I finally tried the 'wait 48 hours before buying' rule for online stuff and it saved me $200 last month

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How many times have I bought some gadget or weird kitchen tool at 2am only to realize I don't even want it when it shows up? That rule would have saved me from the avocado slicer I used once and the fancy phone stand that just collects dust. My cart is full of stuff that seems like a great idea in the moment. Maybe I should start waiting too... before my apartment gets any more cluttered.

mila_brown102mo ago

But what if you actually need the thing? Sometimes waiting means missing out on a good deal or forgetting something useful. I've regretted not buying stuff right away more than I've regretted impulse buys.

riley_miller252mo agoMost Upvoted

Put stuff in your cart but don't check out. Leave it for a full day. If you still want it tomorrow, maybe get it. I do this and half the time I just delete the whole cart.

jackson.matthew2mo ago

Works even better if you wait a full week.