Sales are kicking my b#tt!

fatefullotus

fatefullotus

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Nov 2, 2006
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#1
I told myself I would be good this year and only pick up a few things during the holiday sales. But between coupon codes and the ridiculous markdowns, my credit card is smokin'. *hangs head in shame*

Anyone else in the same boat? Join the thread and await the return of our self-discipline and respect together?
 
#2
Sales haven't started for me yet, I'm waiting for the NM sale the day after Xmas. Hope its not too brutal this year, but I would like to find some good deals.
 
#4
Oh I have been very bad. With the new CL styles out that I needed to start my collection. Then a dress to go with the shoes I just got. I do this from time to time, but then I chill a bit and go into my saving for vacation mode and get OCD about that. I am always on something it seems, house project, jewelry. Seems I manage to always have a carrot in front of me that I chase. It's an endless cycle is it not? I need to slow down, for sure. Lets all motivate each other. If that works, we can ban together to lose our Holiday weight!!!
 
#5
So far this year, my wallet has bled at:
  • BlueFly.com
  • Saks.com
  • Neiman Marcus.com
  • Overstock.com
  • JCrew.com
  • net-a-porter.com
  • amazon.com
Not to mention a few other purchases from eBay, Bloomies, Lords, Macy's.... And that's AFTER being mindful. It's not so bad now but when the packages start arriving at the apt., I think BF might catch on. :s
 
#6
Get yer butts back home! Don't you guys have a neglected houseplant/hubby/child/animal who needs you???

Your LAWN MISSES YOU!

Wrap barbed wire around your wallets. THEN try to open them.

On your hand, with a magic marker, write in BOLD letter: DO I NEED THIS?
 
#8
I started a promise last year 2006 to spend everything on cash only.
I do not purchase on-line, only physical shopping... so I have to "work" for my spend.
The way I shop, take a lot, make an extra round to "put" stuff back; kills my feet doing that but its like a self punishment for making me "lazy" to shop for the next time.

I did much much better than I did last year on not over spending.... by only going out for shopping only when necessary. ;) But just my way to save my wallet and not getting deeper into debt.
 
#9
me. :Push::sad:

self-discipline is what i need.

care to join? :s

fatefullotus said:
I told myself I would be good this year and only pick up a few things during the holiday sales. But between coupon codes and the ridiculous markdowns, my credit card is smokin'. *hangs head in shame*

Anyone else in the same boat? Join the thread and await the return of our self-discipline and respect together?
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#10
Sorry, I can't relate as I have not went out today. I generally HATE going shopping on boxing day. I'm pretty good with bargains and I know places to shop where it's boxing WEEK so I don't have to go insane on the one day where everyone and their moms' are out. Besides, I already lost my life savings in Orlando last week at the outlets. SIGH.
 
#12
I have not bought anything, except for a bottle of body wash that was 60% and less than 5 dollars in after holiday sales. I had a watch that had to be sized yesterday and I had to brave the mall b/c the jeweler by the house was closed. That place was a madhouse!

You guys are not alone- people were buying TONS of stuff. I just can't do crowds. It makes me feel like I am going to have a panic attack and I start getting jittery lately. Saving me lots of money though!
 
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