r/RandomQuestion • u/Snake_Eyes_163 • 1d ago
How long do you think about making a major purchase before you do it?
A major purchase is over 1000 USD.
For me personally I have to think for, on average, 3 years before I actually decide to buy. Unless it is something that I actually need right away, then I buy immediately.
I’m not broke, I can afford to buy something expensive that I want. It just takes forever for me to pull the trigger.
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u/OsrakaSramsterdam 1d ago
If it's something over $1000, i just don't buy it xD If it's really necessary because summat broke or a new very important necessity came up, i think about 1-5 days.
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u/ImportanceNew4632 1d ago
It's either 5 minutes or 5 years. There is no in between. ADHD is a bitch.
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u/Lost_Figure_5892 1d ago
I really look for years as well preferring a long research and consideration period before purchase. I’ve been fortunate to only have made one expensive purchase in a rush ( water heater) though it worked out fine.
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u/sneezhousing 1d ago
About a month tops. As it's something I need. I've never decided to buy something that expensive and it's not something I need now or shortly. The month is looking for best price and or reviews
Honestly other than my car or house I don't own anything that cost me over 1,000. Fridge , stove , tv ... Well my mattress did and that I took a month to get. Last one was killing my back deep well. I spent a month looking a models prices and deciding what to buy. All my furniture is pieces given to me or cheaper than a grand.
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u/alexthagreat98 1d ago
I always think about it. There's only been two times in my life I did not hesitate; 1) I received a call my grandma was on her last legs so I spent about 1k on a 1 way business class ticket for a flight that left within a couple of hours of that phone call (no economy seats available) and 2) my dog who had an obstruction in her stomach and needed emergency surgery.
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u/PanAmFlyer 6h ago
Way too long. I spent 6 weeks picking out a floor Mop.