Too many deals "too good to pass on"?

[kess]

I feel like I spend too much mental energy on resisting the numerous deals that are "too good to pass on."

This is driving me to distraction!

What are you doing to avoid a knee-jerk reaction to snap up a "great deal"?

[kumquat]

Google it for reviews. Check BN, Directory, MUA, OzMoz, Perfume Intelligence & some of the other blogs. That usually calms me down.

[plumeria]

It's tough. I'm trying to let some time pass between giving in to too many temptations. It's a slippery slope, though.

[the_good_life]

I feel like I spend too much mental energy on resisting the numerous deals that are "too good to pass on."

This is driving me to distraction!

What are you doing to avoid a knee-jerk reaction to snap up a "great deal"?

Oh, I just give in .

[MFJ]

I can most definitely relate... uncovering those hidden stones(which are supposed to be a good thing) dont help either

[Kotori]

I bring my husband to the store with me. He loves my many fragrances, but is much more objective about my own desires than I am. If he's not available, I bring a friend who is either very particular, or very frugal.

[SirSlarty]

Google it for reviews. Check BN, Directory, MUA, OzMoz, Perfume Intelligence & some of the other blogs. That usually calms me down.

Oh my.

This is how I get excited for a fragrance!

[Bartlebooth]

The best way to remove temptation is to yield to it. That's my philosophy anyway.

[kumquat]

Oh my.

This is how I get excited for a fragrance!

That's true, sometimes it works the other way. I guess I mean, if I start seeing a lot of differing opinions, it makes me slow down and wait at least until I can sample. This has saved me some money.

Also, I have finally begun to learn what notes I really like & don't like so in conjunction with reviews and shoutouts to friends for their opinions, that helps me go the right direction.

If I just asked my husband, I know for sure what HE would say!

[shermanirving]

If I just focused on what I know I want and love, I'd still be overwhelmed with options. My only advice for prioritizing is to spend on those items that may not be available later. Ebay rarities, limited edition/discontinueds, and HTFs thus usually receive my attention before a niche scent I'd like but can buy anytime. There are a few FBs I've wanted for ages but never get around to buying.

[Heartwood]

Having resisted temptation a number of times and keeping a "watching" list on fleabay, I've seen deals come and go and reappear. So I remind myself that I will probably see a similar good bargain again someday.

I do hate that I passed up the auction for a 425ml dramming bottle of Guerlain Jardins de Bagatelle for $107 last week, as I could pay about the same for a 100ml bottle in a department store. But I tell myself the dramming bottles aren't *pretty*.

[Ken_Russell]

Yes, the really are. I mean, I keep on discovering masterpieces every day, and yet, to my shame, my perfume shopping is sooooo far behind schedule...

[Mimi Gardenia]

Right now , I've been admiring all the gorgeous vintage perfumes that come and go on Ebay - it's really tempting and so far, I've managed to rein myself in - I've been outbid on a particular piece and in a way I am glad !

[kumquat]

Right now , I've been admiring all the gorgeous vintage perfumes that come and go on Ebay - it's really tempting and so far, I've managed to rein myself in - I've been outbid on a particular piece and in a way I am glad !

MMM...Could it beee... DJEDI!!!!

[Mimi Gardenia]

Kumquat- you saw that too ! No way - out of my price range ! It's beautiful though ! No - I was bidding on the vintage Jicky- someone else can have it! I've spent too much on perfume this month !

[kess]

Thanks for all the comments. Actually, my stash of samples is helping me to reign in my bottle purchasing. These days I need "50% off retail (preferably more) + free shipping" to even consider any bottle purchase.

Although I've 'accidentally' bid on an item on eBay and I'm still in the lead; don't you hate when that happens -- I swear it was not me who bid on it! Well, even if nobody outbids me it will be a nice fragrance to have (I did sample and quite liked it).

[Mimi Gardenia]

Thanks for all the comments. Actually, my stash of samples is helping me to reign in my bottle purchasing. These days I need "50% off retail (preferably more) + free shipping" to even consider any bottle purchase.

Although I've 'accidentally' bid on an item on eBay and I'm still in the lead; don't you hate when that happens -- I swear it was not me who bid on it! Well, even if nobody outbids me it will be a nice fragrance to have (I did sample and quite liked it).

Hi Kess. Yeah - I have bid on stuff on ebay only to regret it a couple of hours later.Then I hope I get outbid on it. I normally end up with it though !
All these summer deals going on plus ebay - so much enabling going on - it's honestly hard to resist though I am trying.

[Frenchie Day]

I try and force myself to wait for 3-4 days before I decide to buy. Sometimes I lose interest when forced to wait. If I don't and if i really like it and the deal is pretty good - I get it.

I guess this method doesn't work with soon to end Ebay items but it helps me with other online shopping.

[Mimi Gardenia]

I do the same, Frenchie Day - I normally lose interest in something when I wait too . Ebay can be so tempting sometimes - you have to log off and walk away .

[SirSlarty]

Thinking back, too many good deals have put me in a not too good of a sore financial spot.

[Anna_P]

I try to remind myself of what I've already just purchased, and I'm getting better at it. Sort of. I fully admit that I'm completely addicted to the thrill of finding a great deal to the point where once I've succumbed to the latest one, it's like I almost forget about it once I've found and set my mind on something else.

Last night, for example, I found this hidden gem of a fragrance discounters in a mall I'd never been to before. I went in not expecting too much when Lo!, the specials wall actually had a great selection. In fact it was full of blind buy potential, and not the usual designer knock-offs suspects. Not only that but testers were supplied and the prices were clearly labelled with the magical price range of $14.99 to $19.99. After painstaking testing and deliberation and reminding myself that I'd already just purchased two items from the BN marketplace, I managed to walk out with only one bottle. Of course that was before I noticed the lone bottle of Jean Patou Moment Supreme and bottles of Fendi Theorema priced below what they would normally fetch on the likes of ebay. I don't know how I managed the restrain myself, but, now I'm obsessing. Must. have. them. now. *sigh*

[kess]

Ah, Basenotes are detrimental to my will power! Today's 'find': Calypso for $20 including shipping http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=233979 I've considered either Vanille or Amber, but I've not tried either so that is holding me back. I hope this sale ends soon!

[jwpianoboe]

I have not been doing a good job with avoiding deals that are too good to pass on. I spent a week in Washington D.C. recently and I did a lot of great sniffing while I was there. I told myself that I could purchase a certain amount of fragrance during my trip, and I had already reached my limit when I found my #1 wishlist fragrance for half price at a wonderful store called Art With Flowers. So, I now own Sel de Vetiver by The Different Company! I just couldn't resist the price for something that I love!

[MFJ]

I have not been doing a good job with avoiding deals that are too good to pass on. I spent a week in Washington D.C. recently and I did a lot of great sniffing while I was there. I told myself that I could purchase a certain amount of fragrance during my trip, and I had already reached my limit when I found my #1 wishlist fragrance for half price at a wonderful store called Art With Flowers. So, I now own Sel de Vetiver by The Different Company! I just couldn't resist the price for something that I love!

I would've done the same with Sel de Vetiver if I could get it at half the retail

[Darwinia]

I just got a bottle of Muguet du Bonheur at ~ 23 USD - the paper box was slightly squashed so the shop could not offer it a the regular price
Now I'm fighting with myself not to buy that 100ml of Bellodgia edt...
OT - considering Parfum Sacre - which should I go for edt or edp? (there's a 100ml edt at a great price on a Polish auction service).