How often do you buy things that you never use?
By Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
Manchester, England
December 1, 2006 4:13pm CST
I have often done this, usually with various components or attachments for my computer. I visit the computer fairs quite regular and find it hard to resist some of the latest technology or gadjets. They are often so desirable that they appear well worth the money, but then I never find a use for them.
I have a webcam and a 1 Gb flash drive that I never use, and a scanner and laminator that get used maybe once a year.
I still could not part with them and would probably end up replacing them if they broke.
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40 responses
@rjbass (1422)
• United States
1 Dec 06
I am pretty frugal when it comes to shopping....
As for my mother in law, I call her the "As Seen On TV Queen". She must have 20 different sets of ginsu cooking knife sets and about 10 differnt kinds of Ab Roller excercise machines.
I wish I had that kind of money to blow.
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@SoulEraser (496)
• Singapore
1 Dec 06
not me. i always buy practical stuffs. not to be a sexist, but it's always the girls rushing for sales find that they end up with things they don't really need. hello? it's cheap yes, but consider whether you need it or not first!
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@caribe (2465)
• United States
1 Dec 06
I have to admit that I am guilty as charged. I have bought things I have never used. I also have a webcam which I have never installed, I have a laptop that I rarely use, and I have bought hobby stuff that I have never gotten around to using. I would think I would use that laminator if I had one, but I probably wouldn't. LOL
@Pmcbride (1081)
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2 Dec 06
i do it all the time, i bought a guitar & an amp, wireless ps2 controllers, a headset & microphone for my pc, a Pen & tablet for my pc and loads of other stuff for my pc games, mini usb vacuum cleaners,software etc. i still do it, i also find it hard to resist.
@rhea_lyn (199)
• Philippines
2 Mar 07
Well,it happen to me all the time,i buy those things i liked but never used them,i just bought epson .photo maker gadget and its $3OO,and never used it,i just bought last week few .pcs of blouses bcoz they r on sale,but never used it too.But i really try to avoid it,but i just really cant specially when it on SALE!
@catchsharad (1326)
• India
2 Dec 06
i hardly ever buy anything which i dont want.i dont like wasting money like this.one should always make a list if what is required and then go for shopping
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 06
Mmm I usually do this with kitchen gadgets, for example I bought a steamer for the vegetables, it took about a month for it to come out the actual box! And now its gathering dust because I can't be bothered to use it or learn how to use it properly, so it has been put at the back of a cupboard, I say a cupboard, I don't know where. I've also bought other things for the kitchen also haven't been used!
@isasice (2015)
• Iceland
8 Jan 07
Phew... probably every day! I read something in the news a couple of days ago about a group of people who decided that for one year, they wouldn't buy anything they didn't absolutely need. They were so happy with the results after the year, they decided to go for another year. I should really join them, I waste way too much money on things I have no use for.
And since I'm here... happy new year to you.
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
8 Jan 07
I waste a fair bit on items that I do not really need as well. The plus side is that you are a responsible person so I expect that you will only waste money that you can spare. I imagine a lot of people waste money that they cannot spare.
Happy New Year to you as well.
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@isasice (2015)
• Iceland
9 Jan 07
Yes, unfortunately it's often the people with the least money who buy most of the useless stuff. It's also amazing to see how many people on welfare own big plazma tv's, big cars and all the latest computers but then say they can't afford to pay for their childrens school meals. That really bothers me.
@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
16 Dec 06
Many years ago, when I was working at Wal Mart I did this constantly. It got worse when I went to work in receiving, because then I saw EVERYTHING that came in. I am not so much into the technology, because I know enough to know I do not know enough to use the stuff that is out there.
@laltu86 (1249)
• India
19 Mar 07
first of all congrats on fullfiling yopur 50th response on this post, and i being the lucky guy would like to share that i have 3 mouse, 12 mouse pads , 1 web cam and 1 scanner which i seldom use.
but i love to buy different varities of goodies and will continue doing this.
nice to meet you , who shares a same passion for goods like me.
@simikathy1 (97)
• Kent, Washington
2 Dec 06
Well if it is a rule that it is not allowed then it should not be tolerated, I am new to my lot so I need to learn all the ends and outs of here but I do enjoy sharing. If any one has tips please tell me.I could use some friends here,Kathy/simikathy.com
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
3 Dec 06
I think that you have replied to the wrong discussion, but I also know how this would have happened.
For the benefit of other readers, I placed a link to this topic from another and this member has responded to the other one, so please do not think that this member is posting nonsense because it is a genuine mistake.
@pyr0maniac (572)
• United States
2 Dec 06
lol. send the 1 gb flash drive over to me!!!!!!
i buy a lot of stuff that i don't use anymore...a 100$ metal detector...waste of money
@sweetpea_216 (1470)
• United States
3 Dec 06
Sorry about the copiers! But I am guilty of this. I am trying to stop buying things especially clothes. I can't seem to help myself when they go on sale. I don't buy to many computer things.
@cjthedog64 (1552)
• United States
20 Mar 07
I'm usually pretty good about not doing this. DH however has tons of stuff that he'll get because it's a good deal, he's been looking for one, or thinks he'll need it. Then we get home, the bag goes onto the table and he forgets about it. We both also will get the kids presents, like for Christmas or birthdays that they never even open. It's sad that we spend that much money, even though it's not a lot.
