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Addictions

K9buddy — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 17:59:35 GMT

I was just reading about sharke’s addiction to jackets and realizing that I have an addiction to purchasing vacuum cleaners. I have 12 of them. Some corded and some cordless.

Does anyone else have a purchasing addiction?

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Grouchomarx — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:02:19 GMT

Ok before anyone says anything else here, I think you win for craziest addiction! That is so funny! You must have one sparkling clean household!

I guess I can admit to an addiction to Vince Camuto shoes and sandals. I have a large collection and yet always want more. And shower gel. For someone reason I hoard it like they are not going to make anymore for the rest of eternity! Korres, Perlier and Philosophy only, no other brandds. There, I've admitted my addictions. I feel cleansed!

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QVCkitty1 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:09:03 GMT

Sandals, I won’t even count them, it’s embarrassing. 😔

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NicksmomESQ — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:09:10 GMT

Shoes, shoes & more shoes!! And handbags!!

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chrystaltree — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:19:15 GMT

Definitely not vacuum cleaners. I have two addictions; jeans and diamond jewelry. There are so many amazing jeans and jean jackets out there that I just cannot stop myself from buying "just one more" pair of jeans or denim jacket. I see it for what it is but I can't stop. The diamond jewelry is from ShopLC; they sell the most amazing white and colored jewelry in platinum over sterling. It started with a yellow diamond ring and went from there. The prices are so reasonable that I put a piece on Easy Pay for 3 months and when that is paid... I buy another piece. I think I have an addictive personality but it's limited to denim and jewelry. I'm ok with that.

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x Hedge — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:22:39 GMT

No addiction here @K9buddy , but I do admit to owning an unreasonable amount of WEN products. Enough to stash some away unopened in cool storage.

Love them all!!

And ... I've always loved vacuums.

Own at least a dozen of them, old to new. A few were thrown away before I got my hands on them.

But I'd much rather diagnose issues, replace worn parts, repair wiring, and clean rollers & filters than actually vacuum the house.

-we each have our own talents.

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sunsetbeach — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:24:20 GMT

I have a very addictive personality, not a great attribute. At least I don't drink, smoke, or do drugs.

Louis Vuitton - since 2002 every special occasion plus lots of preowned purchases

Pietro Alessandro Brooklyn bags - like potato chips to me

Danskin clothing from Walmart - I was depressed when they stopped selling so much of it

J.Jill linen shirts

White shorts and pants - if I could wear nothing but white shorts and pants I would be glad

Lilly Pulitzer stuff

Soft Footbed Birki's (not Birkenstocks) in size 37R they used to sell on QVC, I now stalk on ebay. They are the only shoe that actually fits my foot.

Things I used to collect - dolls - I have some 36" Betty Jane Carter dolls from QVC years ago

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depglass — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:24:32 GMT

I have two addictions, lipstick and rings. I bet I have over 200 rings and 150 lipsticks. The rest of my beauty and jewelry items fall in a "normal" range.

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alicedee — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:28:00 GMT

I have a much more pragmatic addiction. I stockpile toilet paper. Buy a big package almost weekly. And it’s just me here!

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Grouchomarx — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:30:29 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
Definitely not vacuum cleaners. I have two addictions; jeans and diamond jewelry. There are so many amazing jeans and jean jackets out there that I just cannot stop myself from buying "just one more" pair of jeans or denim jacket. I see it for what it is but I can't stop. The diamond jewelry is from ShopLC; they sell the most amazing white and colored jewelry in platinum over sterling. It started with a yellow diamond ring and went from there. The prices are so reasonable that I put a piece on Easy Pay for 3 months and when that is paid... I buy another piece. I think I have an addictive personality but it's limited to denim and jewelry. I'm ok with that.

Wait now you just made me realize I too have a major jeans addiction! Like, I look into the jeans drawer which is rather large and stuffed to the brim and I'm like, what are all these? Which ones are which? It's daunting to find a specific pair that I haven't worn in a while. I haven't figured out a good storage solution for this problem.

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Havarti — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:39:32 GMT

Bowls are my treasures...all sizes, but especially the smaller ones. Some have lids, some don't - some are functional, some just pretty. I just can't stop collecting bowls that I do not need. I know it is weird and I can't explain it because I do not even like to cook and rarely eat/serve leftovers. Why do I want/need so many bowls?????

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VegasBusinessWoman — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:34:18 GMT

Jewelry . . . and shoes.

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Havarti — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:38:04 GMT

@alicedee

I so relate. I am a stockpiler of nearly all household supplies. I buy nearly a year's worth of toilet paper and paper towels in January. There are often great sales on paper products in January and sometimes I even get cash back bonues and I am always looking for ways to save money on necessaities. You should see the looks I get hauling it out...I often wish I could hear the thoughts in peoples heads.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:38:56 GMT

My addictions come and go but at one time or another I've accumulated too many handbags, shoes, watches and even bromeliads, a tropical plant. I think some people have addictive personalities.

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chessylady — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:41:26 GMT

Books, stacks of books, books in bookshelves. New books, secondhand books, fiction, nonfiction, biography, gardening, self-help. As long as I have books to read, I can't die.

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fancy pantsy — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:42:27 GMT

shoes. it's embarrassing. when i was a child, i rarely got new shoes, ... always hand me downs. i thoroughly enjoy my shoes today. they are my secret treasure. but i REALLY have too many i think i have 11 pairs of sandals and about the same number of closed toe, sneaker/loafer type. and then a couple of pair of dressy shoes. i know to some of you, this may not sound like a lot, but to me it seems like a lot, or at least it is way more than i actually need lol.

also ... pens and paper/notebooks. have always had a thing about pens, but recently fell down a planner rabbithole, and now i am obsessed. but again, they are my secret treasure. i did give my dd a couple of fountain pens last week. i count that as a de-stash. LOL.

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scatcat — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:58:59 GMT

You own 12 vacuums and it just hit you that you have an addiction?

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tired mom04 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:03:55 GMT

Scented candles!

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PamfromCT — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:15:28 GMT

This is humiliating for me to admit. Obviously, I am in the process of recovery. Years ago, craft supplies and household decor. Then onto clothing, handbags, and JEWELRY. And books, of course. No more. I am so done. All types of jewelry, which I am culling for my DD and DIL. DH has given me a new diamond set, tanzanite set, ruby set for anniversaries. He has an emerald set ready for my BD in August. My DD, DIL, GD will inherit those. DH is indulgent.

We are going through our house and donating or giving away so much stuff!

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Hellcat64 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:15:47 GMT

@K9buddy wrote:
I was just reading about sharke’s addiction to jackets and realizing that I have an addiction to purchasing vacuum cleaners. I have 12 of them. Some corded and some cordless.
Does anyone else have a purchasing addiction?

Ha ha, had the same number of vacs but gave 3 of them away. Now down to 1 corded and 8 cordless. Have one in practically every room since I'm too lazy drag one out of the closet. I do vacuum alot more but have extra tools up the wazoo.