Dont Buy It Whole Store Edition Ep 15
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- Опубліковано 15 чер 2018
- Don't Buy It! You Don't Need It! Whole Store Edition. This is where I cover the entire type of store and try to convince you that you do not even need to go there at all helping you improve your net worth all that much faster. Why? Leads to early retirement of course.
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We buy at the farmer's market. Our meats generally come from local farms. Not only are we healthier, we are supporting a "small is beautiful" economy. We have hardly any trash for the landfill.
I agree! Near zero trash in the landfill!? I'm for that too! =D Less stuff in the trash also means more in your pocket. =D
Farmers market has been proven to be an overprice marketing ploy. Many seller at farmers market actually selling factory farming food and up sell you. Also they are selling you some of the rejects from that factory farm and selling you for a premium price. It’s the same kind of stuff at the discounted groceries store or even small ma and pa Asian stores that sell at a cheap price. To make sure you buy from local farms you have to make sure the seller provide you detail information. But farmers market is expensive and manipulating since people assume they are fresh and locally sourced.
Too bad there's only one area in NY State that you can POSSIBLY do that.
Yesss, thank you!! I love this video series!!
=D
Not spending money on these things actually helps the economy long term! By not spending money on gas station potato chips, you can invest that money in companies that build new homes, create new technologies, or research cures for diseases.
In a way... all the companies that make durable products and things that are good for you will thrive.
yes, businesses that do not provide service that uplift the society, do not need our money, and hopefully go out of business. Just like how the banks in 2008 got the TARP bailout from the gov't. They should have been allowed to fail and close shop.
I love these. Thank you frances!
This channel is sooo good
Thanks!
As always great content
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Great series! Please do more thank you 😊
More than 15 episodes? Lol... I suppose I should do another one soon.
I am in full agreement with outlet stores, or even second hand stores. I've had good luck with high end stores, and buying the clearance or sale items.
Second hand stores will have to cut their prices roughly by half to make it justified to me.
Love this channel :)
Good points on the store categories. I see where not buying stuff you dont need impacts net worth. Habits are important in this.
It impacts it in a HUGE way.
You ought to link your other videos in the description when you reference them, like the milk tea recipe. I will hunt it down, but if you want those frictionless extra views... ;)
Added. Thanks for reminding me. Here it is also: ua-cam.com/video/6hU0OI5r2CA/v-deo.html
I've been completely sober for 9 years and honestly it's been great in so many ways. But REALLY... the best part is the wallet savings lol. All my friends talking about what new craft microbrew they got. All I think is "you spent HOW much for a beer?"
I've actually never quite did the math, but for 9 years, if i would've spent $10/week on booze, which seems conservative. That's almost 5 grand of savings O_O
I never realized how bad alcohol is for you. Knowing what I know now, I would have tried to convince my younger self to not drink as much. They really do not give enough health warnings for something so widely available as long as you are old enough.
You're exactly right about the outlet stores.
I buy selectively. I save for what I really want which usually costs more. So, I'll spend a few hundred on electronics, before I'd buy new shoes or home decor, which doesn't have a strong *BTB score.* Also, I buy expensive, comfortable shoes and where them for ever - as in ten years.
I agree with most of these... I rarely shop at outlets too. I have a good idea when sales in actual stores happen. If you get on their mailing lists, they will for sure remind you. 😋
They don’t have beer at grocery stores in Canada
Interesting.
In Ontario walmart started selling them
Your Independent Grocer stores sell beer and have special checkouts lanes to buy it along with other groceries.
I think they do, the nearby Loblaws has "Beer Here" proudly pasted on one whole side of the store.
I hear you about the gas stations. I work at one and I haven't been very smart about bringing my own food. I work during dinner time and I'm always eating something there when I work. When I added up what I spend on a monthly basis just to work is scary.
I usually don't shop for clothes at outlet stores (I prefer thrift stores or online) but one I frequent gets small amounts of last-season's designer brand "leftovers", selling them at 1/3rd off sticker (and even less on clearance). True outlet stores I find to be best for discounted higher end kitchen, bed and bath items that you would generally not want used (such as cutting boards, spices, sheets and towels) or simple discounts on things that rarely are - IE high end cookware.
True dollar stores also get leftovers, and I have seen name brand tools and other items at them for well below cost, as well as canned and jarred foods that are near or slightly past the "Best by" date while still being perfectly fine to eat.
I'm not a fan of outlet stores at all. They're super scammy since they sell inferior quality clothes, but make you think it's the same stuff in regular stores. There are only a few ACTUAL outlet stores. Lululemon is one of them. I much prefer to just buy things on sale or clearance and combine with credit card cash back and Ebates cash back.
Christina B. I do that too!
Thanks! I didn't know lululemon has real outlet clothes. But then I don't buy their stuff... yoga pants for women only?
They have activewear for men too. My husband likes their stuff a lot. Very good quality. I’ve had things for years that I wear all the time and they still look brand new.
Christina B. Does saks off 5th have low quality products compared to saks fifth ave?
"Wow BeatTheBush you don't go anywhere, you don't buy anything, If everybody is like you the whole economy is going to collapse because nobody is buying anything." - He read me like a book as I'm going through his Dont Buy It series. Nonetheless thank you for helping us reach financial freedom 😊☺️😄😌
Great video.
Thanks!
I also read that you should not buy your food in a place where you gas up. Thanks for all the tips, BeatTheBush!
Your mileage will vary at outlet stores. We would get things straight from the vendor which might be made specifically for the outlet or sometimes we would have to cut off the department stores tags before we sold it.
Maybe if you know what the regular stores have and see if they carry the same item from photographic memory.
Lol if only there was an app for that maybe soon
I have noticed at discount stores a trick they use is to have most things cheap but then every 7th item or so they have an item that is outrageously expensive. It is almost like the store will know that you will just go ahead and buy it because it is conveniently located on the shelf. Sometimes it is batteries or a gift bag for example. Though some stores especially drug stores here in the Midwest every product is about double the price of what is in a discount store. Not sure what to do about this except really know what your price is for various products and know what constitutes a good deal. Just don't fill up the cart.
You do buy nice shirts and stuffed animals tho 👌
This purple shirt is 2-3 years old I think? The t-rex was salvaged so it was free.
In many places in the south (I live in Oklahoma) those big liquor stores are basically the only places you can find alcohol that isn't beer. I deal with it by not drinking much (it's an expensive habit to have!) but yeah there are laws prohibiting regular stores from selling certain strength alcohol in many southern states.
I feel like your mother is proud of you.
My gf lived in Chicago where the "real" outlets were. Stuff was thrown in bins in warehouses and you had to really dig. When she came to California she saw that it was a rip.
I enjoy watching your videos! Thanks for all the tips. Is your significant other also finically wise as you? How do you deal with gold diggers? Moochers (friends / family)?
As a college student, I used to drink a lot, but have been trying to cut down on drinking. Any suggestions for cutting down alcohol consumption? It’s something I realize is negative for my health and wallet!
Good info, can you make a video on how you make your kimchee/sourkrut
I decided to not make it anymore. But I do have a video on the easy kim che. ua-cam.com/video/NA5r4T3FJAc/v-deo.html
Trader joes Virgin Olive Oil is amajin. Hard for regular grocery store brands to compete. Unless I can't what I want at any old grocery store, there's no need to spend more elsewhere for the same product. They all come from the same farms and manufacturers.
I sometimes go to the gas station, when I want a pint of beer, it’s significantly cheaper than the bar, but not as cheap as buying bulk at the store, but then I might drink more than I want.
I do the same with cokes too
It IS indeed. Yeah.. if you cannot control drinking all of it, that might be a whole different issue with buying in bulk.
BeatTheBush
Sometimes you just want one
John Brown I cant stand ppl like this it like my dad my mom has one damn drink An calls her a alcoholic like we get it u don’t drink damn lol
My local cooperative grocery store sells "shares" so you can become both an owner as well as customer of the store. It's not as expensive as Whole Paycheck, but it sells some similar items. What is your opinion of buying shares in your local cooperative store?
Funny as he'll that you said, "poo-poo". Thanks for not swearing.
Costco Wholesale Store is a great place to shop! Membership fee is $60 ÷ 12 = $5 month
Hmmm.. YES BUT, you better make sure you use all of it to save money.
BeatTheBush
Definitely! Saving big $$ monthly on a variety of high-end, wholesale, quality products. You can divide the yearly $60 membership fee with family/friend $30 ÷ 2 = $2.50 month. Best thing to do is to walk in with a family/friend who has a membership card, window shop, and do price comparisons just for fun.
Then they sell all your info to recoup costs.
twicepast7
Algorithms, AI and NSA
It's so weird when it comes to coffee
We have a coffee machine at work and also a water boiler for people who like instant coffee YET most of my coworkers will buy a 2-3€ to go coffee at a local shop every single day
Hi. Do you enjoy going to thrift stores and garage sales? Thanks much.
Not usually. There are some rare garage sales where people are moving out of the country and are selling some next to new things for dirt cheap. I really enjoyed that one.
Guess what? I am hosting a clothes, music, movie, food, etc exchange at my home. You bring things you are not using and give them to other people. I wish you lived in Dallas and could come.
I'll have to try milk tea...long as it's dairy free. Milk foam ssounds Amazing!!!! Btw homeaid Cashew milk is amazing!!!! And YeS u can count out them nuts lol like u did with almonds 😎
Seems like i have to try again soaking them overnight first.
I work in the south which Walmart and McDonald’s are all over the place.. I am from Downey California
Huh... yeah... when they are around the smaller stores disappear.
I find most of your advice very doable.
Whole Paycheck store huh? yes, they are a bit more expensive, but I've shopped at a Publix, which is a supermarket chain that I'd find in the South East USA. And Publix is not that much cheaper. Some items may even be more than Whole Paycheck.
Hey BTB,
Another good advise video. Cutting corner's is never easy.
One viewer down below, got it right. We have a .99cents
Only store, for chips/drinks, that's a good savings right there.
I don't drink liqour too much either. That's another savings.
I don't make food dishes all the time, requiring the mushrooms
You mentioned. So, I'm good in that.department. Will the stuffed
Animal collection you display, be sort of a savings, as opposed
To live animals? You don't have the expense of spending money
To feed them? And when you need a hug, they're there and satisfy
That urge? Peace out! Stay Well/Stay Informed. You're awfully unique.
Uhhhh HA HA HA! Need a hug from the stuffed animals? Lol. I guess they're a bit too small to be hugged. The T-rex is big enough though but I rarely hug the T-rex.
I totally agreed with your attitude toward buying things. The economy won't collapse if you stop buying soda and chips. Many said they couldn't afford fresh organic foods but they buy junk foods all the time. If you cut spending on junk foods, you can spend money on premium foods and clothing that last much longer.
I used to buy $40-$50 work boots from Walmart. They broke in less than 2 years. Some even broke in 1 year. I decided to pay over $150 hi-quality boots (still Chinese made though) but they last over 4 years going to 5th.
The capitalistic economy is to get you addicted in some ways so you keep buying junks. Marketers always try to get your emotion to buy things. Always take a deep breath and walk away when you see something appealing in front of your eyes. Pretty things don't often last long and practical. Find out if things are practical and useful.
Never buy what you want. Buy what you need.
There is a certain level of money I still need to buy to survive. It is not like I am making my own clothes and growing my own rice, lol. But then overall total spending might be lower for the economy as a whole if everyone spent like I did.
Buy beer at riteaid or cvs. Its WAY more expensive at liquor stores/711
Or... not at all... lol.
BeatTheBush haha different lifestyles my friend. I don't buy electronics. Also this is random but if you do a lot of reading you should check out the recycled book store in san jose on the alameda
Where can I get the peas in a pod plush (in Canada)? They are so cute and I want to get them as a gift for someone special. 😀
Hmmm. Do they have a Disney store in Canada? Or you can do international on eBay? They also have it on Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2K0ZC3y
I picked it up at the disney store a few days ago. Thanks!!
I hate buying anything at a gas station but gas . Good points sir
=D Yup... that's a good rule to follow.
I buy chips at gas stations because it's expensive and I won't over eat a giant bag of chips I bought for cheap at a grocery store. The natural iced tea I buy at the gas station, I probably could get cheaper at the supermarket though.
Get a big bag and split them up into little bags? Cannot control yourself I guess.
Outlet sale usually is the cheapest, regular outlet price may not be all that much better than regular stores
Outlet sales.. ha ha. Sure.
What would you suggest to do to resist the urge to buy unnecessary items, when ever I go into the store I buy things I don’t really need?
30 Day hold on all 'urges'. Wait until you go home to compare the item price. Do search on the item and read reviews first.
BeatTheBush thank you so much!!!
Then you probably enjoy the experience of shopping, not really the stuff. So if you do unnecessary shopping, you can save the receipt and return the stuff later that week and still feel satisfied walking around the stores. That's my 2 cents 😊
I nominate gift(?) stores like Brookstone and hallmark
Oh dude... Thanks. I'll put that down for next one.
Those "gas station stores" are called "convenience stores" for a reason.
=D You have a little bit extra for it. But then most of the stuff in there is terrible for your health.
do you soak the almonds overnight for the almond milk?
To me, yes, it appears to increase output about 30% more.
It's been a full year since I have been subscribed to this channel. I first found you in the Importance of looking poor video.
Thanks for being subscribed all this time! =D
There's one thing I always buy at gas stations -- gas! Hahaha
Need to make sure it's from a low priced one too. =D
Definitely! I use the Gas Buddy app.
You can even make your own almond milk, it's just almonds and water
I indeed did.
I read that California’s quality of life is the worst in the country. Since homes are so expensive in the Bay area, and you can do your work from anywhere, how about moving to a cheaper (and better) place to live, and rent out or sell your current place?
Many have suggested this before, but I like the weather here.
There are lots of places with (almost) the same or better weather :) I expect a better answer from the analytical guy you are :)
There really aren't very many places that have the same weather and natural beauty as California. In the US you could move to the Carolinas and have similar temperatures, but you have to deal with much bigger storms and even major hurricanes from time to time.
There's a reason why it costs so much to live in Cali, and it's not JUST because of the hippy-dippy political leadership (though they are a big part of the problem). There's just a ton of demand to live in such a beautiful and temperate place.
Maybe he could move to Europe and live some place on the Mediterranean Sea, but I suspect he doesn't have many friends or family there.
Remko - name those places that have same or better weather than California. Back up your claim before expecting better answers.
Those stuffed animals are not necessary...lol
Tell that to the fans who watches FOR these stuffies.
Nothing new here. All the things you listed I’ve been practicing all my frugal life.
Great! =D
May I ask how old or young you are to accumulate so much knowledge? I like the vibe you give off😎
Wait which grocery store was he talking about? (I'm not American)
Lol. Oh..
BeatTheBush okay I googled it and figured it out easily, but any non American would never know what you meant without looking it up I'd say
I have to remember these videos are world wide.
Boba is my downfall (my husband works at a church in Oakland Chinatown). I just can't make it good enough at home.
Try try again. But then it's all starch no?
BTW, Red Wing boots are American made hi quality products.
Agreed from what I hear. I don't own a pair though, maybe that's in my future.
Will you finally reveal your real name? It just sounds weird for a guy to introduce himself as BeatTheBush :D
Anyway, you've built up so much life skills while enjoying the things you do, it's pretty impressive to say the least.
I left it in some places. =D I actually like people calling me that and do not mind it at all.
One of his videos mentions it.. hint.. someone is talking to him. seek and ye shall find.
BeatTheMonk
Maybe I'm getting there, lol.
Don't spend any money on anything...except my channel swag 😂😂😂
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BeatTheBush Just joshing with you (because I saw your reply clip already)...you have interesting content and it's great you have ways for people to support your channel ☺☺☺
Thanks! But great, now I have to include this at the end of every Don't Buy It vid.
Ok, someone tell me what "whole paycheck" grocery store is.
I think he is referring to whole foods
Try this for your cashew milk recipe. I find it tastes similar to regular milk, but better!
-Soak 1 cup of raw cashews for 6 to 10 hours
-drain and rinse nuts and put in blender
-add 2.5 cups water
-add 1 tsp vanilla extract
-add 1 Tbsp of honey
-add a pinch or two of salt
-blend for 30 to 60 seconds (if u have a powerful blender, u won't need to strain it)
-it'll be a bit airy right out of the blender so u can let it sit for a bit for a thicker consistency
Super easy! Let me know what u think!
I'll try it again soaking it to see if the flavor changes much. Not too into adding other things in it though.
💩 💩 lol
Whole paycheck grocery store?
Wholefoods.
Thanks ;)
I go to Wholefoods for people watching; it is quite an social experience
Could sell many of them saw dust if you told them it's organic cage free locally grown and GMO free lol
Guys, just skip the video. If you want to save money, only shop at stores that sell everything for a dollar! /s
twicepast7 - No way. Buy good shoes, sturdy luggage and high quality pots and pans. If you have children, you'll need good quality furniture that stands up to wear and tear and cleans up easily.
The mall? Come on man. The mall should be the first place on your list to never visit. If you want to pay way too much for anything you buy, go to the mall.
Sure, I'll add that for next one.
We are soulmates. You are my honorary boyfriend. Loved the video about BTB's yesterday.
Ha hah ha.
tailor your clothing
forget the "economy"
It a huge burden to worry about it as a whole.
Poo poo