Do you buy things because you need it, want it or because its on sale?

@mayrah (1144)
United States
October 12, 2018 11:50am CST
Personally I don't buy things just because they are on sale. My motivations for buying are usually because I need them, or I want them and not just because I got a good deal. Maybe its different with some people. I just feel like its a waste of money to buy things that I don't need. Specially if I am on a strict budget. However sometime you have to choose between two brands that you need to buy, the first one is the one you really like but expensive and the other one is the brand that would be okay for you and cheaper. For me I would still chose the cheaper one over the things that I really like because I need it and the okay brand will deifinitely serve the purpose. How about you guys?how do you get motivated in buying things?
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May2k8
@May2k8 (18352)
• Indonesia
12 Oct 18
I buy things because of the need and choose a particular brand at a low price.
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mayrah
@mayrah (1144)
• United States
12 Oct 18
we have similar buying strategy I guess. hahaha
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mayrah
@mayrah (1144)
• United States
12 Oct 18
@May2k8 . I think it depends May2k8, specially when it come to medicine. Even they are both branded the first brand in the market is still the best because the research that was done for that brand was very extensive and thorough. Its just my opinion though.
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May2k8
@May2k8 (18352)
• Indonesia
12 Oct 18
@mayrah the new brand is not as good as the old brand, that's what I feel.
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69373)
• Germany
12 Oct 18
I find shopping a necessity, not a pleasure. In my opinion, people who enjoy shopping and see it as a hobby have got a screw loose.
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mayrah
@mayrah (1144)
• United States
12 Oct 18
yes M. -L. There is such a thing as being shoppoholic, I'm not sure if I spelled it correctly. its a disorder though.
M.-L.
@MALUSE (69373)
• Germany
12 Oct 18
@mayrah I think one should write 'shopaholic'. Having this affliction can be a disaster if someone hasn't got much money.
Marlina
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
12 Oct 18
I usually buy things because I need them, sometimes because I want them.
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mayrah
@mayrah (1144)
• United States
12 Oct 18
yes Marlina, I think to most us, the needs comes first then if have extra we buy what we want...
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
12 Oct 18
I buy things for I want them.If I want it.Buy it
Icydoll
@Icydoll (36717)
• India
12 Oct 18
I will buy things when it is needed.
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mayrah
@mayrah (1144)
• United States
12 Oct 18
wise decision Icydoll. you are on your way to become rich one day lol..
G
@freelancermariagrace (27822)
• Philippines
13 Oct 18
These days, I just buy the things that I need. I’d rather save than spend.
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mayrah
@mayrah (1144)
• United States
13 Oct 18
very wise buying decision Maria.. its better to save the money than buy the thing we dont reallt need
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Hope
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
12 Oct 18
I guess each of those situations might motivate me to purchase an item on occasion but I usually only buy what I need. .
kiran8
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
12 Oct 18
I buy things because I want them but I tend to be impulsive at times
Courage7
@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
12 Oct 18
These days I am buying less and less to nothing. I must save money my friend. Only what is necessary or on sale. I am not easily tempted or motivated to buy these days.
CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
12 Oct 18
A little of all of the above.