What's Your Cumpulsive Purchase Item(s)

[Liberalynn]

I heard on a program the other day, might have been the Daily Buzz, I'm not sure, that a lot of people buy certain items cumpulsively, and may or may not realize that it has reached a cumpulsive
level.

Do you have a cumpulsive need to buy certain products? Not referring to actual necessities like toilet paper but things most people would just consider wants.

With me it is romantic suspense books. I am completely and totally addicted. I have tons I haven't even read yet, still I buy more. Its like I can't stop myself sometimes. I have had to admit it is a cumpulsion.


I swear if there is a hell, my personal one is going to be like that guy in the Twilight Zone, who wished to be alone with millions of books, and then he broke his glasses and couldn't read any.

The only thing I never understood, is why wish to be alone in the world, because you still need authors to write new stuff. ;)

[Scarlett17]

1. DVDs

I can't stop myself.

[Liberalynn]

62. I can relate.

I'm collecting a few of my favorite TV series. Those I tend to watch pretty regularly but my movie collection is kind of just sitting there.

[Ohio Joe]

71. I'm with you

I have almost 1000 titles. My living room is littered with them.

[Scarlett17]

94. I'm afraid to count them.

If I did, I'd do the math (x times $10 avg price = heart failure). I just can't risk it.

[Bjornsdotter]

2. Fabric

...I have tons of fabric. I have fabric older than my sister. I have fabric that I bought in 1973....brown background with purple elephants.

I have fabric I bought in 1992 (my daughter was 3) for my daughter's wedding gown....if she chooses to get married and wear a gown.

Cheers

[LynzM]

20. Brown with purple elephants....

Got enough of that to make a hippie-style purse? I'd totally buy that. :hi:

[Bjornsdotter]

28. Lol

....I made a skirt out of it. Smashing!

If I can find it, you can have it. I'm going to be sorting through all of my fabrics and if there is enough it's yours.

Cheers :hi:

[LynzM]

45. Cool!

Sounds like an excellent skirt! :bounce:

Thanks for the offer... I'm not much of a seamstress myself, but I'd find somebody who could make what I wanted, with fabric like that! Cheers back at ya! :hi:

[Liberalynn]

61. I don't sew but have always thought about learning

espcially after visiting craft/fabric shops and seeing all the beautiful and fun material available. That is so cool that you already have the material for your daughter's gown if she decides to get married later on.

[Deja Q]

3. DVDs, maybe a computer upgrade if it's on sale...

Nearly bought a replacement mouse. Fortunately the design was anything but ergonomic and the one I wanted was backordered 2 weeks.

[Liberalynn]

66. I tend to be difficult on my computer mouses.

They get knocked off on the floor a lot. Either I bump them off or the dog comes up beside me, hits it, and sends it crashing to the floor.

[opiate69]

4. DVDs and games for our PS2

[Liberalynn]

69. I have a PS2 as well.

I'm a Spyro nut, although I don't care for the latest one. I also got two of the Lord of the Rings games last year for Christmas and haven't even opened them yet.

[Lyric]

5. Lotions and body washes and bubbles, oh my

If I find some new lotion, bath salts, bubbles, body wash, or some other yummy-smelling prettiful product that I don't have yet, I buy it. I have to force myself to stay the hell OUT of Bath and Body Works--I swear, that store was specifically designed to part me with my paycheck. *sigh*

[Liberalynn]

70. I just got some of their hand soap for Christmas and the matching

lotion. They smell delicious.

[idgiehkt]

6. is this a sex thread?

:shrug:

[Deja Q]

No, but we could make it so...

O8) :dilemma:

[SPKrazy]

8. It Could Be...

:evilgrin:


:rofl:

[RetroLounge]

7. Books...

:9

RL

[fudge stripe cookays]

25. You??? NAH!

I don't buy it for a second! :P

[Liberalynn]

73. Another Book addict

:hug:

[momophile]

9. books on architecture

I haven't even read most of them. but I will. one of these days. right?

[Liberalynn]

74. That's what I always tell my family

when they comment on all the books I have that I haven't read yet. I will eventually. :hug:

[XemaSab]

10. Fabric and some books it's slightly compulsive

Bird books: totally compulsive.

I am at the point now where I have a pretty good library. I've slowed way down on the buying because I am running out of books I want. :P

Still need: China, the Himalayas, eastern Russia, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, Birds of the Pacific, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, the West Indies, and most of South America (Brazil, Peru, and Venezuela specifically).

I also want the herons handbook, which is out of print and costs a brazillion dollars.

Everywhere else: covered. :D

[Arugula Latte]

11. Once in awhile I just have to click on "purchase song" on iTunes.

Something comes over me, and it's an irresistible force ...

[Initech]

12. Music CDs and DVDs

Although I don't always buy these things compulsively - I usually have specific titles in mind.

[leeroysphitz]

13. Heroine.

What can I say? I guess I'm just hooked! :)

[Critters2]

37. LOL! Yeah, that's a mother to break from, I hear. nt

[Cannikin]

14. Definately DVDs.

[carly denise pt deux]

15. Beach Boys memoriabilia....I need a 12 step program

my kid has bought every makeup/beauty lotion/product ever made.......the bathroom looks like a Walgreens.
Carly

[skygazer]

16. Shoes - and I can't believe I'm the first to say it

I generally wear one of two pairs - my sneakers or my sensible work shoes. But I can't pass a shoe store - any shoe store, be it Payless or Jimmy Choos - without diving in and looking. And probably buying.

[flamingyouth]

17. Books.

[Ariana Celeste]

18. slim jims

those delicious bastards will be the death of me

[Nicole]

19. Clothes

I love clothes and find it hard to pass up pretty or sexy items. I have some items that I've never worn yet I keep buying more. Especially lingerie.

[SPKrazy]

48. You

have a lot of lingerie?


:evilgrin:

jest askin'

:rofl:

[Nicole]

49. Yes

I do. :evilgrin:

jest answerin'

:rofl:

[SPKrazy]

50. Good

to know

:evilgrin:

jest sayin'














:shrug:

















:rofl:

[Nicole]

51. Better

to see!

jest sayin'

:evilgrin:

[SPKrazy]

52. I Bet They Are...

:evilgrin:

jest wishin'

[Nicole]

53. .....

:rofl:

[SPKrazy]

54. Que?

B-)



:shrug:

what?

:rofl:

[crim son]

21. I can overcome a compulsion if I can't afford it. When in the money however:

shoes/boots. It's pathetic.

[skygazer]

29. Are we the only shoe junkies here?

I can't beleive that. What's the world coming to? :wtf:

[wildhorses]

34. hi---you know me as wildhorses

formerly imelda marcos:hi:

[skygazer]

42. Imelda... baby!

I was getting seriously confused but I see there are a few more coming out of the closet now. ;)

[crim son]

47. It isn't natural, is it?

I've been shoe-obsessed since I was a young girl. My parents bought us two pairs of shoes a year: one pair of sneakers and one pair of school shoes. I learned to pick them out very carefully. Once I had my own money I think I made up for all those years of having to wear brown mary-janes with skirts, dresses and jeans alike.

Question: since you like your shoes, do you care what shoes a man wears?

[skygazer]

57. That's a good question

And you know, I barely notice men's shoes. I do notice when a guy is wearing a particularly nice pair of shoes or boots and I hate the look of a man in flip flops particularly but for the most part, I don't much notice.

I sure notice women's shoes, though. I work in a grocery store in a rich area and I see some of the greatest shoes in there. I admit it - I covet. But it's one of the first things I notice about a woman.

God, I crack myself up. :rofl:

[ThatsMyBarack]

22. Candy

Mostly to eat at work for quick energy.

[Seabiscuit]

23. Chocolate

[TheCentepedeShoes]

24. Books

Had a real struggle with myself today to not head for Hastings. I want Michael Klare's book Blood and Oil.

[Midlodemocrat]

26. Books and purses.

[stanwyck]

32. I'm your soul mate

books and shoes. Books and shoes. I particularly love to buy cook books. I do cook....but not enough for all the cook books I buy.

[Midlodemocrat]

58. I LOVE cookbooks.

I love reading them and then trying out new recipes. I just bought another Barefoot Contessa cookbook Saturday night.

[haf216]

104. That's mine too.

I have more cookbooks than I will ever be able to use, but when I see another one I have to buy it.

[fudge stripe cookays]

27. Books, magazines, and fu-fu coffee.

I almost never walk out of a bookstore empty-handed.

[Flaxbee]

30. books, and makeup and/or body lotions, etc.

but only if the makeup/body product isn't tested on animals. If I had more money, I might have a self-control issue with shoes. :D

And I can't help myself, I have to do this, so please forgive me: It's COMpulsive, not CUMpulsive.

[Critters2]

38. I hear ya. See post #35. nt

[TOhioLiberal]

31. Pens...

...I love pens. My favorite is one that has gel ink, in very bold black. I look at the pens every time I go shopping.

[hippywife]

33. Cookbooks!

I have tons of cookbooks!

[stanwyck]

41. I finally had to give some of mine away

because my cookbook obsession was way out of control.

[hippywife]

46. I've mostly been able

to taper off. As long as I don't go into a bookstore. I've changed the things we eat so I no longer grab those little ones at all the checkout counters.

[Critters2]

35. I alternate between a compulsion for shoes, and one for makeup

I generally wear one pair of shoes until they wear out. Right now it's a pair of black synthetic leather New Balance walking shoes. But I have tons of shoes. I tell myself that I won't buy anymore until the ones I have are all worn out....and then I buy another pair.

But right now, I'm in my makeup phase. And I only wear concealer, a little powder and a little blush. Yet, I'm constantly cruising the 'net for new brands, or looking at Walgreen's for something.

The funny thing is that I'm very strict about buying non-leather shoes, and makeup not tested on animals (and no animal ingredients is even better). Yet, even with these restrictions, I keep finding new things to buy.

I'm glad to know others do this. It drives me crazy, but...Hey! Did you know Bare Escentuals is vegan?!

See what I mean?

[Patiod]

92. Make-up - thank God I only buy drugstore brands, or I'd be broke

What's funny is that I don't wear makeup all the time, and when I do, I don't wear a lot of it.

I'm convinced there is something that's going to better cover my dark under-eye circles - in constant search for Ultimate Concealer.

As for shoes, I'm fine unless I step into DSW. It's okay in the winter, when shoes are kind of clunky and ugly (I won't wear pointy or closed high-heeled shoes), but once sandals come out (flat, medium or high-heeled), I'm in serious, serious trouble.

[auntAgonist]

36. things for other people.

I swear, I never buy stuff for myself. I always see things that I think other people will enjoy. I can't bring myself to spend money on me. :shrug:

aA

[HCE SuiGeneris]

39. I C E C R E A M!

love it!! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[Ellen Forradalom]

40. BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS

Marry me, RetroLounge :-)

[redwitch]

44. My husband claims he married me for my dad's bookstore.

:-)

[Sisaruus]

43. Books and magazines

I must have about 3,000 books in the to-be-read pile. And a coupon in my wallet for 25% off any book at the nearby bookstore.

[Liberalynn]

97. You too!

:hug: I have the free Borders Rewards card and am thinking about getting the Barnes and Noble discount card too, although you have to pay an anual fee for theirs.

I also belong to a couple of book clubs.

[Kutjara]

55. Books and electronic gadgets.

I can barely move in my house for books, but I'll toss out my furniture if I have to, to make more room.

As for electronics, it's become an obsession. My local Best Buy had a Playstation 3 in stock last week and, although I'd told myself I didn't want or need one, there were no BluRay movies I wanted to see, the game library is crap, etc., the second I knew there was one for the having, my vision grew dim, my plams became sweaty, my heart started to palpate. I had, had, had, had, had to have it.

I'm the same with all new shiny electronic gizmos. Have to have the latest and the greatest. It's a sickness.

[anti-everything]

56. Anything electronic

My girlfriend will not let me go into Radio Shack by myself.

[raccoon]

59. Socks. nt

[MissHoneychurch]

60. Books

not necessary a specific topic, just books in general. I have a bunch at home I still need to read but whenever I go to a bookstore I come out with more.

[sarge43]

63. Chocolate, DVDs, books (history, bios), anything silk n/t

[bicentennial_baby]

64. Cookbooks

and sometimes, yarn

[LynneSin]

65. Makeup

I love makeup - I'm such a girly girl

[NewWaveChick1981]

79. Mine too!

:hi: From one girly girl to another, that's my main compulsive purchase. It actually pays off for me, though, because I have bought some really great colors and formulas on impulse. I might never have tried them otherwise. At least that's my story and I'm sticking to it. :rofl:

[LynneSin]

85. The worst is when I go to my parents house

I pass The Cosmetic Store at one of the outlet malls in Lancaster - they have all the Estee Lauder Brands (which btw is a Blue Company) like Estee Lauder, Clinique, Prescriptives, Bobby Brown, MAC, Stila, Origins and a host of other products

[NewWaveChick1981]

93. I'll bet that's really tough!

:rofl: I have a very, very hard time passing a Sephora store...which is why I'm actually glad I don't live near one. :rofl: I do, however, have access to Sephora.com.... :yoiks: I went a little crazy with them at Christmas.

[LynneSin]

95. Have you tried Bare Escentials yet? That stuff is awesome

You can get it at the Ulta store and it really is light but gives complete coverage. I swear by their Mineral Veil powder!

[NewWaveChick1981]

96. I tried it a while back...

I like the powder but can't really use it as a foundation. I do use it as a finishing powder, though. Their eye shadows and blushes are really good too!

[Spacemom]

67. Candles and Inscense

I have so much, still I buy more. :D

[sanityraines]

68. MUNCHKIN!!!!.....And Violin/Fiddle music books

Yup, a totally addictive, cut-throat game of juvenile mentality. I love it! We have like four core boxes to get and like 10 expansion left. I'll be sooo sad when we actually have to wait for them to put out more...Check it out!

http://www.sjgames.com/munchkin/game/

And it never fails, as soon as I step foot in a music store my first and foremost thought is "I wonder what I can afford to justify today?" It's like a junkie reaction when I walk out and have nothing new to add to my collection...lol. I think with the exception of this past Saturday, I've called my husband just to ask if we could afford a new book. Not that I'm lacking in material to work now. ;)

[Zavulon]

72. Swiss Army Knives

I own at least 40 of them and never carry more than one at a time.

[LaurenG]

75. Careful..

I'm not sure if you're allowed to carry swiss army knives on DU or not. How'd you get them through DU security? :silly: :rofl:

[Zavulon]

78. I put them in my laptop where you'd normally expect to find the battery and then

run the laptop from an adapter. It's the only way to sneak them in.

[spinbaby]

76. I can stop buying shoes anytime I want

Really, I can.

[ileus]

77. Solid Surface Kitchen countertops...

My wife and I were in lowes looking at dishwashers and the kitchen stuff was right there calling our name. We'd agreed to wait a few years before replacing them however.com we ordered them Wed of last week.

[BarenakedLady]

80. I'm too frugal to be a compulsive buyer

Especially if it is something for me.

Books would be my only downfall I guess. I haven't bought one in a long time though (for myself).

[1gobluedem]

81. Cleaning stuff

Battery powered scrubbers, power mops, the latest lime remover, it goes on and on. I am ever in pursuit of the perfect cleaning machine that does the work for me.

[Phillycat]

84. I get new cleaning stuff so it excites me to clean.

That's the only way I can motivate myself to really deep-clean. :D

[1gobluedem]

87. Yes, there *is* that initial excitement...

Is my floor going to look like the one in the ad? Is my bathtub going to sparkle now?

Alas, they never do.....:cry: But then I just go out and get the next thing I see.

I will recommend the Enviro-steamer floor cleaner for no wax floors. Doesn't work as well on tile, though.

[Phillycat]

82. Books, DVD's, and CD's.

My studio apartment is very quickly filling up.

[reyd reid reed]

83. I have a few

Pens, paper, and books. I just bought a new pen yesterday -- and a new notebook. And the kids will literally hold me by the arm and pull me past the book section of any store that we go to.

:eyes:

[legally blonde]

86. books

and lotion from Bath and Body Works. It used to be shoes.

[mvd]

88. I've gone a bit overboard on CD purchases before

But the thing is, I enjoy it, and have made few mistakes!

[GenDem]

89. Music CD's, and books to a lesser extent.

I've been better lately. I buy on Amazon and usually buy used, but it is my one treat I allow myself to indulge in.

[ElsewheresDaughter]

90. books, music and colbolt glass

[Lowell]

91. Hand Tools

I have wrenches, pliers, screw drivers, socket sets and more wrenches, pliers . . . you get the picture. Chainsaws, circular saws, jig saws and crosscut saws. Portable compressors, arch welders, spray painters. I just love tools and have a shed bursting at the seams with them. In fact I have two large tool sheds.

[RPM]

98. Hookers.

Just kidding, it's coke.

OK - I kid again.

It's beef jerky at the Home Depot checkout.

[Broken_Hero]

99. Superman stuff, its my hobby

but when I see anything with superman, or the S logo stamped on something, I immediately want to buy the thing...in most cases I usually do get it, unless its really, super lame. I'm that way with dvd movies as well, but usually when they are super cheap...

"Wow, Guarding Tess for 4 bucks, its mine!!!".....:D

[BlueStorm]

100. I bought a periodic table once...

Out of Asperger's compulsion of course.

Eating out is one of my main compulsions. I just can't seem to break that habit.

Blue

[ikojo]

101. DVDs, books and gadgets...

I am trying to save up the money to get the iPhone when it comes out

I am a serious gadget-a holic.

[Crabby Appleton]

102. Books, DVDs, guitars

[Strawman]

103. Little checkout line cat books at the grocery store

If I see one, I'm tossing it onto the conveyor every time. Best is when Mrs. S. doesn't notice until she gets home and is putting stuff away and is like "what the hell is this?"

[Mad_Dem_X]

105. CDs, DVDs, magazines. n/t

[Hugin]

106. LoL! My sweetie's grandmother had a compulsion to buy crayons...

She spent most of her career as a teacher and she always wanted to have
crayons for the kids. But, years after she retired she kept thinking she
needed some.

They found BOXES and BOXES of crayons stored at her house when she passed on.