I think a lot of it has to do with fast fashion, and the idea that everything is disposable.
Deals are what they are anymore because everything is relatively cheaper (both quality and price).
Just think about clothing...when I was a kid, I would get hand me downs..kids nowadays wear brand new items. I see teeny boppers now going into Aritzia and shopping there. Kids shopped at Gap and Old Navy, American Eagle, etc 10-15 years ago.
Then look at phones....ppl change phones like every 2 years or whenever the new one comes out. It's crazy!
For me, as I get older, I feel less need for products, but rather experiences. I save my money on travelling. When I do spend, i'll spend on quality items instead of disposable ones. A good examples are pans. You can get a cheap non-stick fry pan at Walmart or Canadian Tire for like $10, use if for a year and chuck it because it's peeling. Rather, I bought All-Clad pans, and Debuyer pans and those will last me a lifetime.
Deals are what they are anymore because everything is relatively cheaper (both quality and price).
Just think about clothing...when I was a kid, I would get hand me downs..kids nowadays wear brand new items. I see teeny boppers now going into Aritzia and shopping there. Kids shopped at Gap and Old Navy, American Eagle, etc 10-15 years ago.
Then look at phones....ppl change phones like every 2 years or whenever the new one comes out. It's crazy!
For me, as I get older, I feel less need for products, but rather experiences. I save my money on travelling. When I do spend, i'll spend on quality items instead of disposable ones. A good examples are pans. You can get a cheap non-stick fry pan at Walmart or Canadian Tire for like $10, use if for a year and chuck it because it's peeling. Rather, I bought All-Clad pans, and Debuyer pans and those will last me a lifetime.