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How My Shopping Changed in 10 Years

Sooner — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:37:12 GMT

How about you? Think back 10 years to what you did. Has your life changed? Mine has astonishingly and I'm happy with it.

I was thinking just now that what I used to buy reliably at QVC I now look for at LL Bean, Land's End and Old Navy. No QVC cooking stuff for me either--don't need or what what they are selling now.

Haven't even thought about Dillards in many years, Talbots has the sizes I wear that have a standard fit for me, no alterations, few returns, no in-store hours looking and trying on!

I used to buy lots at Williams-Sonoma, then our store closed so I rarely look there on line--but bought one pot just last week online.

I don't care to go to the mall any more, but look on line and find what I need. No HomeGoods (don't want more "stuff"), no TJ Maxx (also don't need what they have).

Amazon for routine things: doorstops, spatulas, bowl covers, good vinegars, books, kindle books, measuring cups, markers, hangers, good tuna and sardines, chopper, etc. Some from Costco and Sams! And no time spent in store, parking, driving to, etc.

Groceries: Pickups and deliveries!

How did I find time to do all this 10 years ago--and I worked? I now have the luxury of NOT doing all that!

Re: How My Shopping Changed in 10 Years

kaydee50 — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:40:11 GMT

We order a LOT more online. Used to love going to the local malls but now they are pretty much deserted--so sad. Don't go physically into any store much anymore. I miss the experience.

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Harpa — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:51:41 GMT

Brava, @Sooner !

Me, too!

What I do not do anymore is decorate differently for this or that occasion/season. The house is the house, and I like what I have.

Also, my jewelry tastes have changed and I already have the pieces I love & wear! (Some I love, but just don't wear for one reason or another.)

Never really did get clothing from Q. (to talk about)

I grab some things from A, if I want them quickly.

But I still go to the grocery store.

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MG Chris — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:53:34 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
We order a LOT more online. Used to love going to the local malls but now they are pretty much deserted--so sad. Don't go physically into any store much anymore. I miss the experience.

I shop online for the most part. I work with the public and prefer not to in my personal life. I use self-checkout whenever possible so I don't have to make chit-chat. I do hit up my happy places, Home Goods, Hobby Lobby, Costco, Sam’s Club etc. I try to go when I know they are not busy so I don't have to deal with people. Some good things came with Covid. Best Buy is a great example, I order pull up to the curb, pop the trunk, my order is loaded and away I go.

My actual shopping habits have no changed over the years. I still buy clothes, home decor etc.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:00:28 GMT

I haven been to the mall or a grocery store since the start of the pandemic. The only stores I've visited are the UPS Store for mailing and a jewelry store for a change of watch battery.

I now have everything delivered; Walmart, Amazon, QVC and a few others. My new hobby and leisure-time activity is breaking down cardboard boxes for the recycling bin. It's like laundry, I never get caught up.

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Coastalcarolina — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:14:46 GMT

I would have to say that many things have changed for me. I used to go out shopping with my daughter. She moved away, so I don't really enjoy going in stores alone and just browsing anymore. Not the same as having her with me. Our mall is dismal also. It has too many memories of years gone by with my children and friends and family that it makes me sad to walk those halls now.

I too, have most of any decor, pillows, candles, bed linens etc., to continue buying those items. I will continue for as long as possible to go in person to the grocery stores unless it becomes completely unsafe to do so for any number of reasons. If I don't, I will definitely turn into a hermit because I am already an introvert by nature.

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LindaSal — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:17:51 GMT

I guess I've changed my shopping habits somewhat. I truly think we can run out of things to buy! I bought way too many items over the years especially clothing, some I sadly never even wore and ended up donating. Now I don't buy it unless I really love it and can't get it out of my head. I have taken myself off many an email list so I don't get tempted with coupons or sales anymore. I do use Amazon also but still go buy my own groceries, did it all through Covid too. I like to pick out my own stuff.

Re: How My Shopping Changed in 10 Years

Desertdi — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:25:45 GMT

@Kachina624 OH.....those CARTONS with the sealed flaps!!!! WHAT do they glue them with????

I have a "fireman's screwdriver"...and I have to huff and puff...practically dislocate my shoulder...and it takes a half-hour of struggling to get those things open.

I think I'll go to Home Depot and get a CROWBAR. di

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I am still oxox — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:27:12 GMT

I am retired, and somewhat disabled. I have started shopping at the Q again, do a lot more shopping on Amazon and I have discovered the Loft

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SilleeMee — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 19:44:33 GMT

Amazon and Walmart gets most of my money these days.

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KathyM23 — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:37:37 GMT

My shopping habits have definitely changed. Used to be just about every Saturday would find me at the Mall. Had many stores and eating places then. Since Covid, our Mall is basically empty of the stores I liked and I haven't been to the Mall in two years. I clothes shop on line, mostly QVC.

What I am buying has also changed since I am now retired and do not need clothes for the office. I have way too many of them now and no office to go to. Mostly I buy casual clothes now and much less than 10 years ago.

Still like to go to Home Goods and Hobby Lobby.

I haven't been to the grocery store in years. DH does all our cooking and grocery shopping. He does go to the store and does not order on line for our groceries.

There is very little we need as we have so much of everything and purging is more important than shopping now. Shopping used to be enjoyable, wandering the stores and browsing but those days are gone.

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shoptilyadropagain — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:45:24 GMT

My small mall had Macy's Elder Beerman and J.C. Penney and I could find 95% of what I needed there. They've all closed and there are just a few specialty shops left. I also shopped some at Kohl's and even picked up a few things once in awhile from Meijer. I haven't been thrilled with the selection and quality at Kohl's since Covid. Meijer did away with their dressing rooms so I rarely even look at their clothing now. I now order almost everything online and have even ordered a couple of things from the Q which I never did in the past.

Grocery shopping hasn't changed for me except I now go early in the morning. I started that during Covid and have continued to do that since crowds at Wal-Mart and Meijer are far less than mid-morning or later.

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drizzellla — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:02:39 GMT

@KathyM23 wrote:
My shopping habits have definitely changed. Used to be just about every Saturday would find me at the Mall. Had many stores and eating places then. Since Covid, our Mall is basically empty of the stores I liked and I haven't been to the Mall in two years. I clothes shop on line, mostly QVC.

What I am buying has also changed since I am now retired and do not need clothes for the office. I have way too many of them now and no office to go to. Mostly I buy casual clothes now and much less than 10 years ago.

Still like to go to Home Goods and Hobby Lobby.

I haven't been to the grocery store in years. DH does all our cooking and grocery shopping. He does go to the store and does not order on line for our groceries.

There is very little we need as we have so much of everything and purging is more important than shopping now. Shopping used to be enjoyable, wandering the stores and browsing but those days are gone.

Before I retired I had 2 closets full of work clothes. And had to have shoes and jewelry to go along with the "outfit". It seemed like I was always on the lookout for items that would look good together.

Now I live in shorts or capris and cotton shirts. Haven't pulled out any outfits from my closets (except to attend funerals).

I donated tons of clothes when I retired but it still isn't enough.

The only shopping I do now is in regard to food. It seems that the only shopping I do now is grocery shopping or going out to lunch with friends..

And since the Covid chatter is ramping up again looks like I will no longer be going out with friends for lunch.

@KathyM23 Your last line says it all.

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chrystaltree — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:08:39 GMT

I shop online almost exclusively for everything now. If there's something I want, I can find it online. I absolutely do not do malls anymore. No fun in schlepping from store to store, all selling the same stuff. And the selections are so limited. I do shop the same stores, just online. And then there's Amazon. I'm becoming better at searching out what I want on Amazon. I buy most of my household items and necessities from Amazon Basics. And I do almost all my grocery shopping online. I love that! When I do go into a grocery store it's just for a handful of things and the experience. Oh! Meal delivery! Can't forget that. I love that I can have meals delivered from almost every restaurant within a 20 mile radius....I think. We order from UberEATS a couple of times a week. It all makes for an easier, less stressful, better life.

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deeva — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:11:02 GMT

I reduced my QVC shopping by 90%.
No longer need lots of clothes, but I still go to the mall. Our mall is still really busy with several new stores.

I'm shopping more at Trader Joe's, Target and Walmart for some things that are cheaper than my usual grocery store.

Lately, I prefer Sam's Club more than Costco because of being able to shop during early bird hours at Sam's.

Amazon is also a frequent visitor to our house.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:17:18 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
@Kachina624 OH.....those CARTONS with the sealed flaps!!!! WHAT do they glue them with????

I have a "fireman's screwdriver"...and I have to huff and puff...practically dislocate my shoulder...and it takes a half-hour of struggling to get those things open.

I think I'll go to Home Depot and get a CROWBAR. di

@Desertdi. The Premier Protein 12 pack boxes are just as you describe. I've bent scissors, screw drivers, have broken fingernails and have gouged my hand. I wonder if soaking them would loosen that glue?

I have acquired a cute little crowbar. Amazon. Comes in a box.

Only 82° here today!!!!

Re: How My Shopping Changed in 10 Years

Desertdi — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:29:32 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:

@Desertdi wrote:
@Kachina624 OH.....those CARTONS with the sealed flaps!!!! WHAT do they glue them with????

I have a "fireman's screwdriver"...and I have to huff and puff...practically dislocate my shoulder...and it takes a half-hour of struggling to get those things open.

I think I'll go to Home Depot and get a CROWBAR. di
@Desertdi. The Premier Protein 12 pack boxes are just as you describe. I've bent scissors, screw drivers, have broken fingernails and have gouged my hand. I wonder if soaking them would loosen that glue?

I have acquired a cute little crowbar. Amazon. Comes in a box.

Only 82° here today!!!!

@Kachina624 I buy the Premier Protein, too....mainly because you and a few others recommended it here! I did it because I was getting dental implants at the time, and figured a little extra nutrition would be helpful -- but I was so impressed that I kept it up...(so, "Thank You")

And YEAH....their cartons are MURDER!!! di

Edited to add: 106 here today...BUT...and I can't believe it...we are headed back to the hundred & teens next week!

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tansy — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:31:26 GMT

Even though I don't truly need more tops or earrings, I continue to buy when I see something that appeals to me. My new location is super convenient -- almost too much so -- to shopping: Talbots, Chicos, JJill, small "gourmet" markets, Costco, Home Depot.

When the weather turns cooler, I will do more deliveries.

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Goodie2shoes — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:40:10 GMT

I retired in 2016 and I was working from home so I really didn't need to buy any clothes but I continue shopping fashions from QVC with 2 closets full and just ordered a SG top. My main outings are to church but I look good when I go every Sunday !

I shop alot from Amazon no fashions just everyday stuff, planters, keto chocolates, etc. I do shop groceries in the store now, I really don't shop instacart anymore post Covid. I was never a mall shopper. I do shop online with Macy's and QVC for beauty items and occasionally into Sephora/Kohls just 5 mins from me. I'm enjoying retirement !

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FastDogWalker2 — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:44:26 GMT

Same for me - retired now and have no use for a lot of clothes. I do run into the grocery store, Walmart and Target from time to time but I never venture near our mall - unsafe and no stores worth visiting. I definitely spend more time at home reading, gardening, cooking and cleaning and MY favorite thing: working out.