The Money PagesDo You Still Want It Tomorrow?
Lee puts a dinosaur key ring on a wish list instead of buying it straight away.
Lee spots a $7 dinosaur key ring in the museum shop. Lee owns no keys.
“I still want it,” Lee says.
Instead of buying it right away, Lee writes it on a wish list. The next day, the dinosaur still looks fun. But a book Lee planned to buy matters more.
An impulse purchase is something you buy on a sudden urge, without much planning.
Waiting gives Lee time to think. It won't always change the answer. You might still choose to buy later. An urgent need, like a broken bike light, may need a quicker choice.
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Impulse purchase
Something bought on a sudden urge, without much planning.
Waiting can help with a want. It gives you time to think before spending, even if you still choose to buy.
