Before You Buy: Black Friday Shopping You Won’t Regret | 5 Quick Questions + “Replace, Don’t Add”

Before you click “Buy,” take 5 seconds for 5 questions. By checking Storage spot / Replacement (swap) / Upkeep cost / Real use frequency / Return & warranty, you can avoid regret purchases and keep your home from filling up after Black Friday. What you’ll learn Why sale buys go wrong (duplicates, no storage spot, hidden upkeep, “it was cheap” bias) The 5 questions before buying: storage, replacement vs addition, upkeep (batteries/parts/subscriptions), actual use, return/warranty Replace, don’t add examples: two bottles → one easy-to-wash bottle, three pans → one deep pan with lid, three detergents → one brand, disposables → rechargeables Your condition list (decide must-haves & no-gos like weight, size, maintenance) so price is the last filter Cart habits: 24-hour cool-off, envelope budgeting, price notes, screenshot return terms