How I decide

[Tattoo Bradley]

I usually do the "stalk and splurge" method.

[mang1974]

My purchases are regulated more by my old house that always needs fixin', and some recent bad weather that did a number on my car. Oh well, I can always dream . . .

[thescot]

I usually do the "stalk and splurge" method.

Now that's a very good method. There is also the "lust and leap" method and the "spend-money-you-haven't-made-yet" method.

I prefer buying before thinking too hard about it and living with the consequences when they come home. After all, I can live a long time on beans if I over do!

[IEScotsman]

I prefer buying before thinking too hard about it and living with the consequences when they come home. After all, I can live a long time on beans if I over do!

Exactly! Why let "thinking" get in the way?!

[Fearnest]

There is also the "lust and leap" method

Sounds like how I decided upon my first ex-wife...

and the "spend-money-you-haven't-made-yet" method.

And it sounds similar to her budgeting techniques!