clearance sale
By figurativeme
@figurativeme (1089)
Philippines
September 14, 2010 7:26am CST
I just came from the mall and there was this clearance sale of kitchen items going on. People were flocking and items were selling like hot potatoes. I was tempted myself and even picked up a few things, but then, I paused...do I really need these things? I ended up with only one item. A candy glass platter of my favorite color. lol.
And I thought, do these people really need the items they were picking up or were they just lured with the very idea of a "sale?" Perhaps, if one pause to consider, the money they use to buy these items could be put to better use.
Sale really is a very tempting word. You have to have a very strong will to resist from buying during "sales" particularly when it is really not necessary.
But what do you think?
3 responses
@Jae2619 (1483)
• United States
14 Sep 10
My husband is always getting irked at me when we are out and about doing what needs to be done. I come across something that is on sale and "WANT" it... but always stand there and debate and debate over it because it's a "want" and not a "need". he always tells me, if you want it, get it. But I can't ever justify spending money on something that's just a want, so I always end up walking out of the stores with the needs. Which in the end, saves us.
@figurativeme (1089)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
Good for you, I mean, really. For me it is a struggle between wants and needs though more often than not, I end up with the need. I wish I could end up with the need always. Though the candy platter, it was because I got attracted with the color. lol. Thanks for your response.
@figurativeme (1089)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
Wow! That confirms it. And that is why they always do that--the sales--durng paydays. haha. Thanks for your response.
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
Yeah sometimes we compulsively buy stuff we don't need. Whenever i'm out in a mall or somewhere, i just remember to buy what i need and not something i know will end up in some corner of my room.
@figurativeme (1089)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
Yes, that is the word! Compulsive buying. And often, they end up somewhere just gathering dust and space. Thanks for your response.
