Published May 22, 2023, 7:20 a.m. by Monica Louis
Welcome back to my series on overpriced and overhyped products. In the last installment, we talked about how a lot of the "luxury" items out there are really just overpriced garbage. Today, we're going to talk about how shopping can be a huge waste of money.
I'm sure you've all been there before. You see something you want, you buy it, and then you get it home and realize it's not as great as you thought it was. Or maybe you didn't even use it at all. Either way, it's a waste of money.
There are a few ways to avoid this trap. First, only buy things you need. If you can't think of a good reason to buy something, then don't. Second, don't be afraid to wait. If you see something you want but you're not sure if you need it, wait a week or two and see if you still want it. Chances are, you'll forget all about it.
Finally, don't be afraid to haggle. A lot of times, people are willing to give you a discount if you're willing to negotiate. It never hurts to ask!
So there you have it! Shopping can be a huge waste of money if you're not careful. But if you follow these tips, you can avoid overspending and save yourself a lot of money in the long run.
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overhyped overpriced products part three
and what you should buy instead courtesy
of me Vivian your Rich BFF and your
favorite Wall Street girly today we are
discussing the latest influencer
phenomenon Stanley Cups and y'all we
have lost the plot Stanley is a 110 year
old brand that used to cater to
outdoorsy types and truck drivers but
suddenly it seems like every lifestyle
influencer Millennial girly now has this
50 cup they're in PR packages and
there's a resale Market but the Brand's
Renaissance wasn't a fluke the real aha
moment was when they really started
leaning into affiliate marketing AKA
your favorite influencer earns a
commission selling you Stanley products
and there's nothing wrong with affiliate
marketing creators deserve to make a
living but these water bottles just
aren't that much better if you're
looking for something similar with good
insulation I'd recommend simple modern
products they're about 30 to 40 percent
less
they have cute little designs a similar
lid and a straw that helps people drink
more water for some reason if you're
dying for a Stanley I'd wait for a sale
but personally it's a no for me
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