Comments on: Is it REALLY a Good Deal?

By: Taya | Simply Frugal

Taya | Simply Frugal — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 22:04:52 +0000

In reply to Kimberly. What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 16:03:30 +0000

I keep a running list of things I need, the more urgent the need the higher they are on the list. (Separate from the regular grocery list.) I am constantly on the lookout for coupons and sales for items on the list.

By: lynn zhang

lynn zhang — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 21:01:01 +0000

I like this post! Finally there is some post on this kind of topic 🙂

By: Jeanna

Jeanna — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:56:00 +0000

Great article! Even when it’s on sale and I have a coupon… I still have to ask myself, do I need it? Will I use it? If I can’t use it in the next 6 months, I am not buying it. I can pass that coupon onto someone else.

By: Denise

Denise — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:14:10 +0000

Its so true just because something is on sale it does not mean you need it. Are u located in BC? I love your site.

By: Pamela @ FabulousSavings.ca

Pamela @ FabulousSavings.ca — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:59:42 +0000

Love this post! I used to buy lots of things “on sale” simply because it seemed like a good deal. But lately I ask myself similar questions, mostly because I just don’t have room for more “stuff”! If I don’t think I’ll use it in the next couple of months I don’t bother to purchase it. Unless, of course, it’s a really good end-of-season deal like a winter coat or boots that I know I’ll need eventually.

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:36:19 +0000

I really enjoyed your post! I totally agree, I see some people buying sooo much. The easiest way to limit how much you buy is walking/biking or busing to the store. I can only buy as much as I can carry.

As far as clothing and junk goes, I have a GIANT pile of stuff to sell/get rid of in my room that’s detering me from buying anything unnecessary! I need a rain coat, I’ve been eyeing a pretty yet functional one at MEC, it’s about 150$ but I figure if I don’t buy anything else then it really won’t be an issue…and obviously return it if I don’t like it (the store where I am doesn’t have it in stock…)

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:09:51 +0000

This was soooo me just today! The Zellers by us is working on closing out the store. Everything is 10-30% off. Payday isn’t til the 15th but I did have my credit card with me to pay for the car bill that had to be done today. I had items in my cart that were marked down but as I near the check out, I really asked myself – do I NEED any of this RIGHT now? Nope! I abonded the cart and used the $4 I did have in my wallet to buy my daugther a treat at Timmies instead and headed to the library!Much better spent.

By: Justine

Justine — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 02:56:26 +0000

Definitely over time I have realized that just because something is a good deal, it does not necessary mean that I NEED to have it. This takes some time to learn for sure.

I am starting a “Deals blogging community” page on my website. I am going to mention you there, love your site and hope we can work together in the future. I’ve had some not so nice incidents happen on my site recently and want to squash it all.

By: Mo

Mo — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 01:28:22 +0000

This is a great post! Sometimes, it is good to stop and think “am I buying it just because it is on sale?” I used to shop like that, it’s a hard habit to break!
My problem lies in sale items in stores that have high regular prices. Just because it is on sale there, doesn’t mean it is the cheapest you can find it; it might be cheaper in another store at their regular price.