If I am in the mood for shopping (always online since I hate stores) I can put things in my amazon wishlist without actually spending money. Then, I forget about them or wait for them to go cheaper (the latter is especially useful for new video games since paying full price is ridiculous).
Later on, I will go through the list and get rid of the things that were really just a whim (usually takes me 2 months to give something the boot) and I have no buyer's regret because I didn't buy it and I don't feel pressured to buy something because I know the list will remember it for me if I really do want it later.
I get to enjoy shopping online without spending and then later on pat myself on the back when I delete things from the list.
I know some people couldn't do it this way because it would lead them to buy more stuff but I am quite content to window shop without spending so it works for me.
I love my wishlist
December 18th, 2007 at 08:59 pm
December 19th, 2007 at 08:03 pm 1198094629
I'm not that computer smart, but gives me a little idea of what's going on.
Just take note of the prices when you put them in your shopping cart (or wish list) with a little sticky or something next to your computer and double check they don't go up later.
December 20th, 2007 at 10:51 pm 1198191075
Just like with groceries, one should always have a price book so one knows the absolute lowest price...