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upnorth;2593184 said:Perhaps for some, looking at their bank account would provide every reason to shop.[/QUOTE
In that case ,the urge itself doesn't imply the same level of guilt and pleasure at the same time.
If we only bought what we really need, life will not be worth living.
I'm really picky, so I buy something only if it happens to be exactly what I want. Otherwise, I go the bespoke route. That pretty much takes care of the urge to get nice-things-that-aren't-exactly-what-I-want on sale.
Hyperbole, yes, but not irony.
1. Keep a list of things you want/need and only buy stuff on that list. I keep this on my cell phone. This will cut out stupid impulse purchases most of the time.
There is an anecdote in Manton's book about David Niven making sure any new item worked with multiple things in his wardrobe before purchasing. Something like that. The idea is to get maximum effect and use from each new purchase. Thought it was a good deterrent from acquiring stuff you don't really need.
One thing that has helped me tremendously is that I have stopped buying on credit. The other is that I am cheap and will only spend so much for an item. Because I know I can find it later at a huge discount, even if it takes a year or two.