What's more satisfying to you - buying things, or getting rid of things?

[AmandaYVR]

Michael J Burry, home office

Buying things

Getting rid of things

[Jamie05rhs]

Neither. As someone who has been poor for all of my life, conservation of resources has always been a core value of mine. My strategy has always been to purchase durable items that I want to keep for a very long time, and take care of them well. An integral part of this process is the virtue of Patience. I understand that I cannot get everything I want all at once. But if I have a bucket list of 20 things that I wish to obtain as personal possessions for myself and my home, I simply buy them little by little, one by one, over time.

[Jamie05rhs]

For example, the following are purchases that I have made:

2007: tennis racket
2008: snowboard
2009: electric keyboard
2009: car stereo
2009: amplifier
2010: watch
2010: coat
2010: gloves
2010: tire chains
2011: cargo bag
2012: bicycle
2012: backpack
2015: bicycle rack
2015: new shirt
2016: new shorts
2017: TV
2018: new car
2018: boots
2019: roof rack
2019: spare tire
2020: radio
2020: shoes

[AmandaYVR]

Why do you know the dates? (in case gag again removes the second question mark, just know that it's there!)

[Jamie05rhs]

@AmandaYVR I don't know; I guess I have a good memory? 🙃

[AmandaYVR]

Holy crap, Jamie!
You frighten me lolol. (I'm scared of good memory and photographic memory people. Intimidating!)

[Jamie05rhs]

@AmandaYVR Hey, I never said it was photographic. Wow lol. It's not even close. (I wish, though!)

Thanks for the MHO! :)

[AmandaYVR]

I know you didn't.
Don't be so literal, Jamie!!
I know another person who has a photographic. And another who has eidetic.

[Jamie05rhs]

Remembering the good things you have gotten in life is just part of having an attitude of Thanksgiving. (Which, admittedly, I sometimes have to remind myself to do. Haha)

[Jamie05rhs]

Oops! You got me! Haha

[Honestguyopen]

A simpler life is happier

[Apple1996]

Getting rid of stuff is soooo satisfying. My hubby likes to be a little hoarder (not a real hoarder just has a hard time getting rid of things) so when he leaves I throw out stuff without him knowing. Its the best feeling knowing that I have less things in my house to worry about

[Lliam]

I like nice things and useful things. I get satisfaction from obtaining, but not buying. I also like doing fun things. But get no satisfaction from "buying" (spending money). LOL

Getting rid of things can be satisfying because it's nice to get rid of clutter and things that no longer benefit me. I'd rather sell, give or recycle than add more garbage to landfills. I enjoy the idea of someone else benefiting from things I no longer need or want.

So, given the specific word "buying" in the question, I guess I get more satisfaction from getting rid of things.

[AmandaYVR]

Hmm, good point. There is a subtle difference between buying and obtaining.
I was basically thinking about getting something new. Ha.
Buying could also include the active search for the thing. Some people think of that a bit like a treasure hunt (especially if it's looking specifically for the best deal on it.)
I find shopping a bit agonizing now. Not always, but often. I like a lot of choice. I need a lot of options because if I don't get all the features I need, I may just not buy at all. (Happens all the time. I hate to regret purchases.)
But my favourite purchases tend to be the ones I didn't work hard for. I just happen across them serendipitously and have a strong feeling about it, no doubt I love it. Aren't those ones great.
But there's also some satisfaction to doing a bunch of research and feeling solid about your final choice and purchase.

And don't even get me started on getting rid of things, lol. I like this too. I'm the same as you, exactly, on what you said about that.
But I also have had many regrets, and miss items. (Had to offload to regain space, or whatever.)

We had to spend money on tools and necessities the past three months. It was NOT fun spending money on a new printer. But, had to be done. Was dead as a door nail. (What is a door nail? Good grief. We can blame Shakespeare for another thing. {I also just learned he is the persky person responsible for the idea of an apology. Before him, 1590s, they didn't exist! Image that.})
grammarist.com/.../

[Lliam]

I knew that you were talking about obtaining as opposed to buying, but I wanted to make a distinction because there are some people who are literally addicted to buying stuff. Compulsive shopping is a thing. It fills an emotional void. Would it be sexist for me to think they most often women? Shoes, handbags, jewelry, clothes, furniture. Then again, some guy are like that, too, in the sense of "The one who dies with the most toys wins". There are also people who have all the latest stuff.

I hear you about needing something, seeking out exactly what you want, and finding the best price. I do that, but I don't enjoy it. Although it IS satisfying when what you wind up with is perfect.

I absolutely agree with you about happening to run across something that you love. Some of my favoring things that I've had for years were like that. I wasn't even looking for them at the time. I have a hand crafted, wooden letter opener that I found in a tiny shop in Vermont. I bought my unique wallet with embossed Celtic design (actually, it's a credit card holder that I use instead of a full size wallet) at an outdoor stand in Boston. I found my cherished shaving kit bag on a display table at a May Company during the holiday season almost 40 years ago. Those things take on sentimental value. I particularly love well made or hand crafted things that are made out of natural materials and not plastic.

[Jamie05rhs]

@AmandaYVR So Shakespeare was the first Canadian?
(Sorry. Corny joke. 😝 )

[AmandaYVR]

@Jamie05rhs Corny, yes. But I did chuckle.

No, not sexist at all to say it more applies to women. Women seem to feel more comfort by nesting. Being surrounded by these objects makes them feel more at ease, I think.
But then with the clothing thing, it's about marketing oneself, I presume; wanting to look one's best. But also new. The new is a the problem. It's neverending. Too many go into debt over this, or don't have savings, because it's bottomless. There will always be a new fashion style to covet.
(Although in defence of it, clothes today are made like shit. Quality has way deteriorated and most is 'fast fashion', which doesn't last when you wash it. They're trying to force us into buying again. And buying more pricey stuff... well it still shrinks, still pills, still fades.)

Yes, I get that about you, the handmade, handcrafted aspect.
I love natural materials, of the earth, stuff too. It's being supplanted by synthetic shite.

[ohshee]

Giving things away that somebody can use somewhere somehow a reason they might know a friend that might need it

When I buy something don't get me wrong I'm very happy but I mean I work my butt off to get it and I have it that's time to move on things that I have that I don't use or need any more and there are people that can use it to make their lives easier better that actually makes me more happy

[AmandaYVR]

Beautiful. 👏 I feel the same.

[ohshee]

That's because your a beautiful person with a beautiful heart. And you dont live in the me me me world and it's to bad every one couldn't be more like you

[AmandaYVR]

Awww, ohshee, that's so sweet of you. Thank you so much. 💐 We've both been on the site a while now so I know you are not saying that flippantly. I appreciate it, truly.

[ohshee]

Well I can only answer the way that my heart tells me to and through all your questions in all your answers I know what you say is the truth and it's good to have people around you that are like that we are who we hang with and you are an asset to gag and to the human race so I appreciate you

[Lynx122]

Honestly I think getting rid of things is more satisfying I like to keep my mind clear and having stuff around makes it harder over time. It's probably why I don't buy a lot of stuff. But when I buy something I really want/need I'm also happy about it :)

[aWes0MeNeSs]

Unfortunately, buying things. I'm a pack rat and rarely get rid of anything, but also love to accumulate (though I do keep it under control, as I don't want to become a hoarder). I'm sure someday I'll purge some of the stuff I never use that is taking up space.

[exitseven]

I voted for buying things but I really get a lot of satisfaction in fixing old things. Here is an old stereo receiver that I fixed last year.

H. H. Scott. Made in USA

[TrueConfection]

This was a tough question. I love cleaning out and getting rid of stuff, it is so satisfying. But... I chose A. buying new stuff. It's more exciting to see something freshen up the room.

[AmandaYVR]

Totally agree with you. 🎯
I just combined two packages of fruit in the freezer and ngl, I got pretty happy. lol
But there's nothing like the thrill of the new. (If it's great.)

[Jaximus-Lion]

My parents and my parents in law has given us so much things that we don't use and after i get rid of things, i see gow much empty space we have so i start cleaning and make it look nice without spending money on it.

[muscularbumblebee]

Getting rid off- I don’t like clutter and I don’t even like shopping for the most part. If I’m buying something it will probably take 2-6 months of consideration depending on what it is. But I love having a minimal closet and place

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

A little bit of both. But more on the getting rid of things.
I believe in living light, and travelling light too. Since I am a college student, this thinking has helped me many times.

[devoygf]

you're going to be successful

[Grond21]

Buying things, but it probably should be getting rid of them

[Flower7]

Buying things. Getting something new gives me an adrenaline rush.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Buying things I got to stop spending money foolishly, I am a Bipolar
wow do I go off my wagon and buy on a cell phone after another

[AndrésC64]

Getting rid of things. Things don't do anything for me at all. It's mostly just clutter that never gets used.

[clampfan101]

Getting rid of things is just admitting what I own is now garbage. Getting something new is exciting.

[krin_m]

I actually like to get rid of old things and replace them with new, so I suppose both.
But I get more pleasure out of buying and that is the driving factor for me.

[Still-alive]

buying things i like, getting rid of things i don't like

[Neilbud]

I buy things to have the equipment to do things. That's about the best answer I have.

[dustybiker]

Buying something really needed.

[RebeccaBI2000]

Before i but though, i either have to sell or get rid of the old first

[Martha1996]

Both maybe buy knew thing you thrown out. Maybe cause it’s old and warned out.

[Bluemax]

Buying.

Getting rid of things is often sad

[lilyanony1]

I don't like spending money unnecessarily.

[Sasha_Gee]

Letting go of things I need to let go of

[Citizenkirk]

Both. I enjoy giving more than selling, though.

[LaFerrari]

I love buying stuff, collecting stuff.

[MikeTheBartender]

Why the photo of Michael Burry?

[AmandaYVR]

I have been very interested in him. After loving The Big Short, I did some research on him. I've always had a bkgd with mental health (stepfather was a psychiatrist and I worked for him; I've intimately known many people who struggled with brain issues, and I grew up surrounded by all of this) and I find it particularly interesting when successful people who make it very far in their fields are later revealed to have issues, such as Michael and his Asperger's. He went his whole life not knowing this until he took his son in to a doctor, and the son was diagnosed. He read a book on the subject and identified very much with what was written.
I began writing a mytake about him, a biography of him, months back, but I scratched it.

Anyway, it's not because of this that I chose the photo. I just browsed through my catalogue of photos and liked this one for the cluttery aspect. And I captioned it, just in case anyone was familiar, because it's a good example of how what appears on the outside (such as a messy office; or an eccentric, antisocial man, by some assessments) does not belie what lies below.
Though most people would conclude that a man surrounded by books is nothing to shake a stick at. Of all things to be surrounded by, words are probably the best.
His mind is either chaotic... or has an unquenchable thirst for information.
In short, I also just love the photo. It is both literal and abstract, in this context.

[MikeTheBartender]

❤️❤️❤️

[weysally]

never on getting rid of things,

[Ndibdndi]

Bruh why am i following u i dont wanna see these questions 😂

[AmandaYVR]

Well that was bitchy.
You're blaming me for this?
Your problem is easily solved. Stop following me, or don't respond to the topics which don't interest you, or change your settings so that you do not receive notifications for questions which the people you follow ask.
But if you feel unable to manage the task, I can help you out by blocking you so you will never be faced with such a conundrum again.
I highly doubt you don't know how social media works. It sounds like you are just a bitch.