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How do you feel now about the recession's impact on your purchase decisions?

We have been dealing with a recession for a while now.  As the recovery continues, are you returning to your old shopping habits?  Are you still buying the most economical option or are you perhaps, going back to some of your favorites?

Please tell us what you think.  We want to know!

I'm tired of going for the cheapest option. I'm starting to buy my usual favorites again (6.5%)

I'm not buying the cheapest product anymore, but looking for options that suit my budget and taste (30.7%)

I'm still trying to purchase the cheapest option (45.6%)

I haven't reduced spending because of recession (17.1%)

How do you feel now about the recession's impact on your purchase decisions?
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  • talianfly126 By talianfly126
    on Mar 26, 2010  

    I buy what I can afford. If its out of my budget then it has to wait till I can afford it, but it feels great when I get it!

  • lsabrinap By lsabrinap
    on Mar 26, 2010  

    buying when things are onsale seems to be the best route. I used to live in GA and shop in Walmart ALOT b/c they had a full grocery store. Then i went to a regular grocery store one day and realized that with coupons or just buying the right things onsale was CHEAPER than walmart, by ALOT!! I could get the name brand for the same price as Private Label in Walmart b/c they count on giving you a few really low cost items and then other things are not the best price but they count on you not noticing or caring. So it really worked out better to buy onsale in a regular store for better quality than to get the cheapest crappiest walmart everything and not save much......so sales and coupon buying at the right time not every shopping trip, but when its a good price. And never shop hungry!! Lol i do it all the time but that will drive your bill up for sure!

  • lohatt By lohatt
    on Mar 26, 2010  

    I haven,t change my spending habits ,I have always looked for the best buys.I use coupons,compare prices and do all I can to save.

  • lovelifelisa By lovelifelisa
    on Mar 26, 2010  

    I'm a big coupon clipper and I also like to wait until the items I want are on sale to save even more.

  • happy2 By happy2
    on Mar 27, 2010  

    I have not change my spending habits. I get my Sunday newspaper and I look forward to the coupon sections. This helps me out greatly.

  • voyager1 By voyager1
    on Mar 27, 2010  

    In a way it's actually good. I wait until something I want is on sale and I usually end up getting a great deal on it rather than if I had bought it on impulse as soon as I wanted it!

  • spiceychic By spiceychic
    on Mar 27, 2010  

    I only buy things on sale now and most often only if I also have a coupon. I only go to grocery stores that double the coupon as well.

  • Britnev By Britnev
    on Mar 27, 2010  

    I am much more careful with what I spend. I look for sales and coupons. I think twice about buying anything now. We cook our meals in rather than buy take out. I clip coupons but am annoyed at myself when I forget to bring them with me. I look for the BOGO offers in the grocey stores. It is amazing how much money I save by cutting back on my daily shopping. Now I only go into a store when I actually need somethng. I also do much more internet shopping - gives me the chance to compare prices and look for free shipping.

  • jenndta69 By jenndta69
    on Mar 28, 2010  

    I am still looking for the best deals out there when I have to purchase something. No matter how good things get, we should always be on the lookout for deals.

  • toots1 By toots1
    on Mar 28, 2010  

    I always used coupons before and I still do. Why not get the best deal you can? I still buy what I want but I always try to save. And I feel great when I get that bargain!!