De-influencing thread - reasons why NOT to buy things

[Whowhatwerewolf]

Like quite a few people on here I have been trying to reduce or eliminate buying new clothes or beauty treats in 2026. For the most part I've failed miserably but I'm going to keep trying. One thing that helps me greatly is being de-influenced from a purchase. Unfortunately I'm very easily influenced by advertisements but my saving grace is that I can be easily dissuaded from buying things also.

Recently two lovely posters (@Johanna and @Cortietat ) managed to stop me from buying overpriced Sweaty Betty pilates socks and a potentially somewhat wonky Eribé fair isle cardigan respectively by telling me what wasn't so great about these items. I'm so appreciative as this has saved me heaps of money. So I was wondering whether anyone else has anything they'd liked to be talked out of purchasing?

The idea is to post something on this thread that you're considering buying despite trying to save money via a no buy or low buy commitment or simply because you're not sure about a purchase. Other posters respond to say why you shouldn't buy. If anyone thinks what you're considering getting is the best thing since sliced bread and you should definitely proceed they keep quiet about it please as this isn't the thread for that.

So...is anyone in?

This wins the internet of the day 😂

And I'm dying to know....have any of these worked yet, @SlothSpiritAnimal ?!

Sorry, just had a peek on the pic, it's dark brown mottled tiles on the floor.

Best tip I ever had about buying in a sale.

Would you buy it at full price (assuming you had the money), or are you buying it because it's on sale?

If the answer is yes, I would definitely buy it at full price if I had the money, then knock yourself out. But if you don't think a Dyson Airwrap (for example) is.worth hundreds of pounds, then don't buy it.

I looked and thought……ooo, I like that, maybe I’ll buy it!!!! Then noticed it was linen so it’s a complete no-no. Looks hideous after wearing for about 2 minutes, needs washed after even the shortest of wears due to creasing, murder to iron.

not for me!

Agree. A bargain is only a bargain if you would have paid full price for it!

Thankfully not, and I can see why you're completely deterred by the idea of navy cupboards now!

@SlothSpiritAnimal it’s hideous, looks so cheap and the sort of thing you would find in a lucky dip .

No, ours is with white tiles and a white Amtico floor. It would be much cheaper to replace those elements.

Lol excellent review. I was just going to say it looks awful but you summed it up perfectly.

Looks like NHS staff

TBH I could fancy that, except that it’s linen and would need endless ironing…

It’s short. Your bum will FREEZE

I was eyeing it up the other day, lovely for summer and my menopause but now I will think of it as prison uniform, lol.

No. Magnesium deficiency is rare if you have a balanced diet. Eat a banana.

I thought bananas were high in potassium not magnesium?

If someone ever forced me to go camping, coffee would be the least of my worries and I would be prioritising stabby knives...

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My DF used to call very short jackets etc. bumfreezers. .

Honour the Wise One. 🧎‍♀️

That’s interesting what you said about the spray will burn. I purchased some to help restless legs and didn’t like the feeling of it on my legs and threw it away after a couple of applications. Wasn’t cheap either.

Everything I own from Community clothing has shrunk in the wash. I'd be terrified to wash it.

Unless you are as slender as the model, you risk looking like a sack of potatoes tied in the middle if you wear this with the belt.

I really like the idea of this thread OP but honestly it seems like people are just taking the opportunity to be shockingly rude about things other posters clearly like enough to be considering buying. Isn't it possible to dissuade from a purchase without being offensive?

Collagen- it works ok for me (joint injury), but I rotate cheap supplements off Amazon depending on the reviews. It will not hold your face up, however much you wish.

Magnesium- worst nightmare of my life, don't go there!

All cardigans, chunky knits- wrong season, Spring is around the corner.

Kilt- even Claudia looks a little too Claudia these days.

@WeAreNewHere That GLP-1 Colon Broom is an absolute scam designed to confuse people who have heard about actual real GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro and want to get in on the action. It's snake oil so please don't fall for it! This one actually makes me angry. It has nothing at all to do with GLP-1 it's pure marketing BS.

The Army has called them bum freezers since Waterloo.