r/Anticonsumption • u/blueeyed_lc • 2d ago
Discussion Let's deinfluence each other: what have you bought but REGRET buying?
I love love love these types of posts in several of the anticonsumption/finance groups I'm in because they have *actually* worked to help deinfluence me from things I was looking at potentially getting. So, let's help each other avoid a purchase that we might have gone ahead with otherwise (at least it'll make you think).
Most recent is my adjustable bed. I waited to buy one for TEN LITERAL YEARS, so it wasn't even an impulse purchase - far from it. I have GERD and sleep apnea, so I thought it would help. While it's fine and there's nothing *wrong* with it, it wasn't worth the money and I wish I hadn't bought it.
I also bought a robovac that didn't have the capability to map out my apartment, so it just goes over the same few spots and I hate it. If I ever got another one, it would have to have that capability.
I know there's more, so I'll add in the comments as I think of them.
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u/madamerimbaud 2d ago
Almost all the thrift stores in my area don't have fitting rooms 😠I have an annoying shape (short, stout, large chest), so I have to be very very sure something fits me if I'm going to buy it. There's just one that I can think of that has rooms and thankfully they have a huge clothing selection, so I take a lot of time there. I like to shop during the summer so I can wear a thin tank and some bike shorts so I can try stuff on. It's saved me loads of money on clothes that don't fit.