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Before You Buy — Ask

QuestionIf No...
Will I still want this in 30 days?It's dopamine, not desire
Do I have a place for it?You'll be buying clutter
Would I buy it at full price?You're buying the discount, not the item
Can I afford it without credit?If it goes on a card, you can't afford it
Is this the BEST use of $X?Opportunity cost is real

The 24-Hour Rule

For any non-essential purchase over $50: wait 24 hours. Put it in your cart, close the browser, and sleep on it. Research shows 70% of impulse purchases are regretted within a week.