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2PreciousBlessings
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Buying things on Impulse

I have a friend who purchase things on impulse and then returns the items. I am trying to tell her that this kind of behavior is not good. Does anyone know somebody with this kind of behavior?

Posted 6/8/06 12:42 PM
 
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FRAPPALICIOUS
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Re: Buying things on Impulse

umm yea.. me Chat Icon but i wont return the item Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 6/8/06 12:43 PM
 

Sweets13
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Re: Buying things on Impulse

YES...I have heard of people like this
It is like they buy for the sake of saying they bought a certain name brand and then they return it because they are afraid of DH finding out......Chat Icon

IMO, if you cant afford it dont buy it..

Message edited 6/8/2006 12:48:38 PM.

Posted 6/8/06 12:45 PM
 

BrunetteMom
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Re: Buying things on Impulse

I like to buy but I don't return..

Posted 6/8/06 12:46 PM
 

dpli
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Re: Buying things on Impulse

I've been reading articles recently about how some stores are thinking of instituting stricter return policies so that people like your friend may start to have a lot more trouble returning things. It was something about them tracking the number of returns an individual makes and if the # begins to be excessive, the store may limit returns. I am not sure this will happen or not, but it's something to think about.

Posted 6/8/06 12:47 PM
 

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Re: Buying things on Impulse

Posted by Bella11

YES...I have heard of people like this
It is like they buy for the sake of saying they bought a certain name brand and then they return it because they are afraid of DH finding out......Chat Icon

IMO, if you cant afford it dont but it..



See I dont do that.. I just buy stuff and then later decide I dont need it or just dont want it anymore. If I cant afford something, Im certainly not going to buy it.

Posted 6/8/06 12:48 PM
 

Beth
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Re: Buying things on Impulse

I buy things and return them all the time


edited- I return things I don't want Jake to see-not b/c I can't afford them

but b/c he thinks I have ENOUGH stuff and doesn't think I need another thing

Message edited 6/8/2006 12:51:20 PM.

Posted 6/8/06 12:49 PM
 

LadyMaravilla
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Re: Buying things on Impulse

I don't think I've ever purchased anything on impulse. That's just not me.

Posted 6/8/06 12:50 PM
 

NoStressMom
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Re: Buying things on Impulse

I do all the time too!! I return allot also!!Chat Icon

Posted 6/8/06 12:52 PM
 

Beth
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Re: Buying things on Impulse

Posted by Diana

Posted by Bella11

YES...I have heard of people like this
It is like they buy for the sake of saying they bought a certain name brand and then they return it because they are afraid of DH finding out......Chat Icon

IMO, if you cant afford it dont but it..



See I dont do that.. I just buy stuff and then later decide I dont need it or just dont want it anymore. If I cant afford something, Im certainly not going to buy it.



same with me- Sometimes i buy something and then see if cheaper somewhere else or realize I have something simlar

or the color or size wasn't right

Posted 6/8/06 12:54 PM
 

sweetpea0717
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Re: Buying things on Impulse

I do this with clothes...I'lll buy something I like or think I might wear. If i don't wear it in a month or so, I figure I'll never wear it and I'll return it. My DH thinks I have issues, but I feel why keep something you won't wear. That's what they have Return Policies for!

Posted 6/8/06 12:55 PM
 

MrsRbk
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Re: Buying things on Impulse

Posted by dpli

I've been reading articles recently about how some stores are thinking of instituting stricter return policies so that people like your friend may start to have a lot more trouble returning things. It was something about them tracking the number of returns an individual makes and if the # begins to be excessive, the store may limit returns. I am not sure this will happen or not, but it's something to think about.



I have a friend that works part time for Sears and they institute this policy. After a certain amount of returns, they won't let you return anymore.

Posted 6/8/06 1:08 PM
 

2PreciousBlessings
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Re: Buying things on Impulse

Sometimes some people just go out and purchase things just to make sure people gets the impression that they are wealthy.

Posted 6/8/06 1:10 PM
 

SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Buying things on Impulse

I have a good one for you...

my Aunt has a habit of buying everyone 2 b-day gifts and having people choose which one they like best. then she returns the other one Chat Icon

Message edited 6/8/2006 1:12:07 PM.

Posted 6/8/06 1:11 PM
 

Sweets13
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Re: Buying things on Impulse

There is a difference between a person buys something on the impulse JUST for the sake of saying so...and someone buying somethng and then realizing they dont like it or need it...

Message edited 6/8/2006 1:16:01 PM.

Posted 6/8/06 1:15 PM
 

MrsPornStar
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Re: Buying things on Impulse

My sisters do this all the time! I have gotten better with my impulse shopping. I used to go crazy in CVS/Eckerd, etc and just buy things (specifically make up) because it was on sale or was new and I had to try it.

Posted 6/8/06 1:20 PM
 

2PreciousBlessings
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Re: Buying things on Impulse

Posted by Bella11

There is a difference between a person buys something on the impulse JUST for the sake of saying so...and someone buying somethng and then realizing they dont like it or need it...




I so agree.

Posted 6/8/06 1:20 PM
 

LFitzy79
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Re: Buying things on Impulse

Posted by Beth1210

Posted by Diana

Posted by Bella11

YES...I have heard of people like this
It is like they buy for the sake of saying they bought a certain name brand and then they return it because they are afraid of DH finding out......Chat Icon

IMO, if you cant afford it dont but it..



See I dont do that.. I just buy stuff and then later decide I dont need it or just dont want it anymore. If I cant afford something, Im certainly not going to buy it.



same with me- Sometimes i buy something and then see if cheaper somewhere else or realize I have something simlar

or the color or size wasn't right




I do this too....

Posted 6/8/06 1:21 PM
 

BaroqueMama
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Re: Buying things on Impulse

I know quite a few people who do this. For some of them, it's out of control!

Posted 6/8/06 1:23 PM
 

janet
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Re: Buying things on Impulse

you have fm!Chat Icon

Posted 6/8/06 1:26 PM
 

azoodie

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Re: Buying things on Impulse

I have a very impulsive friend and I think that is what has put her into financial problems!

Ray and I never make significant purchases without consulting each other first.

Posted 6/8/06 1:26 PM
 

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Re: Buying things on Impulse

Posted by SweetestOfPeas

I have a good one for you...

my Aunt has a habit of buying everyone 2 b-day gifts and having people choose which one they like best. then she returns the other one Chat Icon



At least she's giving a choice....Chat Icon
What if you like both....do you get to keep both gifts...Chat Icon

Posted 6/8/06 1:31 PM
 

MrsPorkChop
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Re: Buying things on Impulse

Posted by BellaPaige

Posted by Bella11

There is a difference between a person buys something on the impulse JUST for the sake of saying so...and someone buying somethng and then realizing they dont like it or need it...




I so agree.



like to impress other people who they are shopping with
or WORSE to even impress the people at the store

thats pretty bad!

Posted 6/8/06 1:36 PM
 

Summer05
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Re: Buying things on Impulse

I do the same thingChat Icon

Posted 6/8/06 1:49 PM
 

2PreciousBlessings
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Re: Buying things on Impulse

Posted by preshy7

Posted by BellaPaige

Posted by Bella11

There is a difference between a person buys something on the impulse JUST for the sake of saying so...and someone buying somethng and then realizing they dont like it or need it...




I so agree.



like to impress other people who they are shopping with
or WORSE to even impress the people at the store

thats pretty bad!



I agree. Very bad. I feel that you can't live your life this way.

Posted 6/8/06 1:50 PM
 
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