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Hate when I do this (impulse QVC purchase without checking all their options)

LoveMyBaby — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:11:06 GMT

Watching ITKWD today and Joe C came on with V36110 -set of 40. (Microfibre cleaning cloths which I love & use regularly). Need some more and will split with DD. Purchased and then this evening got to thinking, hmmmm better check what else they have in inventory. Came across Don Asletts V36087 set of 50 in the blue color. Cancelled first order. Getting 10 more towels, and saving about 1.50. I already own Don's and figured they have to be about the same quality anyway, so didn't think twice about which vendor to use.

Plus Ebates will give me about 20 cents towards the purchase.

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queendiva — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:17:14 GMT

I usually go a step further and check out the item I want on ebay. Usually find it, too.

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Annabellethecat66 — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:19:07 GMT

I'm going to make you (and many others) feel good.

Here's what I do...the ultimate ding dong. OK, so I'll see something presented and think, "That's a good idea, I'd like to have this or that...maybe I'll get one for my daughter".

Then go to hours later or the next day. I see the same thing and think "That's a good idea, I'd like to have this or that...maybe I'll get one for my other daughter".

I kept doing that at Christmas and (swear to you I don't exaggerate) and bought 7 (yes, 7) of those wireless ear bud thingys!!

Here's the kicker....none of my grandchildren wanted the things so I ended up sending ALL of them back.

I have always been that way. What I like or want I could pick it out over and over. I never change....and for me...that's not a good thing. I've done things like that so many times...

I'm trying (real hard) to turn over a new leaf because another of my resolutions is to not keep the stuff I don't want or like and to stop giving away so much stuff (i.e. send it back).

So, now do you feel better?

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LoveMyBaby — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:25:10 GMT

@queendiva wrote:
I usually go a step further and check out the item I want on ebay. Usually find it, too.

Good point (& reminder). Honestly I have been sooo good about this, and buy very little now at the Q, ( wasn't always the case). Now I have to check on this 😩😊 item on the 'bay. Thx!

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Kachina624 — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:27:15 GMT

My favorite trick is to impulsively buy something (clothing) I already own. I've tried to get in the habit of checking before I order or a minute or two after so I can cancel.

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LoveMyBaby — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:28:14 GMT

@Annabellethecat66

Ha! I hear ya, we've all been in some way other a little slow at times about on-line shopping. I will say, make sure to stick to your resolution to RETURN everything and anything you do not want, or like. Even when I bought more from the Q, I was good about returning. Thx for the laugh and encouragement 😊!

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MJDinVegas — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:35:07 GMT

Oh, @Annabellethecat66! I missed you so much on your recent hiatus. You put it out there, warts and all. I’m the same way! I’ve been much better about limiting my purchases, since I track each and every one regardless of vendor. But it is so hard at a Christmas when the list is long and the funds are shorter than the list. Then the returns!

Hope you are well! Always enjoy your posts!

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roeroe1005 — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:37:15 GMT

I am a major impulse buyer. So what I usually do now is put it on check hold. If I still really want it a week later, I purchase it. More times than not, I cancel the item.

Plus I like to read reviews before purchasing, especially for clothing. Got burned too many times.

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Annabellethecat66 — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:44:46 GMT

So do you guys remember the other day I told you I bought that trash can? Well, I did. So my friend was over (she's the one who sets up all of these gadgets I buy and can't read the directions). Well, she helped me figure out where to put the thing (in the kitchen)...duh!

Remember, I told you how for years I've always used a clothes hamper (which is very large). I love that thing but my son-in-law always teased me about it.

Well, now in this kitchen (which has so much errrrr...'stuff' in it) has the hamper trash can, a plastic bag hanging for recycling stuff and ...ta da...the new trash can. Well, you should see me trying not to walk past to set the lid off (remember...it opens automatically). I've scooched (that word is misspelled...I know it)....I've done everything but get on my hands and knees not to set it off...but it STILL goes up (the lid I mean).

I bought stainless steel because I figured I'd give it to my daughter....and (wait for it), I think I'm going to give it to her because the thing is driving me crazy!

It's stupid (and big) to send back. I need to come up with an explanation (to her) on why I'm not keeping it...I don't lie, so I'm going to have to skirt around the truth....stay tuned.....

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LoveMyBaby — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:45:08 GMT

@Kachina624

I really worked on this throughout the years of impulse, so that's why I was so mad at myself. Plus I found I can get things at B&M stores for wayyyy cheaper, try them on, and stuff like that. It's a process I know.

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homedecor1 — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:45:12 GMT

@Annabellethecat66

you aren't alone...I did some of those "great idea" buys & then realized the people I "thought" would like nope🙄.

Today my spouse said you got a few qvc credits on the charge ....little did he know the return shipping fees outweighed the credits😡😡😡.

I have 4 other things to go back. I don't know why I never learn buying Vionics at Q (or other clothing) never fit☹️. Shoes are my usual size but blisters on my feet are telling me otherwise after my morning walk!

I hope this year is the year I learn🙂🙂🙂

Its nice to see you're posting again🌷

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LoveMyBaby — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:46:31 GMT

@roeroe1005 wrote:
I am a major impulse buyer. So what I usually do now is put it on check hold. If I still really want it a week later, I purchase it. More times than not, I cancel the item.

Plus I like to read reviews before purchasing, especially for clothing. Got burned too many times.

Good for you! (I'm also a review reader.)

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Kachina624 — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:50:11 GMT

@Annabellethecat66. Just assume that this trash can is saluting you as the household Commander-in-Chief.

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Annabellethecat66 — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:54:56 GMT

@homedecor1 Yes! I know what you're saying about the shipping being more than the first easy pays! I've gone "into the hole" several times. (Kinda says something about those easy pays doesn't it). Ugh!

I wish I could post pictures (too dumb to figure it out) because you should see some of the packages I send back to QVC.

By the time I put so much tape around those white plastic packages.....well...they are a site to behold! Maybe 1/3 roll of that clear tape.

My daughter sent me a video of my 6 year old grandson opening an "I love you" present I sent him. (Little kids don't get mail and I thought it would be fun for him to get mail).

My point is (about the tape) he can be heard saying, "Mom! Why does Grandma make this so tight? There's too much tape on this thing?" So funny!

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Annabellethecat66 — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 02:00:48 GMT

For that kind of money for a trash can it should have a thing where you can adjust the sensitivity on it.

One good thing is it's across from the refrigerator. So, every time I go into the frig it goes off.

See.....it's kinda like someone saying...."Uh! Huh? I see you going to the frig again...I see you....what cha' doin' in that frig'?"

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Mom2Dogs — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 02:23:46 GMT

@LoveMyBaby....you were lucky you could cancel the first order...there is a small window of time to cancel an order once placed. Enjoy your new towels.

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judy0330 — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 02:27:51 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
My favorite trick is to impulsively buy something (clothing) I already own. I've tried to get in the habit of checking before I order or a minute or two after so I can cancel.

I do the same thing! Not usually with clothing but with everything else. That's why I love Amazon. I will see someting and think -- wow -- that's great -- immediately go to order it -- only to see "You purchased that item on January 3, 2013." Then down to the basement I go to find the fabulous -- never opened -- item I couldn't live without!

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OKPrincess — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 12:27:12 GMT

I no longer buy everything I see or want.

I checked my online order status and last year, I ordered a total of 36 items. Of the 36 items, 6 sets were travel-size My Pillow.

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PinkyPetunia — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 13:25:41 GMT

WhenI feel like ordering something, I put it in my shopping cart or wish list. I try to wait a few hours to see if I still want it later. Very often I forget about the item altogether, or I look at it again and it's not that great after all. The urge has passed.

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Eileen in Virginia — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 14:01:44 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 wrote:
So do you guys remember the other day I told you I bought that trash can? Well, I did. So my friend was over (she's the one who sets up all of these gadgets I buy and can't read the directions). Well, she helped me figure out where to put the thing (in the kitchen)...duh!

Remember, I told you how for years I've always used a clothes hamper (which is very large). I love that thing but my son-in-law always teased me about it.

Well, now in this kitchen (which has so much errrrr...'stuff' in it) has the hamper trash can, a plastic bag hanging for recycling stuff and ...ta da...the new trash can. Well, you should see me trying not to walk past to set the lid off (remember...it opens automatically). I've scooched (that word is misspelled...I know it)....I've done everything but get on my hands and knees not to set it off...but it STILL goes up (the lid I mean).

I bought stainless steel because I figured I'd give it to my daughter....and (wait for it), I think I'm going to give it to her because the thing is driving me crazy!

It's stupid (and big) to send back. I need to come up with an explanation (to her) on why I'm not keeping it...I don't lie, so I'm going to have to skirt around the truth....stay tuned.....

I was in a restaurant last week where they had one of those trash cans in the ladies room. Great idea, right? If we had room in our galley kitchen, I would have bought one. The only problem was that the lid would only open a quarter of an inch. The little red lights lit up, it made a whirring sound, but that was all. I suppose the batteries were low.