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  • What is the last impulse purchase you made?

    I was in the airport and I went to buy a sandwich. There was the most delicious chocolate chip cookie staring at me and I couldn't resist. I don't impulse purchase too often, but I did this time.

    What is the last impulse purchase that you made?

  • #2
    Scratcher cards or lottery tickets. Sometimes $5, sometimes $10, sometimes $20 a pop. I'm getting better at "just saying no." (lol)

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    • #3
      I bought a college sweatshirt while visiting my daughter 2 days ago. I did not look at the price tag before buying it; that never happens!

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      • #4
        I upgraded my cellphone. It's expensive. Not going to lie. I also use it daily, and I love it. But it was rather impulsive.

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        • #5
          a bobble head of my favorite sports team after xmas. $35 blech.

          and a t-shirt off threadless recently. $15.

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          • #6
            A necklace that I thought was cute but turned out to be way too big and olive oil at this cooking shop because it was on sale. One I regret the other I do not. I'm still thinking about returning the necklace.

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            • #7
              Went to a little market with a friend. I figured I might buy something, but I wasn't expecting to drop $100 on a piece of art. I love it though and don't regret it at all. I also got a super cute winter hat for $12 in a style I've been wanting all winter. All in all, a fun shopping trip.

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              • #8
                Our leaf blower went TU - we use it a LOT. To fix or replace, that was the question, walking into the local small engine shop at lunch helped me decide. To fix it was going to cost at least $100 plus hassle, and to replace it cost me $199 for a new model made by Stihl, minus the hassle. And, I'll be able to get the yard cleaned up before company arrives this weekend. Done and done.
                History will judge the complicit.

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                • #9
                  Cappucino

                  Sometimes you need some coffee

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                  • #10
                    A hammer drill...

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                    • #11
                      2 cats. Went in for a hamster and came out with 2 cats.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by lorraineb View Post
                        I was in the airport and I went to buy a sandwich. There was the most delicious chocolate chip cookie staring at me and I couldn't resist. I don't impulse purchase too often, but I did this time.

                        What is the last impulse purchase that you made?
                        I made an impulse gift purchase in February. Bad decision but it was before my resolution to clamp down on spending.

                        I love giving good gifts to people.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by tomhole View Post
                          2 cats. Went in for a hamster and came out with 2 cats.
                          That's a long term impulse purchase.

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                          • #14
                            Apparently they can live quite a long time. We were tricked by their cuteness. They are evil.

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                            • #15
                              After some training, a couple buddies and I went to Buffalo Wild Wings. First time I ever went there. It's a bit pricey, but we got 25% off which was nice.

                              I loved the food. So much. It's making my mouth water now. But I don't go out to eat often so yes I would say it was an impulse buy.

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