5 Easy Tricks To Never Regret An Online Purchase Ever Again

By Karmen on 29 May 2020

Digital Editor

Online shopping is probably one of the top pastimes now that we have to stay at home all day. With more shopping comes more things that you regret buying that piles up at home, and it's not good news for your wallet either! ?

Keep reading to check out five easy ways to make sure you never regret an online purchase and save more money!

#1 Only buy items that can be easily returned and refunded

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This is pretty straightforward! If an item can be easily returned for a full refund, then you can undo any online purchases that you regret after it arrives.

Even if returns are available but inconvenient, try not to buy it as you might be tempted to just keep the item instead of going through the hassle.

#2 Leave items in your cart for at least one month

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Will your need for a product stand the test of time? The only way to find out is to resist the urge to click 'checkout' and wait for at least a month after adding items to your cart before purchasing it.

This can avoid impulse shopping as after one month, you'll be able to identify what items are necessary and what are not! Leave it in your cart for longer if you're able to and you can weed out even more unnecessary purchases.

#3 Remove credit card details from phone apps & websites

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Shopping on phone apps is so easy and satisfying! You can shop anytime and anywhere while lying in bed or sitting on the toilet, but that also makes you more likely to buy things online for the thrill of it and regret it later. Instagram also has a convenient 'Shop Now' button that tempts us to shop on impulse.

One simple way to avoid shopping from your phone is to remove credit card details from all the shopping apps! You can also remove credit card details on your computer or laptop. This will help you think if the product is worth the effort of finding your credit cards and keying in the details.

#4 Read negative reviews

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Click on the reviews of the product you're considering to purchase and select the option to view the lowest rated reviews. Reading through the complaints will help quell any shopping adrenaline might be propelling you to buy it and make you access the product more objectively.

#5 Ask yourself some key questions

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