What kind of buyer are you?
The Stamper buys to stamp. She buys what she likes. She uses what she buys. At least most of it.
The Collector buys to shop. She loves the thrill of pushing "spend", shrieks when the box comes, but most of her stuff piles up unused. Why buy one ink when the company sells 50 colors? She buys sets and lots of them. And individual stamps. She buys it all.
The Friend buys what her online community likes. She likes actively participating in a forum and gets swept up in the excitement and particularly likes to be the "first" to get a product. She also buys based on the popularity of the owner of a company. She enjoys being part of the online community and it will often be the first and last place she goes on line every day. Or she buys from her Stampin Up or other demo because the demo is her friend. She likes most of what she buys but she sometimes get things she doesn't like all that much just because she likes to belong.
The Dreamer buys based on the fantasy that she will make what she sees others make. The card, the scrapbook page, the mini book all look fabulous and she buys hoping to make something similar.
The MoneyGirl Tries to avoid shipping fees and likes sales. Prefers used sets and is often shocked at how much other people buy. Doesn't necessarily spend less than others, but likes to think she spends money wisely.
If you are like me, you are ALL OF THE ABOVE at least some of the time.
The trick is to figure out what is motivating us before we spend our money. Some of you have a lot of money for crafting; others are going into debt to feed the passion; others are in between.
This isn't about the amount of money we spend; it is about being happy with our purchases.
Task: 1. Look over your last 3 purchases and identify what type of stamper you were when you made the purchase. See any trends?
2. Look at those last 3 purchases? Have you used them? Are YOU happy with what you bought? Would you buy them again?
Here's how my analysis went: Last 3 purchases:
1. Michaels, wandered around the store with a 40% off coupon. I was on the hunt to buy something, anything. Almost like circling a bag of Oreos. Had to have. Bought a set of embossing folders. Saved $6 I am being both the the MoneyGirl and the Collector here. I don't particulalry like one of the embossing folders and haven't used the other 2. While I saved $6, I spent money just to spend.
2. Stampin Up order -- wanted to get something from the new catalog. Purchased from a neighbor to help her out. Spent $42 on stamps. Plus shipping and tax. I really like the stamps and have used them. Here, I'm the Friend and the Stamper.
3. Waltzingmouse Order -- really wanted that Country French set. Ordered enough for free shipping even though I only wanted that one set. I've used the Country French set a LOT. Love it. Haven't used the other stuff yet, but I will. Used Country French in a blog hop.
Here I'm the Stamper, the MoneyGirl, the Dreamer and a bit of the Friend. Whew.
Share your thoughts. Feel free to play along anonymously.
There's a point to all of this. Next Saturday -- we'll discuss this a bit more, including ways to get closer to being a Stamper. A Smart Stamper. Thanks for visiting.
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