How do you avoid the "Buyer's Remorse"?

Question

It really makes me sad.

Answer 1

I thought of something that might help you. Grab a handful of two different types of coins(dimes and quarters for example). Next, get two bowls from the kitchen, and a timer also. Set the timer to about 10-15 minutes. Let the dimes represent cons to purchasing whatever you're thinking of buying, and let the quarters represent the reasons you should buy the item. For every con you can think of, put a dime in 1 bowl. For every pro you can think of, put a quarter in 1 of the bowls. Once the timer goes off, count the number of coins in each bowl. If there's more in the "cons" bowl, don't make the purchase. If there's more coins in the "pro" bowl, make the purchase.

This process gets you to think about your purchase, but not over-think it as you're only allowing yourself a certain amount of time to decide. I hope this works for you.

Answer 2

Research extensively and weigh all factors before you buy.

I bought a Hyundai Accent after researching and comparing it to other cars in the compact and subcompact category. Weighing the pros and cons and what was most important to me, I made my decision.

4 months later, I wish I had more horsepower. Also, the crash test ratings were adjusted, and the Accent didn't do well.

I say to myself, "Well, I made my decision based on all my research and what I consider most important." I saved thousands of dollars (over a Civic, which the magazines say leaves you wishing for more horses, even if it does have more than the Accent), the warranty is great, and oil changes will be free for years.

You can do no better than deciding to buy based on objective criteria. By minimizing the psychological reasons for buying (to feel good/better, to fill a hole in your life), you can always point to concrete reasons for you decision. Whether it works out, you did what you did based on what you knew, not what you felt.

Answer 3

I guess you have to know about yourself. For me, I have a budget and a list of items I need. I would think twice on the list to make sure I don't buy something I don't need.

Next is when I look at the price tag, I will ask if I don't like it after a month, will it be ok with my wallet. If I say ok, then I will buy it.

Answer 4

If there is something I want, but not sure if I should get it, I will sit on it for a few days, and think long and hard, if its something I should or should not get. Then if I decide to buy it, I will not regret it later.

Answer 5

ARE YOU AN IMPULSE BUYER. IF YOU ARE MAYBE BUYERS REMORSE MAY NOT BE A BAD THING?
YOU WILL ALWAYS CONSIDER DO I REALLY NEED IT? CAN I AFFORD IT? WILL IT INHANCE MY LIFE?
STUDY WHAT YOU DESIRE TO BUY. AND REMEMBER YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR MIND.

Answer 6

Keep your receipts and don't remove any tags for a few days. Then, if you decide you don't want the item after all, you can return it.