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2010 No Purchase Club

Threak

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This is my first time participating in one of these, so forgive me if I r doin it rong. These threads seem to have disappeared during the holiday season, but it's time to bring them back.

I have used the same credit card for all my purchases for the past 3 years, yet it wasn't until 3 months ago that I memorized the number.

The reason? Too many online purchases (many of which were SF-influenced). Some were thought out, many others were impulse buys to take advantage of holiday sales, but combined with a few local purchases I figure it's time to give it a break. (This week I bought myself some cologne and a hat. I've never worn cologne or hats)
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I know you guys usually limit this to clothing purchases a month at a time, but I want to see how far into the new year I can keep this up. Here are my own goals (in increasing level of difficulty):

1. Buy no clothing/accessories/furniture/housewares/etc. at retail price.
2. Buy nothing new unless it's on deep discount.
3. Buy nothing new unless it will fill a need, I've given it a few weeks' thought/research, and it's on deep discount.
4. Buy nothing new. (Maybe a good thrift buy will curb the desire for new stuff).
5. Buy nothing for myself.

I figure I can keep 1 all year, 2-3 into S/S, and 4~5 a month or two.

Anyone else in?
 

jet

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In it to win it.
 

APK

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This is the year I begin to rebuild my checking and savings accounts. Were it not for a strong finish in sales for 2009, I'd be in some serious trouble right now.

I won't technically make it very far in this, though, since I haven't finalized my purchase of boots and denim just yet. Other than those two items, though, I'm going peasant status for the most part with regards to shirting and knits. I'm pretty well set so long as I've got good boots, a solid coat, and reliable denim.
 

DesignerValet

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I've already made my first purchase of 2010
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Classically

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IN!! (Except for one pair of raw denim jeans to be bought at one point this year and a graduation present for myself.)
 

gamelan

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this is the weakest challenge i've seen. it should be just:

Originally Posted by Threak
5. Buy nothing for myself.

-Jeff
 

zissou

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^Agreed. It needs to just be "Buy no clothing for myself". I am in for the first six months of 2010. I won't commit to the full year, because I am planning a Europe trip in the fall.
 

Biscotti

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I'm not going to be able to purchase anything anyway. Tution, rent, books, gas takes all my money now. Oh well.

All I want this year is one of those French stripey boat neck shirts.
 

farfisa23

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Not only am I in it, I started off the new year returning 1,400 bucks worth of 2009 purchases this morning, ftw!

I am going to see how long I can last, the only thing I want to kop this year are some clean drawers, white v-neck tees and some socks.

We'll see how long that lasts.
 

grundletaint

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i need a pair of boots and i'm good to go until summer.

i hope.

i definitely won't be able to stop the music purchasing addiction.
 

jaac

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after the toj pea and a singlespeed i will unwillingly join this club
 

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