Comments on: Just Buy It Already! Fighting Indecision On Big Purchases

By: Herbert

Herbert — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:03:02 +0000

Agreed, I think that a lot of time is wasted on purchases — for myself, the issue is not only for large purchases, but has expanded to smaller purchases as well. I think research is an excellent solution; but sometimes, I just have to take a step back and think: will I be happy with this product? If so, then I really try not to look at price and just get it.

Can’t put a price on happiness, right? To a reasonable extent, I mean.

By: Dave C.

Dave C. — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:14:10 +0000

For me, I am incredibly decisive when it comes to making purchases. For my fiance though, it can sometimes be the opposite. Many times I ask her if she would rather I just make a choice because I have a knack for just “pulling the trigger” and getting the decision process over with quickly.

Other times, I suggest that I’m not overly concerned with the choice, and wouldn’t mind any particular outcome, just as long as the process moves forward.. lol

By: FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com

FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:05:02 +0000

My brother definitely falls under the detail category of “Women”

I am more of: Just buy it already.

I can hem and haw for about half an hour MAX, on colours, styles, designs, features.. but that’s about it. I make a decision, stick to it, and get out.

No regrets.

Or I just don’t buy it at all, and look for alternate solutions.

By: CindyS

CindyS — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:44:32 +0000

Interesting article. I find that we tend to postpone large purchase decisions while we educate ourselves. I research it online and sometimes in person. Once we know a little bit about the prices of what we are purchasing, it makes it easier to buy that bargain without dithering because we KNOW it’s a good deal.

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By: Money Magazine Hoss

Money Magazine Hoss — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:45:53 +0000

Great advice from your Dad. I learned long ago that Mrs. Hoss does actually have an eye for decorating and that I have blindfolds. So, I make sure she knows that I value her judgment and that it would be a mistake to let me pick any item. Once I was going to buy a black ceiling fan and told her about it before I made the purchase.
She pointed out that it would stick out like an elephant on a fly. Oh and by the way she seldom has ever asked by opinion since then.

By: Jonathan@Friends&Money

Jonathan@Friends&Money — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:02:26 +0000

I have to say that i have many similar experience. I suppose that i want to get it right and don’t like the thought of someone ripping me off which is why i take my time. I never spend more than $50 through auction sites like ebay for this very reason.

By: trevor

trevor — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:53:58 +0000

I think this is great advice, at some point you are going to buy something that is expensive and you can’t always make good decisions all the time. But it is nice to think that you can try. I work from home so we have had to buy a lot of expensive things before we could necessarily afford it. But I think that it has really worked out ok, we have a mix of ikea (functional and reasonable priced furnitute) and also higher priced items for anythingt that we want to definately keep. It can be hard when you work at home because you are there all the time you realise what you are missing and it can get a little obsessive.

By: Money Funk

Money Funk — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:53:07 +0000

Oh, I like your dad’s wisdom. He’s right on the money. LOL. Unfortunately for my DH, this is still a lesson that needs to be learned.

Because, if a woman (me) does hear it in your voice… she will begin to be indecisive in her decision, annoyed with the fact your partner doesn’t see it as a “together” choice, and make you come back next week because she is not sure its the right choice. LOL.

Wonderful post. And if you shop at IKEA, you’re making a good decision off the bat – Affordable & fashionable.

By: Momma

Momma — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:21:27 +0000

Hey, are you following us while we shop? I could swear I’ve had this conversation a time or two in the last few years.

This is a timely post, as DH and I are in the process of shopping for a new mattress. Thanks for the kick in the pants.