r/nobuy • u/Honest_Shape7133 • 1d ago
No/Low buy win (for me)
This may seem like nothing to some of you but for me it’s a win and no one in my personal life “gets it”.
Had to waste some time today so my daughter and I ran into target. I’m a sucker for after holiday sales. My favorite hairbrush got eaten by the dog but I was specifically waiting for this to replace and using one that doesn’t work as well in my hair. One regular size brush is $18. They sold a holiday gift set that was $20 for the regular and travel size brush and I got it for half off.
Remember, I’m a big sucker for after holiday sales. I spent the $10 on the brush set. Bought 2 craft kits for my daughter for next year for $5 (total not each, I know they’ll have them on sale when they come out next year but they didn’t have these ones earlier in the season and there weren’t any my daughter would have been interested in when I shopped before so I grabbed in case there are no great options again). They had the Clorox wipes with holiday packaging half off so I got a few containers of those before they’re gone (I work in an elementary school and have to provide my own cleaning supplies so I go through them and I’ve been out). We just ran out of all my backup hand soap and I was able to get 4 bottles for $5. Fun bath stuff to save for my daughter’s Easter basket for $3. A half off dog toy for $7 (I told my daughter she could pick out a Christmas present for the dog but we never did and she reminded me).
I put back probably $40-$60 worth of stuff I was considering but ultimately decided we don’t truly need (makeup, shower scrubs, animal stuff, clothes- they actually didn’t have the size I needed, decorations, candles and on and on). For me, that’s a win and I wanted to share bc it keeps me motivated to continue on. Like I said, probably nothing to some people but as someone at the beginning stages of this, it’s big to me.
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u/AromaticSun6312 1d ago
No but I love this! I haven’t started my low buy yet (I plan to start Monday) but I am doing like a soft launch of it. I wanted this jumpsuit from Target & an Old Navy set because it was half off. I told myself that I had to wait to the end of the day & I could only purchase from one of the stores & I was able to stick to that. Not much but usually I’d order both online immediately
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u/yoncexwhit 1d ago
Wonderful! I’ve been practicing this lately as well. I’m very weak so I’ve resolved just to not go into the stores unless 100% necessary.
I did receive some gift cards for Christmas and when those are out I’ll be done shopping.
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u/Sweaty_Elderberry390 1d ago
that would be a win for me too! the $60 of unnecessary stuff adds up and that’s what gets me into trouble. i end up with crap i don’t need and don’t even really want but can’t pass up the sale
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u/idonthavearedd1t 1d ago
This type of self control is like a muscle - you have to train it! You put in an amazing "workout"! Huge win!
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u/LadyHelfyre 1d ago
This is awesome. I've been putting off buying straw for my feral kitties. Now it's hard to come by, but I found some bales at Hobby Lobby this morning for 90% off as final sale on the fall decor. $1.40 each, and I have enough for the winter.
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u/birdmotherly 1d ago
Ohhh you’re so kind to take care of them. They’ll be happy that you got some straw. And I’m glad you got some at a great deal
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u/eperdu 1d ago
The underlying goal of no/low buy is intentionally buying things and not frivolously buying. This is a huge win and will help shape your thoughts around buying going forward. Great job 👏