Questions I Ask Before A Purchase | Frugal Living

Today I go over a few frugal questions I ask before making a purchase.
Hey everyone. My name is Nick and here on my channel we talk about minimalism, and ways of living an intentional life. I try to make my videos as informative, and fun as possible. If you want to join this adventure, make sure to subscribe and we'll see where this journey takes us.

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Questions to Ask Before a Purchase 1. Will it get used? 2. Is there a more affordable option? 3. Does it replace something I already own? 4. Can I pay for this right now? With money I have now? 5. Do I see the end of this items' lifespan? 6. Is this for me, or to impress somebody? 7. Is this a phase? 8. What's my bigger goal?

[@FlorianCoeman]

Always straight to the point, not unnecessarily long, and obviously, valuable insights overall. Great work man, as usual 🙏

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks Flo, always means a ton hearing that from you!

[@PrincessPenalty17]

The phase point is so relevant to me right now. I would look at KZbin videos of other minimalists, and I would find myself purchasing items similar to what they had. I always ended up trying to sell the items or give them away. In a way I've lost authentication, and now I'm learning to discover what is it that makes me unique.

[@NicholasGarofola]

I was guilty of that as well!

[@gwennyvir]

This was a great video!! Even as someone who considers herself a minimalist already, I took quite a lot away from this! I look forward to seeing more of your content.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Glad it was helpful!

[@starbeck52]

Many times the idea of having something is more attractive than actually owning it. Can use this questioning to short circuit that behavior. Thank you.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Very true!

[@KK-ob3gc]

I am waiting for your update everyday,finally!

[@NicholasGarofola]

You're the best!

[@jeanvielot]

Great list of questions to ask yourself. These questions can definitely help us “over spenders” with our bad spending habits. LOL

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thank for watching Jean!!

[@shanepalmer2008]

This was excellent! Great list of questions that any of us can utilize the next time we purchase something. I definitely purchased way too much to impress others. Love the transparency in your videos! You’re putting a lot of great quality out. And never feel sorry for using your Iceland footage! It’s always welcomed :)

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thank you Shane!!

[@sk8ism]

always making my days better!

[@slimsimtv]

love the intro, so simple! the video makes total sense!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thank mate! Hope you're doing well!

[@krystalgomez2300]

Thanks I needed this.

[@karenley7356]

Great video Nicholas, some great insights and advice.

[@VinayakPadarha281224]

Great work Nicholas, got plenty of insights through this video!

[@shrutiprakashbanerjee790]

This channel is really a treasure trove 🤩

[@dustinlindsey4452]

Great advice--Thank you for sharing your input.

[@canyoudoitagain7978]

Could not agree more. Credit cards are dangerous. Interesting fact that I learnt during my studies; 1/3 of Europe's (the continent!) credit card debt belongs to consumers from the UK. Consumer societies like the UK and the US make credit too easily available providing a false illusion of spending power. Lot of people take advantage of this mindlessly and ending up living on credit for a long period of time. Or forever using credit to pay off credit and so on...

[@fluffyspark798]

The phase one definitely sticks to me a lot. I’ve gone through many and bought things during the phase which I don’t use as much. I don’t regret buying things during those times because it was worth the entertainment value I got out of such items

[@kat_thefruitbat]

I enjoyed hearing more of your thoughts through this new format! Really appreciated the reminder that you can most often get on with life just fine without buying this or that new item; you made a good point in the importance of asking yourself “am I just using it now because I already own it”. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@NicholasGarofola]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@LarsDahlin]

Thank you for beeing so on point. I do feel the same when uncluttering and with your video I do realise that I am better than the guilt. I can learn from my mistakes. Wonderful video, lovely coloring and just great content. Keep it up!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks!

[@ChinmayGaikwad12]

This was eye-opening indeed, we often buy things that end up taking space somewhere. Thanks for putting this!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gilliangreen7563]

Great video Nicholas. A lot to think about😊😊

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks as always Gillian!

[@HiiipowerdanniRuns]

Great video! It is so much better to live below your means. Life always throws curve balls so it is better to be prepared. Alot of times we buy things because we see others with it. not that we actually need it.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Couldn’t have said it better myself 👍🏻

[@ralph9768]

My advice is stay focused on the long term goals. You want your future self to thank your past self. With new trends I always try to keep this in mind - people buy shit, to impress people that don’t even care about them. Good video. Keep up the good work. Glad I found this channel.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Very well said. And thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@_lyly17]

New subscriber here! I love how your videos are straight to the point. Learned a lot from your videos and am definitely looking forward to your next upload!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thank you so much!!

[@aquaticstinger6357]

So accurate too be honest ❗️

[@mignoncobra]

Amazing video. i loved the intentionality behind the buying process. Very wise , especially the point about asking yourself if it's a phase or not.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks Nathalie, I hope you're doing well!

[@mignoncobra]

@@NicholasGarofola Thanks Nicholas, I am! I hope you're doing well too!

[@eugene1939]

Thank you so much! This helped

[@NicholasGarofola]

Glad it helped!

[@hideminakagawa1290]

Thank you for your excellent tips and new perspective of wise economy. INSPIRE ME!

[@majki5900]

what a simple yet amazing intro You have 👍

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks! 😃

[@johannathorisdottir2456]

This is such a crucial topic cus i have a spending problem but i´m trying to spend less. But it´s not easy cus it makes me feel good ugh!!! Then the guilt and bills arrive and i feel bad and think i´m never spending again yeah duhh!! But enough of my ranting. Your videos always help they make us think!! Have an awesom day

[@NicholasGarofola]

I know the feeling! Thanks for watching Johanna!

[@isaiahdenver4224]

Soulless delivery, great advice

[@pauljakeman]

Awesome video again buddy. And they are great tattoos, would be great to hear the story behind them.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Noted! Thanks Paul!

[@pauljakeman]

@@NicholasGarofola no worries buddy!

[@MsHackthat]

i just build a pc from used part and i ended up spending almost double from my budget. tips: dont buy used, buy new.

[@moviebites9570]

Super informative video as always ❤️👍🏻 please try to make a video on how you cut your own hair.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Maybe in the future, I'm working on growing it!

[@moviebites9570]

@@NicholasGarofola Sure 👍🏻 thank you my dear friend 🙂

[@yennikuntari1345]

👍👍👍

[@debitdhakal3073]

Yeah the one in one out rule is the best thing that I follow in my life and the video is very good and interesting and lots of love from Nepal . I don't know you know a country name Nepal but I am a regular viewer from somewhere of the world called Nepal😄😄😄

[@zachparade2791]

Lots of us have heard of Nepal. I hope to travel there someday. It looks so beautiful 😍

[@debitdhakal3073]

@@zachparade2791 Yeah I don't say Nepal is so amazing or something like that but I really love my country where world tallest mountain mt.everest lies where Gautam Buddha was born and many many things like that so if you want to come than my country don't disappoint you....😄😄🥰

[@NicholasGarofola]

Definitely know Nepal, and it looks beautiful there!

[@debitdhakal3073]

@@NicholasGarofola ☺️☺️☺️☺️🥰🥰🥰

[@lizasoliman723]

the tattoos...oof. they qualify as one of my passions though & i'll have them for a lifetime.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Agreed. I'm glad I waited to find a great artist to do mine!

[@anjou6497]

Talking about watches as an essential wrist accessory i definately have always gone with that. I know you're not definately saying that..but to me, its like wearing a trouser belt. I feel dressed and together. And with just a flick of the wrist you can tell the time. Rather than fumbling about with your fone in daylight etc. I currently have a respectable looking brown strapped white dial. It works fine, the cost is less than mid-range. My beloved watch ran outa battery JUST when the pandemic hit. I still can't find anywhere online that sells a good deal for that battery. The price went thru the roof. Nevermind. Just think wrist watches look great. Defo good for your confidence. 👍💥😎🌱

[@NicholasGarofola]

Love my watch, glad to see you share the same opinion 😄

[@anjou6497]

@@NicholasGarofola yes . 💥💜

[@antoniocarloscampos5775]

👋👋👋👋

[@jmarsal17]

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[@timurgrishel6846]

It would be minimalistic and beautiful if you could just write the questions in the description 🙏 Much love

[@kinglyweeeb1715]

ELDEN RINGGGGGGG!!!!

[@loveofyahweh9660]

Is this a phase? That spoke to me… 😩

[@ZOM23official]

Nice camera quality. What camera are you using?

[@NicholasGarofola]

Sony a6500

[@PokiandLemon]

I bought a car to impress some people. God I wish I had my rusted out van back. 300 a month payments aren't fun even if I can afford to make them no problem. smh

[@mypixelstories5828]

Which wristwatch are you wearing?

[@NicholasGarofola]

Timex Expedition

[@m.m.8780]

Отличный канал про минимализм, но не понимаю ваш язык(((

[@NicholasGarofola]

I'll work on getting subtitles!

[@m.m.8780]

@@NicholasGarofola А я с удовольствием буду следить за вашим каналом🤗