I think it really has. Now whenever you splurge, the "guilt" is even worse than before 'cause you feel like you should be saving your pennies, but I think splurging every once in a while
should be OK. It's good for the soul.
I think so too redchick. They all are desperate for us to buy, so prices are coming down, which always makes me happy.
Honestly though, I hadn't been shopping in months (not because of the recession, just because I really didn't need anything and was saving for our summer vacation) and I went this past
weekend and bought several things and it was still fun.
I like to shop and still slurge at the appropriate time. We are saving though for a wee one to come this winter so we will no doubt go all out then ... maybe even a pre-baby shopping trip to
NYC for some cute designer baby clothes. Yeah I know they may be worn only once, but still it can be fun!
I've been laid off so I can't buy a thing unless it's absolutely necessary.
I have mixed feelings about all the sales. Yes it's great that things are less expensive, but it's sad to see people desperate to keep their doors open.
Always been a bargain shopper... I like it more now, because others appreciate my scores, whereas they used to look down their noses and call me cheap :T
I was supposed to go shopping today but I felt so much anxiety about spending money that I'm not going until Tuesday, when I have a more concise plan about the items I want as opposed to
need.
I felt guilty buying a bag that costs less than $200 and then I went on buying new sunglasses for more than $200. I really don't get it. I do shop a lot more now though, mainly because of the
sales.
There's definitely more sales... and I'm the type that still likes shopping even if I don't buy anything. The mall will always be a happy place for me!
I haven't changed my shopping habits at all and I don't feel guilty. I'm not personally in a recession. I have a job in the medical field and I don't run the risk of being laid off. If for
some reason I was, I could easily get another job. I don't think there's any reason I should feel guilty for spending. My salary hasn't changed since the recession started, so why should I
have to change my lifestyle?
Never thought of shopping as therapy, and I'm not sure when that became fashionable to do so. Shopping for me was and is a means to acquire something needed, and occasionally wanted.
Having grown up on $4k a year in a family of 3, I see money as a tool. Never had a budget where I'd was comfortable regularly throwing money away on expensive ($100+) frivolous items, and I
get just as much enjoyment out of a $20 ebay dress as I do wearing my wedding jewels.
So no, my shopping habits haven't changed due to the recession, except the markets corrected enough I bought 2 houses.
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I think it really has. Now whenever you splurge, the "guilt" is even worse than before 'cause you feel like you should be saving your pennies, but I think splurging every once in a while should be OK. It's good for the soul.
1i like that more stuff is on sale now!
2I think so too redchick. They all are desperate for us to buy, so prices are coming down, which always makes me happy.
Honestly though, I hadn't been shopping in months (not because of the recession, just because I really didn't need anything and was saving for our summer vacation) and I went this past weekend and bought several things and it was still fun.
3I like to shop and still slurge at the appropriate time. We are saving though for a wee one to come this winter so we will no doubt go all out then ... maybe even a pre-baby shopping trip to NYC for some cute designer baby clothes. Yeah I know they may be worn only once, but still it can be fun!
4I've been laid off so I can't buy a thing unless it's absolutely necessary.
I have mixed feelings about all the sales. Yes it's great that things are less expensive, but it's sad to see people desperate to keep their doors open.
5just call me Debbie Downer!
6Stores are having such great sales now, I can buy more than before!
7Yup - the thrill is gone
( - I feel guilty when I buy something I really want
nowadays. Depresses me.
8Always been a bargain shopper... I like it more now, because others appreciate my scores, whereas they used to look down their noses and call me cheap :T
9I was supposed to go shopping today but I felt so much anxiety about spending money that I'm not going until Tuesday, when I have a more concise plan about the items I want as opposed to need.
10Geez, I just read my previous post and noticed that I sounded a little crazy...
11i defiantly spend less but i enjoy shopping same as b4
12I felt guilty buying a bag that costs less than $200 and then I went on buying new sunglasses for more than $200. I really don't get it. I do shop a lot more now though, mainly because of the sales.
13Guilt kind of puts a damper on spending on clothes for me.
14I think I buy more than before, but I'm buying more stuff that's on sale, and have eBayed more than usual. LOVE great deals.
15I don't feel guilty; I just say I'm stimulating the economy!
16I agree - I feel totally guilty now when I spend lots of cash on things that are not totally necessary.
17Myystque- totally agree with you! I have to do my part to keep the economy going. I still splurge on shoes.
18There's definitely more sales... and I'm the type that still likes shopping even if I don't buy anything.
The mall will always be a happy place for me!
19Guilty - I always think I should've put aside the money I've just spent.
20I haven't changed my shopping habits at all and I don't feel guilty. I'm not personally in a recession. I have a job in the medical field and I don't run the risk of being laid off. If for some reason I was, I could easily get another job. I don't think there's any reason I should feel guilty for spending. My salary hasn't changed since the recession started, so why should I have to change my lifestyle?
21Not at all. Nothing has really changed for me.
22Never thought of shopping as therapy, and I'm not sure when that became fashionable to do so. Shopping for me was and is a means to acquire something needed, and occasionally wanted.
Having grown up on $4k a year in a family of 3, I see money as a tool. Never had a budget where I'd was comfortable regularly throwing money away on expensive ($100+) frivolous items, and I get just as much enjoyment out of a $20 ebay dress as I do wearing my wedding jewels.
So no, my shopping habits haven't changed due to the recession, except the markets corrected enough I bought 2 houses.
23Well, I still shop, but I feel guilty when I spend too much now. I never did before.
24The article is ver good. Write please more
25all my money still comes from the bank of mom and dad
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