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About This Quiz
With the advent of online shopping, consumers are able to browse products and make purchases 24/7. There are more options than ever before, and with that, the rise of shopping addiction. Do you spend more time in-store or online than you do with friends and family, or do you think you have things under control? Play on to find out!
How often do you shop online?
Daily.
At least once a week.
At least once a month, but less than every week.
I only use it for things I really need, so not often at all.
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Do you take advantage of Cyber Monday deals?
If I remember too, yes.
Usually.
Always, and I buy a lot.
Not unless it's something really good.
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Do you have credit cards or other memberships for your favorite stores?
No, but I do use free reward/punch cards if they're available.
I have one or two.
Yes, I have cards for all my favorites.
I have a few, but not too many.
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Who do you usually shop for?
Me, myself, and I.
Mostly my kids and/or spouse, but occasionally others.
Anyone who might use the items I'm buying.
My pet or friends.
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How often do you go shopping in person?
An average of four times a week or more.
About once a week.
1-3 times a month.
Only when necessary.
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When you do go out shopping, how many stores do you visit?
Usually only 1 or 2. I like to shop in small doses.
3-4 depending on what I need.
At least 5, sometimes more.
However many I need to.
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How do you define shopping?
I have to have to buy something.
I consider browsing to be shopping.
I have to have bought several items.
Anytime I go into a store or online with the intent of buying something.
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Have you ever struggled to pay bills because you overspent on shopping purchases?
I did once, but it was because of a banking error.
Yes, I've done it once or twice.
I've done it more times than I'd like to admit.
No, I've never done that.
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Do you wait in long lines on Black Friday?
Yes, always.
No, it's not my thing.
If there is something I really want or need I will go, but it isn't a regular thing.
I do most years, but it's not a huge deal if I miss it occasionally.
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Are you in debt due to your shopping habits?
I have debt, but it's not at all from shopping.
I have a little bit, but it's insignificant.
I have a moderate amount, but I also struggle to make ends meet.
Yes, I'm majorly in debt.
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How does shopping make you feel?
Happy.
Relaxed and at peace.
I don't think it makes me feel any particular way. It's just something I do when I need things.
Exhilarated.
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Do you go shopping with other people?
Sure, people come with me sometimes.
No, I like to go alone so I can take my time.
Occasionally, but I prefer being alone, because I like to get in and out of the store.
Yes, I usually have others with me.
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How much time do you spend thinking about future purchases?
For small purchases, not much, but for larger purchases, I spend a good amount of time doing research before I make a purchase.
If I think I want it, I buy it.
I usually try to mull over it for a bit before buying.
I dream about them for a couple days before I buy them.
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If you're unable to go shopping for some reason, how do you feel?
Disappointed.
Depressed.
Fine - It doesn't make or break my day.
Irritable.
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Do you enjoy grocery shopping?
No, I like shopping for clothes, shoes, etc.
It's certainly not my favorite activity, but I don't mind it usually.
Yes, I love to grocery shop!
Sometimes, sometimes it's just a chore.
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Are you able to resist the temptation of jumping on an amazing deal when it comes to items you don't actually need?
Yes, I don't like having excess clutter in my home.
It depends on how much I want it.
No, I usually splurge.
Sometimes, but I also do give in sometimes.
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Has anyone ever accused you of shopping too much?
No, not that I know of.
People have jokingly called me a shopaholic.
Yes, but I think they were over reacting.
Yes, and they were probably right.
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Do you ever get into fights with loved ones over your spending habits?
No.
I wouldn't call them arguments, just heated disagreements.
Oh, yes.
Only once.
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Do you use coupons?
Just at the grocery store.
Yes, I use coupons for anything that has a coupon.
If I remember to, yes.
No.
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Have you ever run into storage problems for your many purchases?
It's getting tight...
Yes, but I seem to keep accumulating things.
No.
Not yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if I do eventually.
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Have you ever hid shopping bags from loved ones so they wouldn't know how much you actually bought?
No.
No, but I've thought about it.
I did it once or twice.
Yes, I've done it several times.
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Do you ever have to make up excuses or reasons to justify a shopping trip?
No, why would I need to do that?
I don't shop enough to need to justify shopping.
Rarely, but yes.
Yes, I don't want to deal with anyone's nagging.
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When's the last time you went shopping (online or in-store)?
Earlier today.
Yesterday.
Within the last four days.
Within the last two weeks.
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Have you considered seeking professional help when it comes to resolving some of your more problematic shopping habits?
I don't want/need help.
It's crossed my mind, but has never been something I've seriously considered.
Yeah.
I only shop when necessary, so I really don't need much help.
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Do you keep online wish lists for your favorite stores?
I keep online wish lists for pretty much every store, not just my favorite ones.
Yeah, I have at least two wish lists.
I think I have an Amazon wish list.
No, wishing for something I can't afford is pointless.
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Are you an eBay user?
I'm an eBay power seller/user.
Yeah, I'm a big fan of eBay.
Yeah, usually when I can't find what I need in stores.
Not really, but I'm not opposed.
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What's the longest amount of time you've gone without shopping, excluding grocery shopping?
1 week
1 week and a few days or so
Around 4 weeks
More than a month
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