Comments on: The Mandatory Waiting Period http://www.pfadvice.com/2010/01/13/the-mandatory-waiting-period/ Bridging the gap between saving money and investing Sun, 19 May 2013 13:55:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Jenn Davis http://www.pfadvice.com/2010/01/13/the-mandatory-waiting-period/comment-page-1/#comment-667128 Jenn Davis Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:26:22 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/?p=5623#comment-667128 I think a waiting period is a great idea! I know I often buy things on impulse that I later don’t use very much.

For me though, two weeks might be too long a waiting period. I don’t allow myself to buy anything I don’t *need* on my first trip to a store. Then, if I’m back at that store later and still want the item, I’ll buy it then.

]]> By: Monkey Mama http://www.pfadvice.com/2010/01/13/the-mandatory-waiting-period/comment-page-1/#comment-666893 Monkey Mama Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:08:37 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/?p=5623#comment-666893 I suppose I am with Jay.

I think this is a good place to start, for people struggling with unnecessary purchases, etc.

For me, it’s not very conscious. I just never buy things willy nilly. I usually decide I need/want something, spend time searching out the best brand/type for value, then search out sales, etc. It is extremely rare that I just walk into a store and buy something without a LOT of premeditation.

]]> By: Jay Gatsby http://www.pfadvice.com/2010/01/13/the-mandatory-waiting-period/comment-page-1/#comment-666880 Jay Gatsby Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:48:04 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/?p=5623#comment-666880 My system is actually a bit simpler. I just ask myself, “do I need it”? Need is a relative term, but this question always makes me pause before making a purchase. It also keeps me from falling into the trap of buying what is merely popular, instead of what is practical.

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