The Reason I Don't Go to Target Anymore
>> Wednesday, August 19, 2009
I had to swing over to Target today to fill First Son's school supply list, and besides glue, pencils, and crayons, I walked out of the store with a gift for my husband (that I'm holding on to until Christmas) and a silicone "brownie cup" pan that we're using to make popsicles. Because we were running late, we also had lunch at the little Target restaurant. Plus, any time I pass by the clothing department at Target, I feel like a total fashion dweeb and am reminded of how much I like Target clothing (so much so that half the time when I pick something out at the thrift store, it turns out to be a Target brand - or from The Gap.)
When I'm not at Target, I don't feel any desire to buy those things. And that is the reason I try not to go to Target anymore.
4 comments:
I'm with you. I save so much money when I don't go to Target. And I feel better too.
Ditto, though it's not the clothes, I have trouble w/the impulse buys at Target. Better just to not go... :)
Yes, you're right. They know how to *get you.* I've read several books on the psychology of shopping and it's scary. The marketeers know us better than we know ourselves.
@Green Bean - Yes, Target is a money trap. Better just to stay away.
@Maren - You know the other place I have a problem with impulse buys? Ikea. It's really a good thing we don't live close to one anymore.
@Cherie - Those marketers are so sneaky! The dollar section, and the end of the aisle "deals." It's like I walk into Target and I become a dummy!
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