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Impulse Purchases.

Roy

Does anyone else have a problem with not being able to purchase something without researching it deeply first?

I find it really difficult, it’s practically impossible to just buy something on impulse. I can spend hours comparing and researching an item on the internet.
I ordered a new shower pump today, that was after 2 days of looking at performance, reviews, type of components in it, connection type and cost. My wife just decides she likes a product and orders it. Can autistic people just impulse buy?

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  • I impulse buy, as does my Artist friend; though he window-shops out of habit.

    My comorbidity of Bipolar/Schizoaffective means that I have a tendency to buy things on a whim. Though, the Autistic side means that I catastrophise when things go awry; as well as find it hard to stand up for myself.

    Though, I have been more discerning with contracts. Next month, I believe, is the window for renewing my PlusNet contract. I must mind to negotiate a better deal. ONly problem is that I have ZERO intention to watch TV. They may shoehorn a bundle.

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  • I impulse buy, as does my Artist friend; though he window-shops out of habit.

    My comorbidity of Bipolar/Schizoaffective means that I have a tendency to buy things on a whim. Though, the Autistic side means that I catastrophise when things go awry; as well as find it hard to stand up for myself.

    Though, I have been more discerning with contracts. Next month, I believe, is the window for renewing my PlusNet contract. I must mind to negotiate a better deal. ONly problem is that I have ZERO intention to watch TV. They may shoehorn a bundle.

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  • in reply to Desmond1979

    I fully understand not being able to stand up for yourself. I finally changed phone contacts recently after being out of contact for about 5 years, this was because I could now do it on the internet and not speak to a salesperson.

    I recently hired a van, the salesman had an iPad in the car park and started telling me all the things that could go wrong if I didn’t buy the extra insurance, the extra insurance was nearly as much as the hire cost, I was ready to say yes, just so he wouldn’t talk to me and pressure me anymore, luckily my wife stepped in and reassured me.