug 08
I have gone shopping and come home empty handed. Sometimes I see things that I like when I go window shopping but then I just come home. I feel bad when I see things in a store that I like, for instance shoes or clothes but I don't have enough money to purchase them.
Then I figure when I have the money I can go back a later time. I usually like to leave the store with something in hand. It just makes me feel better.