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Over purchasing

bonnielu — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 21:21:41 GMT

Is it just me or am I the only one buying more than I need and forgetting what I have. I stored away and then buy more only to find that I have duplicates or items that could be called duplicates as in jeans, shoes, items of clothing. And then I seemed to have done the same thing for gift bags and packing materials (for example)

Re: Over purchasing

Love my grandkids — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 21:23:02 GMT

@bonnielu I don't know if you're the only one but that's not me.

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Venezia — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 21:25:35 GMT

@bonnielu - I don't think you're alone. I've done the same thing myself too many times to count.

I once bought a skirt I liked at Kohl's. Quite a while later, while sorting through things, I picked up this skirt and thought "That's odd...I thought I'd already hung this up." And, yes, I had!!! (I took the duplicate back and the cashier at Kohl's said "You wouldn't believe how many times we've had that happen.")

I'm worse though with things like toiletries. In fact, I almost bought the Philosophy TSV until I checked my bathroom closet and found duplicates of those items, that I haven't even opened. I'm sure that, if I manage to get through things by next year, they'll have another TSV. If not, I'll just buy what I need individually.

I'm really working hard to use up what I have.

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Chopsmom — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 21:33:32 GMT

Yep. Just last week I bought a plaid hoodie at Wal-Mart. When I went to hang it up, sure enough, there was one already there from a few weeks ago.

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ScrapHappy — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 21:36:02 GMT

My Mom did that a lot for my daughter. She loved sending things to her. She started sending duplicates of some things. Like a shirt, or pajamas. Lots of duplicate slippers. I don't know why she'd buy so many slippers. I would tell her but I eventually stopped telling her and just let her enjoy it for what it was. Loving my daughter and wanting to give her stuff.

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wagirl — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 21:37:48 GMT

yes I have done that----had to put alot of stuff in a storage unit--no room at my apartment and of course, the thing I KNOW is in that space is what i need at my apartment!! And because I don't have a car to go get it--I order another one!! BUT---- I do write down on my calender what I bought to help me remember not buy 12 more of them---

Re: Over purchasing

KathyM23 — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 21:46:05 GMT

@bonnielu It definitely isnt just you.

I have bought more than I need over the years and now I'm trying to downsize. I love clothes and jewelry and cant resist buying something I don't need if I like it. And I do forget what I have as I have way too much.

I have solved the problem of duplicate clothes. I have an inventory by category of my clothes, jewelry and shoes.

As for gift bags and tissue I was just thinking yesterday if I need to buy more of these items or what do I have down with my Christmas stuff. I will probably buy for my gift wrapping this year as my Christmas stuff is hard to get to in order to check. If I have bags down there and buy new this year, I will note in my planner that I have enough bags or I have no extra bags so I will know next year.

DH is always bringing items we have plenty of from the grocery and forgetting to get what we need. He is the grocery shopper but doesn't look to see what we have. He goes early and I'm not up yet so he is on his own for figuring what to get.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 22:34:51 GMT

@bonnielu You're not the only one; I'm guilty too. More than once I've bought duplicate garments.....well, at least my taste is consistent. I'm not even sure of what clothing I own, therefore, I've stopped buying until I figure it out.

Re: Over purchasing

tansy — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 22:47:44 GMT

I used to buy books that I had already read. I still occasionally check out a library book that I have read.

Every so often I buy a duplicate food or grocery item but never clothes.

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Goodie2shoes — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 22:52:15 GMT

I probably need an intervention ! No you are not alone in buying more than you need. I recently purchased a new Isaac blouse then realized I had a D&C blouse same color and very similar style. I recently gave away clothes to Goodwill to make room for more ! My closets are full and I've started using the hangers that have the double hook so you can hang 2 items together !

Re: Over purchasing

RedTop — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 23:20:45 GMT

I absolutely hate to spend money on clothes, so I've never over purchased on wearable anything.

I do over purchase household supplies and basic stock food items in an effort to stay out of stores as much as possible. Whatever we need is always here and easy to find.

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bikerbabe — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 23:28:35 GMT

Generally, no. I think sorting and purging through cabinets and closets on a regular basis can eliminate that problem.

I do keep a stock of a few items that I didn’t use to given the past couple of years but it’s confined to one pantry unit and a closet shelf.

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lynnie61 — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 23:50:14 GMT

I do it on stupid stuff like cotton rounds and flossing picks and socks. I just need to put some of these type items in one place.

Dont even go there with Christmas bags. I’m not kidding I have 75+ and our family have really cut down on gifts. I buy for a couple friends but will never use all of these. I’m ready to take them to work and let others have them. I just can’t toss them.....

@KathyM23 you can have 50 of mine. 🤣

Re: Over purchasing

Ainhisg — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 23:50:48 GMT

I have done this...and continue to do this...with groceries. I store extra groceries on garage shelves. I keep groceries that I go through frequently here in the kitchen. Sometimes, I think I'm soon going to be out of coffee or ketchup, for example, and instead of going out into the garage to check to see if I've already bought some, I'll assume I haven't and buy more. Then I get home with my groceries and while putting them away, discover I already have the item(s).

Re: Over purchasing

Mom2Dogs — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:22:59 GMT

@bonnielu That does not pertain to me. I do not like exess and have most things grouped to gether for storage...like wrapping paper, ribbon, etc. All of that is in one place and when I need something I know where to look.

Same idea with cosmetis, cleaning stuff, etc. I just hate overspending or having to much to store.

I have very little stored away except for clothes, I have a spring/summer and fall/winter wardrobe. My closet is switched out 2x year and stored under the bed.

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QVCkitty1 — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:32:20 GMT

There was a time pre pandemic that I did way too much shopping and I felt a bit guilty about my stock pile of merch. Well the good news is none of it went to waste. I shopped my " store ," and was extremely happy to have my haul.

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spent2much — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 02:07:28 GMT

I've done it several times. Oh well!

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chrystaltree — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 03:52:19 GMT

I'm sure you aren't the only one. I sometimes do that. I buy something only to realize that I already have it...sometimes in multiples. Of course the realization only comes to me after the 30 days. Not too long ago, I returned a pair of mid calf moto boots to another retailer. When I tried them on, I remembered I bought those exact same boots last year.

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Sooner — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:01:17 GMT

I am guilty and just pretty much finished going through boxes and hanging racks of unsorted clothes that made a move. Due to family issues, many were bought in stressful times, moved, then unpacked due to health issues and most are like new--and still great to wear because I am not a fashion follower much.

I have lost a little weight and am finding things I can wear again--so it was sort of fun! AND bought some new things.

Re: Over purchasing

hckynutjohn — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:51:44 GMT

@bonnielu

You ask "is it just me"?

This I can tell you. "It ain't me". Been a frugal buyer since I first started working, at 8 years old. Buy duplicates and not know it? Nope, I spend too much time deciding the 1st putchase, and most of what I buy, is not put away for later use.

hckynut 🇺🇸