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Shopping, yes or no

LisaMofSLC — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 17:30:42 GMT

Are you shoppping more, or less? Here I am stuck at home, and between the global crisis and recent Utah earthquakes, I'm stressed. When stressed I like to shop. Plus some of my fave small/family-run companies are pleading for business and offering some great online deals. Yesterday, I found my apartment office is locking their doors, so will hold packages but we have to wait to get them. Sometimes I buy things that are left on my doorstep. Most go to the office if they're too big for the parcel lockers. So I have decided not to buy anything. I did order two bars of Beekman soap, and the box for two bars was huge. Luckily the office lady let me get it. So I'm just not shopping right now.

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RetRN — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 17:32:36 GMT

No, only shopping for necessities, things are too uncertain right now.

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kaydee50 — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 17:33:18 GMT

Our condo building has discouraged having items delivered so I kind of feel guilty if I order something. But it is hard. My motto has always been "When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping" but that isn't working too well right now!

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FlowerBear — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 17:35:11 GMT

the only shopping Im doing is going to get necessities and groceries. kohls in the next town that i like to go to, has closed and also the TJ Maxx and JCP. I have not ordered anything online or from a shopping channel, trying to save all i can at this time.

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NickNack — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 17:35:33 GMT

I'm only shopping for necessities. With the stock market the way it is my finances are not the same.

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QVCkitty1 — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 17:36:41 GMT

Just groceries and pet food, and books for my Kindle.

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deepwaterdotter — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 17:37:16 GMT

@RetRN wrote:
No, only shopping for necessities, things are too uncertain right now.

Same for me. Certainty feels so far away.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 17:40:07 GMT

I would love to shop for the things I need right now. But it seems like every place I look they are out or have other brands I've never tried. It's a good time to explore new options and a it's shopping adventure each time I do it.

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Spurt — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 17:53:01 GMT

@LisaMofSLC

Our condo Mail Center has closed so no package deliveries... If anything is shipped by USPS other options for delivery will need to be made through the retailer or Post Office they advised......

I had two small packages coming---one was a book, the other was two tops from Macy's---I went to the USPS site and entered all package deliveries to be left at my front door (since I work from home more than ever)....so what does the mail guy do---He CRAMS the two blouses into my tiny community mailbox 🙄...... So to answer your question....NO postponing online shopping for awhile I wonder what the postman wouldve done if they hadnt fit in the mailbox....probably left a note telling me to pick it up at the post office....Why does USPS even have an option to chose for delivery....

Just like USPS offer free pickups for packages with a return label but sometimes I have to request it several times before he will pick up the package that I leave at my front door...one time he said it wasnt there when I complained to the Post Office and told them it was out from 6AM that morning....he lied!

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gidgetgh — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 18:01:10 GMT

Well, this morning I DID place an order for my 3 Prescriptives skin care products. They are online only and I was on the fence about ordering because so much is uncertain with the economy. But I decided to go ahead. And that will hold me for quite awhile.

I have a $25 e gift card from the Container Store, that I want to get used this afternoon. I plan to place an order that takes me just over $25.

Other than that, I'm closing down the shopping for fun stuff for awhile. Too much uncertainty.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 18:33:32 GMT

I mostly buy clothes but with no place to go, it's pointless to buy anything new for Spring/Summer this year.

It has also occured to me that those plastic bags from QVC are extremely unsanitary, having been handled by many unwashed hands, and spent time in filthy warehouses and trucks. The last batch I got, I opened in the garage with rubber gloves depositing the outter bags directly in the garbage can. I really don't want to handle more.

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LisaMofSLC — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 18:44:59 GMT

I feel bad for my favourite spice store as they have to close their shops, but can sell online. They would fit into a parcel locker easily, but then people talk about handling packages that have been handled by how many people. Not sure if its been determined how long viruses survive on dry media. I read years ago, that newspaper is safe from bateria, but viruses?

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wilma — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 18:50:06 GMT

Mainly just shopping for food, medicines, and other necessities, but...

I did order a few jigsaw puzzles from Amazon and a few clothing items from the Q last week. I already returned the Q order as the items didn’t work for me. I have 2 items in my Macy’s cart but haven’t purchased them yet. I prefer shopping in person but that’s not going to happen for awhile. Definitely missing that.

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 18:52:26 GMT

We only ever have gone shopping once a week....maybe twice if I absolutely needed an item. I do not enjoy shopping now, were before it was a form of entertainment for Me in my quite life.

Oh well....got to go with the flow and do the right thing.

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hippiechick7897 — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 18:54:18 GMT

I’d say more. Making more trips to more places more often because I can’t find what I need.

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Mominohio — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 18:58:44 GMT

For the most part, just necessities right now, and ordering online what I can. As the number of cases continue to rise, my hope will be to not have to go out in person to stores for several weeks. Not sure I'll make that goal, because I miss my fresh produce when I don't get it, but that is the plan as of now.

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Love my grandkids — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 18:59:11 GMT

@FlowerBear Kohl's has said their online shopping is available.

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ECBG — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 19:01:12 GMT

DH picked up romaine (I check the origin), a package of broccoli and cauliflower, milk, and some dog bones.

I haven't been out. I may forget how to drive, lol.

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sunshine 919 — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 19:01:21 GMT

@gidgetgh wrote:
Well, this morning I DID place an order for my 3 Prescriptives skin care products. They are online only and I was on the fence about ordering because so much is uncertain with the economy. But I decided to go ahead. And that will hold me for quite awhile.

I have a $25 e gift card from the Container Store, that I want to get used this afternoon. I plan to place an order that takes me just over $25.

Other than that, I'm closing down the shopping for fun stuff for awhile. Too much uncertainty.

This morning I did order a ring from JTV, it's a Tova ring and it was 26.99. On Q it was much higher. So that is my splurge for a while. Right now just like most of you I will be purchasing what I need. Customer service very nice as usual so I asked if she was working from home which she was. I love rings always have. I will still be watching jewelry shows but just window shopping

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queendiva — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 19:05:29 GMT

I got in some shopping earlier in the week, before things really hit the fan. Saw it coming from a neighboring state. Right now I have no desire to purchase anything. Just not feeling it at all. I will avoid even a food store for another week. Grateful for the roof over my head and the supplies I have here. Got my annual AL vites from HSN yesterday. That's about it.

G-d forbid if anything happens to the fridge/ freezer!! Are there even any stores open where it could be replaced?! I think not. This fridge came with the house, so I have no idea how old it is. I know the fridge in my previous house quit on no notice.