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c/flea-market-finds•lee.dianalee.diana•1mo ago

That little voice in my head finally shut up at the flea market today

I was at the big flea market off Highway 99 in Portland this morning, just browsing through a table of old tools. There was this older guy next to me talking to his friend about how he used to buy things just because they were a "good deal" even if he didn't need them. He said it took him years to learn that a bargain you don't use is just clutter taking up space. I stood there holding a vintage hand plane that was only $8 and I put it right back down. I've got three hand planes at home already that I barely touch. So I walked away with nothing but a coffee from the concession stand and honestly I felt lighter than if I'd walked out with an armful of stuff. Has anyone else had that moment where you finally stop buying things just because they're cheap?
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mark731
mark7311mo ago
Started leaving my wallet in the car. Cuts down on impulse buys.
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gavinhunt
gavinhunt1mo ago
What made you finally realize that was even a problem?
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