1. Low-quality items
Do you know that popular saying, “Been there, done that”? That’s exactly how I feel. I used to think that if I took proper care of my low-quality items, I could actually enjoy them for a long time, but that wasn’t true.
If you’re tempted to spend your money on items that aren’t high quality but are affordable, you should know that you’ll end up paying more in the long run. My dad once told me that what seems affordable is actually expensive because it won’t last and will need replacement.
However, don’t think that high-quality items have to be expensive or otherwise, they’re not good, because that’s not true. Whether you’re looking for clothes, accessories, shoes, electronics, or furniture, pay attention to the fabrics and materials, because these are the elements that will give you information regarding how well-made and durable they are.
2. Sales are not your friends
If you remember any of the tips mentioned in this article, let it be this one: sales are not your friends. While some people say that sales are only a marketing strategy, the truth is that retailers raise the prices of their products just so they can pretend that there’s a discount after a couple of weeks. There’s also another reason why you shouldn’t get excited when you see a sale.
Something happens in the human brain when it notices that there’s an item on sale, and it tricks you into believing that you should have it no matter what. Would you buy that thing if it were at full price? If the answer is yes, you won’t regret your purchase, but if you say pass, that’s your clue that you should let that sale go.
Of course, if there’s something that you definitely want and you can’t wait for a sale to finally get it, that’s a whole different story! Don’t forget to think about utility too: if you need it, get it!
3. Buying things out of pressure
Have you ever bought something because you felt guilty? Believe it or not, this is known as a “pressure purchase,” and although it feels weird to buy something because you don’t actually want or need it, many people are actually guilty of it.
An example of a pressure purchase is when you buy an item in a store because the salesperson was very helpful and you don’t want to make a bad impression. You sure want to be nice, but instead of wasting your money, you can smile and say a genuine thank you, and you’ll be good.
