Do you like to shop or do you only shop when you have to?

@rx4life (1930)
United States
February 24, 2007 6:54pm CST
Are you the type of person that gets a "shopper's high" from a new pair of shoes or a new handbag?..Do you run to the mall or the shopping area in your city just to go and see what is there or do you drag yourself there knowing you have to buy something you really need? Are you an impulse buyer or do you plan carefully what you will purchase? ...Do you put off shopping for needed items until you can wait no longer or is shopping something you do on a regular basis?...What kind of shopper are you?
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@Phlamingho (7824)
• Denmark
25 Feb 07
I like to shop for expensive things, house, car, high end electronics and all that. I hate to shop for clothes and groceries though.
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@rx4life (1930)
• United States
25 Feb 07
I hate to shop for groceries so much that I order them online and have them delivered!!!! I LOVE this service...Where I live it it a Safeway store that provides this excellent opportunity...
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• United States
25 Feb 07
Ok this is going to sound a little crazy. I LOVE shopping but I am NOT a shopper! Ok this is what I mean - I don't do the mall. I do mostly WalMart. I tend to buy things we need, things to make life better or easier plus some extras. In doing that I love that but I love it most .... I get that shopping high when I somehow get a great deal. Like recently I got a $30 item for $13.50. Boy did that get me high! So do you understand what I mean by I love shopping but am not a shopper?
@rx4life (1930)
• United States
25 Feb 07
I do understand..and I really understand the "good deal high"..it's the best!!!! Doesn't sound crazy to me...when my daughter and I stumble onto a sale and we find a great deal ..we are so excited!!! It's extremely fun to happen upon the great deal!!!!
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• United States
25 Feb 07
Funny thing is I am rubbing off on my daughter now. And a 'miracle' is happening my hubby the big spender is starting to do the same! LOL
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• India
25 Feb 07
well I love shopping -- and I frequenctly go for it--- infact I enjoy shopping 0--- that too specially clothes -- -I believe that one's wordrobe and dressing sense makes him more effective or pathetic -- but the first look matters.... this makes me more peculiar for my looks... and so I keep on bringing in new and latest stuff and all... even many a times I have to get a good thrash from my mom for being too much crazy for shopping that a major share of my income and earnings go to it!!!
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@rx4life (1930)
• United States
25 Feb 07
We shoppers are certainly passionate about it, eh?
• Canada
25 Feb 07
I HATE shopping! LOL. I'm such an awkward person to buy for because I'm small but rounded LOL. I have a hard time finding Petite sizes. Not many stores carry them so it can be frustrating to say the least. Tops and shoes are easy enough to buy for me, and I don't mind that. Pants are another thing. I was looking for a pair of ski pants recently, they were either miles too long, or the kiddie sizes which meant that they were perfect length wise but just too damn small round the waist. Ugh lol.
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@rx4life (1930)
• United States
25 Feb 07
Don't get me started about sizes...LOL...
@steel111 (87)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
25 Feb 07
When I need to buy something for myself I will try to postpone that as much as i can. But, on the other hand I am so excited when I am buying something for somebody else. Whether that was my girlfriend, my cousin, etc.
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@rx4life (1930)
• United States
25 Feb 07
I love to buy for others, too..it's a great feeling...
• United States
25 Feb 07
I'm the kind of shopper that is in and out within a few minutes. I know exactly what i need before i go in, and that's all i buy. I can't stand just looking around all day, so i'm a quick shopper!
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@rx4life (1930)
• United States
25 Feb 07
I can do this too...but in all honesty it is RARE!!!!! LOL
@DeborahWY (306)
• Singapore
25 Feb 07
I am a practical person - I shop when I need to buy something or when I am on holidays. I do accompany friends to do their shopping but I do not enjoy it. I do it out of obligation more than the interest in it.
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@rx4life (1930)
• United States
25 Feb 07
What a good friend~!
• United States
25 Feb 07
I am a true shopper and love shopping. I love going to places like Target and Wal Mart and getting deals, but I am a big-tme shopper. I love trying on shoes and coming home with a fresh new pair of Jordans or a clean sneakers... or maybe a clean new hat. I'm not big on shopping in crowds, but I'll make the sacrifices if it means good products.
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@rx4life (1930)
• United States
25 Feb 07
Love to find a great new hat..:)
@clover (104)
• Malaysia
25 Feb 07
I'm quite a shopaholic, but to categorize myself which kind of shoppers would be hard as I differ from time to time. However when it comes to clothing I'm quite an impulse buyer although I migyht regret it later when I found better clothes. But then I thought first before buying things like handbag or shoes, maybe because my degree of obsession is more to clothes that I can't think properly when clothes come as concern :p while some will wait for sale, I'm on the other hand would buy when I really like the thing.
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@rx4life (1930)
• United States
25 Feb 07
I'm the opposite..less thinking about shoes ..more about clothes:)
@Phatmat (104)
• Australia
25 Feb 07
it depends for me. i like to shop for electronics, and all things like that but not really clothes as much. i but them now and then, but i also like shopping for shoes occasionally, not all the time though.
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@rx4life (1930)
• United States
25 Feb 07
Hooray for shoes!!!!!
• United States
25 Feb 07
I am the kinda shopper who loves to shop but for ALL kinds of things. I really love to shop for dvd's, toys, books, etc. I dont mind clothes and will buy them as wanted or and needed. But I HATE trying them on. I LOVE new stuff but hate trying it on! The worst are either bra's or swimsuits. Ick. I dont usually have much money so its harder to buy stuff as wanted more as needed. And yes I do plan to buy stuff and then sometimes I dont find what I wanted but something else, sometimes I find what I wanted PLUS something else. I am a total impulse buyer and its only getting worse as the years go on *L*
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@rx4life (1930)
• United States
25 Feb 07
The trying on part is the worst...I agree...and especially the swimwear!!!
@mgtextek (109)
• India
25 Feb 07
i love shoping like anything...i want to ramble around the shoping mall,gazing the items over there, really i am crazy...when there is a need for shoping i used take lots and lots of time for purchasing...suppose if i don't have to buy anything i go for a window shoping even.. that much i like shoping...regarding purchase...i pick up things immediatly.
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@rx4life (1930)
• United States
25 Feb 07
Window shopping is fun~~
@kmdvmd (357)
• India
25 Feb 07
I make a planning when i go for shopping.I prepare a list about the things that are needed.So far as grossary is concern i check mfg. and exp.date of the product.Other things like clothes, ferniture,cookingware are baught at the time of festival like new year.I am a very careful shopper.
@rx4life (1930)
• United States
25 Feb 07
Good planning!!
@bezzamae (447)
• Philippines
25 Feb 07
i simply love shopping. i do shop when i feel like doing it.. especially when i have the money. it's also a good way of exercising coz you will be strolling for couple of hours.. and instant! you've burnt calories and yet, you enjoy buying your favorite stuff.
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@rx4life (1930)
• United States
25 Feb 07
Love the exercise part...now I can really shop and feel good about it!!!
@wmg2006 (5381)
• United States
4 Mar 07
I do not like to shop, but I will go with friends at times. I like to go in get what I need and leave. I have friends who can shop for hours and never buy anything. This drives me crazy and makes me feel like it was a waste of my time.
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@rx4life (1930)
• United States
4 Mar 07
My friends can way "outshop" me... I love to go when I get the urge....but it's an ebb and flow thing!!!LOL..I really dislike "emergency shopping" or "deadline shopping" it exhausts me...I like to be prepared and have the gift, outfit,whatever purchased ahead of time!!!
@kathy77 (7486)
• Australia
25 Feb 07
I mainly only shop when I have to but I do feel great when I buy a pair of new shoes or handbag. When I have to go shopping I feel good about it and look forward to seeing what is new at the shopping area. I do plan what I want or need to buy so that I do not spend my money lavishly on things that I really do not need. I do go shopping once a week and it is great as I walk around our big shopping centre.
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@rx4life (1930)
• United States
25 Feb 07
I have to admit..the new shoes and/or new handbag are always a great buy for me...Love them both...I used to shop alot more than I do now...but I still love to head to the mall when I have the time and energy....
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• United States
25 Feb 07
I would shop all day long, every day if I could and had the money. I love to shop. I am also an impluse buyer as well. I love shopping sales in stores. Man! I get a rush from new clothes and a new pair of shoes. I think my husband does too, but he is a man and hides it well. He loves to buy shoes though.
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@rx4life (1930)
• United States
25 Feb 07
You gotta love a man that loves to buy shoes!!!! One of my favorite "pastimes"....Sales are the BEST!!!!
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@shay3434 (881)
• Israel
25 Feb 07
I love shopping! I mean, it's realy great to buy some new things that I want. I specially like to buy electronic products, new clothes, books etc... but I try not to buy too many things and not to wate too much money! most of the time I success, but ther are some times that I allow myself to buy many "toys" and waste money... In general, I think I'm a pretty good shopper.
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@tsgirl01 (900)
• United States
4 Mar 07
I don't like to shop much. I do like buying things for my home but I am not the type to run to the mall for shoes, purses, etc...I shop regularly for groceries and other household items, no frivilious shopping for me! Very good question, thanks$
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@rx4life (1930)
• United States
4 Mar 07
I recently got to shop for new furniture...that was both stressful and fun..now I have to "put the finishing touches on"...with new lamps,rugs, and window dressing...that too should be fun...but sometimes it's so hard to make the decisions.....
@cafay1 (256)
• United States
25 Feb 07
I love shopping. I like to research big purchases on the internet. But, I like to just window shop. This drives my husband crazy. He is one who has to go into the store and purchase what he wants an leave. I like the shopping I find it entertaining. He dose not. Caroline
@rx4life (1930)
• United States
25 Feb 07
Our husbands must be related!! LOL...mine hates shopping!!! But he and I both love to do the internet research also...we both shop online...but I love to get out like you and see what is new in the world!!!
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