What's the last thing you didn't buy?

AdahPotatah2024
AdahPotatah2024 Posts: 2,301 Member
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Inspired by youtube millennials, I am doing an anticonsumerist no spend year! Challenging myself to buy food and only replacements for stuff I already have. I'm allowing myself to buy gifts for others,too. So, here are all the things in 2024 I wanted to buy, but didn't.
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  • AdahPotatah2024
    AdahPotatah2024 Posts: 2,301 Member
    I wanted to buy some cute car seat covers. I drive my uncle to his Dr. Appts and he holds his drink between his legs on the seat and leaves stains. I guess I can find cute pillows or towels around the house to put over them.
  • AdahPotatah2024
    AdahPotatah2024 Posts: 2,301 Member
    Wahoo Kickr Rollr / Powrlink Bundle on my shopping list for 2025!
  • ljacobs12ljlj
    ljacobs12ljlj Posts: 1 Member
    Lots of things I don't want to buy but I have to, like fan belt for my car, oil change for car and anything car related but I've really missed my car and starting new job soon so I really need to get it fixed ASAP. Public transport is pretty non existent where I live.
  • itchmyTwitch
    itchmyTwitch Posts: 4,019 Member
    Got a handyman to teach us how to change the fuse in the ancient dryer instead of buying new.


  • TamraLynn78
    TamraLynn78 Posts: 307 Member
    Not sure if this counts but I buy all my clothing and handbags on consignment.

  • KayZeee40
    KayZeee40 Posts: 4 Member
    This is a really good idea. I'm thinking about replacing my trainers, upgrade glasses. But will need to think do I really need to plan for a weekend away to Amsterdam.
  • AdahPotatah2024
    AdahPotatah2024 Posts: 2,301 Member
    itchmyTwitch wrote: »
    Got a handyman to teach us how to change the fuse in the ancient dryer instead of buying new.


    I have a 20 + year old washer/dryer. Hope it holds out for atleast one more year!
  • xbowhunter
    xbowhunter Posts: 1,256 Member
    I can relate to this post!

    Changing my spending habits not by choice but out of necessity.

    Our taxes in Canada are out of control and I now have zero fun money to spend. Thanks a lot Justin Trudeau! :(
  • AdahPotatah2024
    AdahPotatah2024 Posts: 2,301 Member
    My taxes aren't terrible, but insurance and grocery bills are twice as high as they were a few years back.not to mention, I have a teenager.. :D
  • nossmf
    nossmf Posts: 11,713 Member
    I intended to replace my gym shoes with the New Year as they are starting to fall apart, but when my jeans developed a rip in the upper thigh I had to swing money over to new pants instead. Looks like I'll be keeping my shoes going for another few months until I have more free money, or they fall apart, whichever occurs first.
  • HungryCatapilar24
    HungryCatapilar24 Posts: 43 Member
    I didn’t buy a cruise or holiday this year and didn’t buy anything in the January sales.. food wise I didn’t buy myself any Ben and jerrys which is normally a Friday treat while watching a movie with my son .
  • glassyo
    glassyo Posts: 7,744 Member
    Well, I didn't NOT buy some things from Temu last night but I also didn't buy some things from Temu last night :) (Space saving drawer for refrigerated eggs since I'm eating them a lot more and headphones with a memory card slot because why not?)
  • sunbella2023
    sunbella2023 Posts: 1 Member
    I didn’t buy a smart watch! Almost talked myself into for fitness tracking purposes then figured a Fitbit would be cheaper but decided not to get that either. I know I will just use it for a few months then toss it aside like most things I think I need 🧐🙂
  • nossmf
    nossmf Posts: 11,713 Member
    I did NOT buy donuts after my gym workout this morning, so both my wallet and my waistline are happy!
  • AdahPotatah2024
    AdahPotatah2024 Posts: 2,301 Member
    I did not buy Valentine's Day candy last time I was at the grocery store even though technically it is allowed as it is a food item. 👍
  • sr2587
    sr2587 Posts: 239 Member
    That house in TX…so much house…so little $$.
  • Corina1143
    Corina1143 Posts: 3,642 Member
    edited January 11
    AdahPotatah2024 wrote: »
    itchmyTwitch wrote: »
    Got a handyman to teach us how to change the fuse in the ancient dryer instead of buying new.


    I have a 20 + year old washer/dryer. Hope it holds out for atleast one more year!

    My dryer was bought second hand long, long ago. My repairman loves it. He always brings a couple of students with him to show them the "workings" of the original type. The kind they had in the "good ole days"
    My car is 14 years old. First one I've had longer than 4 years. How long can I keep it? Prices were crazy during the pandemic. Haven't even looked since then.
  • AdahPotatah2024
    AdahPotatah2024 Posts: 2,301 Member
    Haha..I love that! He uses it for his students?You have to keep it! 😋
    I bought a new car a few years ago for the first time ever.. so many regrets, but all the used cars were almost as high as the new ones.and I had moved to the country.
    The insurance is the worst. I went from paying $20 a month to $200.
  • ElMeroKeeQue
    ElMeroKeeQue Posts: 546 Member
    I didn’t buy a yacht unfortunately. Maybe next year.
  • AdahPotatah2024
    AdahPotatah2024 Posts: 2,301 Member
    A yacht is way out of my league...
  • itchmyTwitch
    itchmyTwitch Posts: 4,019 Member
    I passed on the double bottle of ketchup. Too rich for my blood. A single is good enough for me.
  • AdahPotatah2024
    AdahPotatah2024 Posts: 2,301 Member
    I did not by a bracelet and some clothes I had in my cart from January sales.. tried to persuade myself it wouldn't count as I am returning some pjs that didn't fit.
  • jbs116
    jbs116 Posts: 758 Member
    itchmyTwitch wrote: »
    I passed on the double bottle of ketchup. Too rich for my blood. A single is good enough for me.

    The Costco life makes me by double. The more stuff I buy the more money I save. Not sure how the math works on that, but we can always trust Big Corporations.
  • itchmyTwitch
    itchmyTwitch Posts: 4,019 Member
    jbs116 wrote: »
    itchmyTwitch wrote: »
    I passed on the double bottle of ketchup. Too rich for my blood. A single is good enough for me.

    The Costco life makes me by double. The more stuff I buy the more money I save. Not sure how the math works on that, but we can always trust Big Corporations.

    I knew I needed to commit to a big life change when I started storing toilet paper under my bed
  • ElMeroKeeQue
    ElMeroKeeQue Posts: 546 Member
    AdahPotatah2024 wrote: »
    A yacht is way out of my league...

    Me too.
  • pisces_rising_2
    pisces_rising_2 Posts: 1 Member
    I was going to buy more clothes, online, but changed my mind since I'm trying to lose weight. I need to focus more on fitting into the clothes I want to wear rather than continuously buying sizes I don't want to wear.
  • AdahPotatah2024
    AdahPotatah2024 Posts: 2,301 Member
    I was just about to pick up a cute Keychain for one of my side job's key..and then I remembered I have to wait til 2025..so just some squishmellows for my daughter.
  • piggy_smalls
    piggy_smalls Posts: 1,771 Member
    A pair of winter cycling shoes. I just can't seem to keep my toes warm on rides. Comfort side, I still hesitate to justify the price tag
  • AdahPotatah2024
    AdahPotatah2024 Posts: 2,301 Member
    Some neon shirts that say "Please Do Not Litter" to wear and hopefully make people feel guilty while picking up all the garbage along the side of the road where I live..
  • HungryCatapilar2024
    HungryCatapilar2024 Posts: 44 Member
    Music festival tickets for this summer.. incl Glastonbury.. don’t really wanna go alone, but there’s time yet ! 😂

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