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Title: spending
Post by: Gerianne on August 07, 2012, 05:58:07 am
when you are buying something you use on a daily basis or close to it,
do you wait until you completely run out ane then order or buy a new supply
or buy a new supply when you are almost out of it?
Title: Re: spending
Post by: oldbuddy on August 07, 2012, 06:57:23 am
when you are buying something you use on a daily basis or close to it,
do you wait until you completely run out ane then order or buy a new supply
or buy a new supply when you are almost out of it?

Actually I try to stock up on it when it's on sale.
Title: Re: spending
Post by: PGS28 on August 07, 2012, 07:18:36 am
I agree, it's better to stock up on it when there's a sale going on.  For things you know you will need (households, personal items, etc.) it's better not to wait until you need it to get it, it's more consuming, cost/time efficient to already have it.
Title: Re: spending
Post by: squirrelgirl44 on August 07, 2012, 07:48:33 am
Depends what it is. certain things, I stockpile. Mainly things that have no expiration date - toilet paper, shampoo, etc. I never run out of that stuff, or even get close to it. Food, I typically buy by the week.
Title: Re: spending
Post by: potluck6 on August 07, 2012, 08:28:15 am
i don't usually stock up on things on sale because next week another store will have it on sale or the sale has to be really good.when i buy something i thibnk if i can get it at the 99cent store like watermelon had been 2.99 at a store but 99cent at the 99cent store and same size and just as good.
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Post by: virigarcia on August 07, 2012, 08:33:30 am
I usually stock pile. But if i can't stockpile it, i buy some of it before i ran out.
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Post by: laurindat on August 07, 2012, 09:42:17 am
If it's something I use daily I usually stock up ahead of time with a sale, as others have mentioned, if it's something necessary&generic like toilet paper or napkins or whatever. For things like shampoo and skincare products I usually get new ones when I'm close to running out instead of stocking up because there's always so many new types coming out, and I don't want to limit myself to the old ones if I stocked up on them.
Title: Re: spending
Post by: devilroljin on August 07, 2012, 09:46:52 am
Yeah it depends on what it is, if it is a daily used item, then it doesn't matter how much you have left, you tend to stock up if it is on sale. For other non daily items, if they are on sale as well, I try to stock up, but not as much, for I know I'm not gonna be needing that much so soon.
Title: Re: spending
Post by: Shandara09 on August 07, 2012, 09:54:56 am
I don't stockpile because I have limited space, but I always buy things when they're about to run out.  I try to never let it get to the point of being completely out of anything.
Title: Re: spending
Post by: southernhorizons on August 07, 2012, 09:57:09 am
when you are buying something you use on a daily basis or close to it,
do you wait until you completely run out ane then order or buy a new supply
or buy a new supply when you are almost out of it?

Actually I try to stock up on it when it's on sale.
Yes, that's the best way to do it. I'm always looking for sales and coupons. I generally have a stockpile of things I use frequently, except when there hasn't been a sale on the item for a long time, so my stockpile dwindles down.
Title: Re: spending
Post by: clickers on August 07, 2012, 09:58:49 am
I stockpile because it's more economical. I really dislike running out of things like dish washing liquid, toilet paper, body wash etc.
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Post by: BK_Adores_Chase on August 07, 2012, 10:27:35 am
almost out.  When I read this question I am thinking of cooking ingredients!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: SweetApril74 on August 07, 2012, 01:03:42 pm
almost out for most stuff, but never same time :)
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Post by: patycake56 on August 07, 2012, 01:16:08 pm
i hate to run out of anything i try to keep enough on hand till the next time
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Post by: smarie62 on August 07, 2012, 05:52:45 pm
This is what I do I stock up on everything from personal items to household items at the beginning of the year or when I have been to spend so that way I never run out of anything but when I get down to 2 products I go out and buy extra products.
Title: Re: spending
Post by: natashaspy on August 07, 2012, 06:38:26 pm
i usually keep a couple of everything i need so i dont run out, especially things like toilet paper, shampoo, body wash.  hate the thought of needing it and not having it
Title: Re: spending
Post by: MsLeadn on August 07, 2012, 09:39:59 pm
It is hard to keep up with all of your supplies. The main things such as tissue, soap, etc. I try to buy more way before it runs out. Other things like pens, computer paper, etc. sometimes it goes unnoticed.
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Post by: lkeys81 on August 08, 2012, 03:04:10 am
I stock up myself
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Post by: skrogman on August 08, 2012, 03:17:11 am
I used to stockpile, also, but I don't so much any more.  The main reason is that I actually enjoy getting out and shopping.  I think it's fun to see new variations of the same products on the store shelves where if I had bought quite a few I may not have seen. 
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Post by: jenniferhoder on August 08, 2012, 04:40:12 am
Stock up while it's on sale... Today, you just never know if you are going to get that great deal again, so I don't want to take my chances!
I also stock up if I get a good coupon for it too!!!
Title: Re: spending
Post by: gramev64 on August 08, 2012, 10:07:16 am
I usually try to keep tabs on things when I use them.  If I see I am running low on something, if the money allows it, I usually will replace it, but if the money is low I wait until the money is available.  I use alot of soy milk, so I have to make sure I save money to get that!
Title: Re: spending
Post by: Cuppycake on August 08, 2012, 10:56:45 am
when you are buying something you use on a daily basis or close to it,
do you wait until you completely run out ane then order or buy a new supply
or buy a new supply when you are almost out of it?

Actually I try to stock up on it when it's on sale.
The only way to go !
Title: Re: spending
Post by: Hurricanekiz on August 08, 2012, 12:27:06 pm
yeah, if i buy it it's because i need it.
Title: Re: spending
Post by: ancmetro on August 08, 2012, 05:32:28 pm
 
     I buy only when the product is on sale. Let us say: If you have a $20.00 bill, regular priced merchandise- you can get only one or two items. For the same $20.00, you can get: five, six or even more items on sale.