MY WORST PURCHASES | 7 Things I Regret Buying

[@ZoePritchard]

What are 1 or 2 of your worst purchases?! I want to know!! Let’s share in the comments 😇💸

[@siobhanod]

Buying a really expensive laptop when I didn't need or ever use it. Also random skincare items that I was convinced would clear my skin issues.

[@tonymontana3742]

Apple phone you suck, I want my old Samsung phone back.

[@LOSTobsession1415]

Buying a $70 manduka yoga mat that’s too thin to use

[@ZoePritchard]

@@LOSTobsession1415 noooo 😭 I see posts about them all the time, glad to know they aren't worth the hype!

[@ZoePritchard]

@@siobhanod ouchieee! skin care can be crazy $$$

[@Pilkkukatti]

I started my first office corporate job as an intern one month before covid shut everything down. I bought in panic a lot of office wear, blazers, new collared shirts, trousers.. only to use them for few weeks and then not using them for two years as I was always at home. What a waste it felt 😂

[@hcho7519]

Life/health coaching where there is no governing body or no credentials gives me serious MLM vibes! A purchase I regret is an Apple Pencil. It’s good but I never use it. 🙈

[@ZoePritchard]

MLM vibes!!!! its too true 😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😭

[@YourRav]

When you said “$160 in the kitchen” I thought “No way, not the Nespresso. I love my Nespresso” and then you said MUDWATER. I DIED INSIDE WHEN YOU SAID MUDWATER because I’m upset for you.

[@ZoePritchard]

hahahahaha nooo I do love my espresso 🙈 it’s funny though because in preparation for my Mud Water I used up all my pods and I never restocked… overall bad ideas haha 😂

[@c1111]

Expensive clothing is one of my worst regrets after buying a new car. But at least you can get use out of a car….Seeing expensive clothing/shoes sitting in your closet is so painful. If I needed formal clothing now I would thrift or rent them.

[@ZoePritchard]

clothing rental for formal wear is such a good idea!

[@aliyanu5012]

Thanks for being honest and calling out some of the influencers that use marketing gimmicks and put a hefty price on something that is not worth the money they are asking for it! It would be great to go over some of the marketing tactics they use to hype up the demand. I used to watch KZbin “gurus” and spend lots of money on skincare products. Literally thousands of $ every year. Then I discovered that I can just learn about ingredients that work for my skin, use affordable products that get the job done and my skin is better than ever. I still watch some of their content and when I hear “oh the packaging is so cute!” I just eye roll and ignore lol

[@ZoePritchard]

Oh I feel you on the skincare! Makeup too they used to get me.... Clothes is still my weakness which I don't super mind because I keep it to just that 😂

[@Justme_elizabeth]

I want to say thank you Zoe. You have given me the confidence to get rid of everything that I have negative vibes with this includes clothing, decor and even toxic people in my life. Started having a huge clear out today, new energy and positivity is what I am manifesting 😌 ✨ 💗

[@ZoePritchard]

That is amazing!!!! I'm so happy, thank you for sharing 💖 Cheers to your new energy!! xo

[@zolaxcv]

I had to pause the vid just to say I love your content and personality. The genuineness you bring is amazing and the advice on work attire is helpful and spot on with what I’ve exp.

[@poppycalliope]

We love an honest queen!! 👏 I think clothes that just don't fit is a main thing I have spent money on when I was a bit younger... I've been really careful for quite a while now 😅 great video Zoe! 💕

[@ZoePritchard]

Thank youuuu 💖

[@happpymesss]

$500 spent on an MLM scam my ex boyfriends sister talked me into when I was 18. Worse money ever spent and upsets me still 13 years later ☹️

[@ZoePritchard]

nooooo no no 😭 I'm upset for you!!

[@sahanasundar1903]

I loved this video, especially the part about influencer ebooks and coaching because I feel like people always tout “education” and “self improvement” as a good thing. But it really depends on the quality. Keep up the good work!

[@ZoePritchard]

Totally agree!! I do think books and coaches can be great and helpful... but when the titles & credentials are vague and the prices are SO high it's risky

[@cmw5841]

love the stormy background!

[@ZoePritchard]

haha it's perfect for a video like this ✨

[@rowceo]

Just wanna say in a world where overconsumption is constantly being pushed at us your channel is so refreshing!!

[@ZoePritchard]

Thank you so so much!! 💖

[@ginervs]

I agree with the Zara review, I’ll try on many different things in store and none of it looks good on me. Again, this video is so relatable. Either me or friends have all fallen in a lot of the money pitfalls you mention here.

[@busylizzy9095]

This video was so good! So many great tips. I 1,000% appreciate your transparency in speaking on your spending mistakes. I related to so many of them

[@ZoePritchard]

Thank youuuu!

[@nicoleaguirre4613]

I love how unique some of your takes are! Definitely different from most other “worst purchases” vids on yt! My worst purchase was buying my first car brand new instead of slightly used, only to sell it a year or so later when I moved to another city 🫣

[@busylizzy9095]

Buying business attire, blazers, dress pants etc only to find out every one at work is super casual. Now, I’ll go to Goodwill and pick up a few cheap things if I’m unsure what the dress code is.

[@ZoePritchard]

I feel you!!

[@kimberlygillis9074]

You are not alone. I can begin to count how many things i purchased on impulse just to later regret it. Love the video

[@sydneygrier9475]

As someone who has been studying dietetics for 6 years, it is not only overly expensive for what you are getting (unknown qualifications) but it is also dangerous! There is a governing body for this reason to ensure health care practitioners are equipped, and you're paying for the years of study and expertise. On the other hand, I have definitely had my fair share of fast fashion pieces that are too good to be true because they do not stand the test of time and fall apart after one wash!

[@luckystar225]

I’m proud of you for admitting these things. We all have been there 🥲

[@ZoePritchard]

thank you!! 💸

[@tori3951]

Loved this! Thanks for sharing! You are one of the very few influencers who I feel makes me feel balanced and like I’m bettering myself when I watched. I don’t feel like I need to go buy something after watching I feel like I want to budget and better my finances so thank you girl. Kate spade outlet is awesome! If anything go for a wallet next time super cute and I feel like worth it. Xoxo

[@ZoePritchard]

Thank you so much, this makes me really happy 😇 If I would have worn the bag, the price for the name + quality would have totally been worth it. I just really didn't need it 🙈

[@salsih]

I bought a 100€ dress from Topshop that couldn't be washed (not even dry cleaned) and after a few parties i really had to clean it somehow... I tried washing it, completely ruined it and had to throw it out 😬

[@ZoePritchard]

oh no!!!! i’ve never heard of something that can’t be washed nor dry cleaned that’s crazy

[@AL-nh6zm]

Mine would definitely be cosmetics in general : I started watching beauty KZbin a few years ago and I rapidly ended up with a ton of makeup I couldn't use up in a lifetime, a million-step skincare routine when a simple cleanser and moisturizer has always worked for me, I tried a lash lift & tint which disappeared after 1 week and destroyed my lashes... Getting my nails done as well, I always manage to screw them up immediately 😅 You live and you learn I guess! I still have most of the makeup, I know it will expire and I definitely will not be repurchasing anywhere near that amount of things when that happens

[@MathildeG]

I regret a lot of my impulse fashion purchases because I have a very simple style: jean and a T-shirt. I am not a very fashionable person. I am a very practical person when it comes to clothing. For work clothes, Old Navy, has decent ones for cheap!

[@ZoePritchard]

Yesss I actually love Old Navy! For casual staples they have great stuff too😍

[@hariniika5492]

For me it's Guess and Nine West bag, the PU leather peeled and falling off everywhere. I'd rather save and wait until I can afford a Coach bag. Same here with Zara, their clothes always fit funny on me. I have none of them.

[@oneofeverything9820]

I bought a red Prada wallet-on-chain and that was such a mistake because 1) I wear jeans all the time so I was getting awful colour transfer and 2) it wasn't a full bag so I couldn't fit anything else in it other than cards and cash 🙃

[@ZoePritchard]

ohh that sounds so cute but i can totally see what you mean 🙈 👜

[@annalu2505]

Yesss to the e-books, especially because they’re so targeted to young women with insecurities.

[@ckpawlow]

Ahhh I'm so glad that CBC doc on life coaches was helpful and that you liked it! 🙌

[@ZoePritchard]

Thank you for recommending it! Made me feel a lot better about my "purchase" 🙈

[@doglover7805]

Hey Zoe, happy Sunday! Thanks for being so honest and open :)

[@ZoePritchard]

Thank you for watching!! 💖

[@gabycruz814]

I have to say…you are BOLD outing these things but you are saying what we’ve all experienced.

[@ZoePritchard]

🙈🙈🙈🙈

[@katewood2614]

A purchase I most regret was recent.... Magic Spoon. $55 Canadian including shipping AND I used a code. They tasted like chemicals but I fell for the marketing. Best purchase, well product that I've signed up through an ad was KOHO using your code recently. Used it for the first time this weekend and am in love with it so thank you!

[@ZoePritchard]

Oh yesss I've seen the Magic spoon ads, my boyfriend got the variety pack and it was fun to try but he never ordered again because the price is just outrageous 💸 That's awesome that you got KOHO!! I'm so happy to hear that you like it!

[@lauraigla6319]

Thank you for saving me from this one, I was tempted!

[@katewood2614]

@@ZoePritchard Did he actually like the taste? The peanut butter smelt more than it tasted like it.

[@katewood2614]

@@lauraigla6319 Yayy!! The marketing is too good lol.

[@ZoePritchard]

@@katewood2614 He said it was more nostalgic than anything... He did eat them so fast that I only got to try one and I thiiiiink it was the chocolate one, but me not remembering is clearly not a good sign for them 🙈

[@siendocristina]

Hi Zoe, I'm a shoppaholic but for small and cheap things so it's "better" (question marks) hahahaha but I understand the struggle, keep strong and don't see Instagram ☺️✌️

[@ZoePritchard]

yesss we gotta stay strong!! 🫶🏼

[@megand576]

Years ago I bought one of those detox teas. I can’t remember the brand name but it gave me really bad bathroom issues which was AWFUL especially because this occurred multiple times a day while I was at my first business professional office job. It occurred for weeks and I didn’t even see a change in my body or how I felt 😳

[@SH-ly1uy]

Sounds like it worked exactly as designed

[@ZoePritchard]

Those tea's are CRAZY! I tried them too and it's horrible... thank goodness instagram has seemed to move away from them 🙈

[@tessfjhj4584]

With zara it’s defo hard, you have to check the label and know what fabrics and materials are good or not, I’m lucky my mum and sister have studied fashion design and so they know what won’t be long lasting. I always ask them their opinion before I buy something first hand. However their sizing is shocking. They do not caters for people with bigger busts.

[@K-wx6ki]

not a purchase but a by product...credit card interest fees when i forget to pay :(

[@chiplease]

I don't regret getting it but wish I held off longer: my Canon EOS M50. I was SO determined to make KZbin videos in the spring of 2021 and now in August 2022, I still have no uploads to show for it 🤡 I've actually filmed quite a bit of stuff but end up letting perfectionism get in the way of me actually making a video, so now I just wish that I got in all my practice runs with a phone first. Also yes, some of these life coaches are borderline delusional given their lack of credentials and what they charge! Especially the ones with courses that are full of toxic positivity and preach that "the right mindset" can get a person through some incredibly tough times rather than therapy from a real professional.

[@francescaali6012]

The checkers blazer was SO CUTE tho @.@

[@ZoePritchard]

thank you!! i actually still get good wear out of it, but def more for “fashion” than “work” haha 😂

[@prettybella269]

I really loved your honesty Zoe, and my heart goes out to you for each of the items, especially the Mudwater 😭

[@ZoePritchard]

😂 😭 thank you!!

[@Sbd482]

What's your Poshmark? I really like that bag lol

[@ZoePritchard]

Ah thank you! I actually managed to sell just a few days ago 🙈 But for the future my Poshmark is zoexpritchard

[@mIcheLLeyyYy520]

I regret a lot of my clothing purchases, I just impulse shop. While I enjoy dressing up, I don’t usually go anywhere too fancy so those more trendy/fancy pieces just sit in my closet. Another one is also the Peloton! I got sucked into the hype and barely used it. Thankfully was able to sell it easily and not lose too much money.

[@ambreenshakeel1156]

Dumbbells I purchased during lockdown to workout at home. I don’t even use them anymore

[@ambreenshakeel1156]

Not gonna lie but fitness coach has been a good investment even if it costs a bit more.

[@alicja_ana]

Fingers crossed that you’ll manage to sell the bag! ♥️ I’ve been trying to sell some clothes recently that I think are actually really pretty but either uncomfortable or I just dont look good in them since I bought them just because I saw them on someone else and thought “wow they look really good in it so maybe I’ll look as pretty as them”…. I also remember buying years ago this bikini from Triangl or whatever was the name and since it was shipped from Australia to Europe I had to pay some extra taxes, plus it ruined my flip flops when I put them together in my suitcase because I guess the quality was not that good, also surprisingly the top was too small for me and it totally looked like I borrowed it from my younger sister 🙈

[@ZoePritchard]

omg thank you for sharing!! I can so relate to all of this, and also those bikinis!!!! I remember buying knock off ones from Zaful because I couldn't afford the real ones 😂 I remember alllll the youtubers had those bathing suits back in the day

[@alicja_ana]

@@ZoePritchard exactly i guess i thought i’d look as cool as them 🙈😅 now i’m sticking to stuff available in Europe so I don’t have to pay additional taxes and also send back the stuff in case it doesn’t suit me hahah

[@laurens7431]

Love this video. Why don’t you sell the blazers and kate spade bag?

[@ZoePritchard]

I still wear the blazers, they are the only remnants of my professional wardrobe 😂 at the time of this video I had the bag posted for sale for 2+ months and it finally sold 😍

[@mxinwei]

Sandals from L’intervalle. I know it’s one of your favourite brands but they were uncomfortable. Been trying to resell it 🥲A pair of new balance shoes. A leather laptop protector. A Platinum 3776 music nib (so impractical for everyday writing). Several Uniqlo Tshirts in different colours (repurposed to workout clothes).

[@ZoePritchard]

oh noo I'm sorry I led you astray with the shoes!!

[@mxinwei]

@@ZoePritchard It wasn’t you, don’t worry!

[@tinan8011]

A fancy black leather handbag that doesn't fit my casual lifestyle (still trying to sell it!) and clothes that don't fit 😞 finding my personal style was a learning curve! Omg just had to add- Zoe I bought a Calvin Klein bag at an outlet in Honolulu when I was there on holiday. It was so cute but i would never use it.. I returned it the next day luckily but I regret spending so much time shopping on that trip! Outlets are too good at luring us in

[@ZoePritchard]

the outlets are craaazy!! Next time I'm in Florida I'm steering clear 😂 And I can super relate to the point on finding your personal style... that was me too for a long time!

[@lauraigla6319]

I have two kate spade purses and I love them, but I never paid that much for them! They are quite cheap on The Real Real. They're great and cute bags but there are probably millions of Kate spade bags out there... So I can't imagine paying full price even at the outlet!

[@ZoePritchard]

ouuu this is interesting!! I always associated the Real Real with being suuuper high end (so still expensive even when second hand) but this is so good to know 😍

[@lauraigla6319]

@@ZoePritchard omg girl you just type in what you want (purse, shorts, dress, whatever) and sort by low to high... I find the craziest deals. Dolce and Gabbana pants for $30... It's dangerous, stay away if you don't want to spend money!!

[@marynahoum]

Try selling the purse on facebook marketplace!! Omg I feel like there's a coach for everything & many people shouldn't be a coach to begin with! I've found lots of value from coaches & thankfully have had positive experience for the most part! What frustrates me the most is that a lot of people are coaches but don't realise it's lot of responsibility to take on especially in the health/welness industry!

[@ZoePritchard]

100000% agree!!! ❤

[@operativealyssa]

Zoe, have already made a best purchases video? If not yet, please do so. ☺️

[@ZoePritchard]

Yes!! Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmeapWyoZ7qrjpY

[@allisonmedina4884]

I had bought mudwtr like 4 years ago and it was only like $25-30 USD at the time. Still a lot for a “coffee replacement”, anyways I also HATED the taste but I learned that if you put honey in it it’s much more tolerable / borderline decent. Worth a shot!

[@ZoePritchard]

I'll try! I put honey in the night time one which made it worse, but maybe in the day one it will work!

[@Sarah-cs9if]

Zoe!🙂 What software/tool do you use to edit your videos? Thanks a lot!

[@rowceo]

Couldn’t agree more about Zara.

[@Ivy-7788]

I learned that lesson about buying only one product until I am sure I really like it. OMG. I just bought the same Kate Spade bag, in black, for my daughter. She likes small purses. When we were in Las Vegas for her birthday, it cost me $119 in the Burlington store.

[@ZoePritchard]

No way!!! It's a really cute bag, I just did not need it 🙈 & especially not in pink haha

[@Yowhatsupletmetellyo]

Zoe I think during your online coaching portion you should have also mentioned that you also were selling career coaching services very early in your first job.

[@ZoePritchard]

I was offering services for $25 because I was inexperienced.... In this video I was referring to a coach who was charging $1,000 a month

[@downthelaine]

Hey Zoe! Thanks for such an honest video. I’m wondering if you regretted CoPilot as well? You didn’t mention it when you talked about wellness and coaches so I was just wondering if you’re still working with them and if you think it’s worth it.

[@ZoePritchard]

Good question!! I don't regret Co-Pilot at all, and I'm still using them :) I don't consider them a "coach" in the way I was speaking about in this video. Also, CoPilot is 1/10th of the cost of most of these online "life coaches" (or similar style). Hope that makes sense :)

[@downthelaine]

@@ZoePritchard thanks for clarifying and for the transparency! That does make sense and I do think they’re very reasonably priced.

[@sabrinasuarezarrieta5182]

Thank you for share this with us, you are amazing and I learn so much of your journey 😁😁

[@ZoePritchard]

aw thank you!! ❤️

[@ShaneAhmedi99]

love videos like this!

[@mwakie]

what on earth is food combining?🤣... I used birthday money to buy those clear PVC boots that Kim K and her sisters made so popular...NEVER worn them! They just sit in my closet🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ZoePritchard]

Oh nooo... don't get me started on the food combining 😂 & that is so relatable!! We see these cool things on celebs/influencers and then it turns out they are zero practical 🙈

[@lauraigla6319]

I bought clear rain boots and I thought they were so cute to show off my socks, until they started to look steamy inside 😳

[@94100josie]

I paid $1000 once for a month of coaching 😓 it was going to be $10,000 for the whole year and thank goodness I got out in time lol

[@cxseymakeup2273]

My worst purchase is this $100 Michael alors bag I bought literally 7 years ago. I have NEVER used it and now I think it’s so ugly. Even resale places I’ve tried to sell it too don’t want it lol. My biggest hack for professional wear is to thrift it and go to resale places. I have gotten 90% of my professional wardrobe from resale shops for so cheap

[@ZoePritchard]

Noooo not the Michael Kors 🙈 Designer stuff is tricky because it's actually not everything that keeps it's value... It seems like only the very high end (Gucci, Chanel, Prada, etc.) actually have resale value 😭

[@brittanynicole9318]

Have you tried to sell it on Facebook Marketplace?

[@duc25xr]

Loved this video and great advice!

[@ZoePritchard]

thank you!!

[@qq1651]

cant you return the Kate Spade bag to where you bought it?

[@ZoePritchard]

I bought it in Florida and I live it Montreal so sadly I couldn't :(

[@leticiaslduarte]

I love Zara, the only clothes that fit me lol

[@1lex1001]

Thanks for your honesty 🔝🔝🔝

[@ZoePritchard]

💸

[@Coastpsych_fi99]

Love this!

[@ZoePritchard]

thank youu!

[@Maldives2025]

ive never bought anything put out by influencers; its so overpriced and nothing special! like $100 for work out pants, not even a special brand, just influencer made.

[@jenniferellingson5023]

Great video!

[@ZoePritchard]

thank youu!

[@tori3951]

It’s a great product but girl I spent 1k on an iPad just to keep watching your videos on my phone LOL.

[@ZoePritchard]

🥺😍

[@MitzyNonaka]

I'll buy that Kate spade bag from you lol

[@Decembersown21]

15:05 - there is literally no good answer. Its just them taking advantage of folks.. so ...

[@KristianaCembre]

Buying anything Sarah’s Day was always my biggest mistakes

[@ZoePritchard]

teeeea omg! I LOVE her videos but I find all of her products just so expensive

[@RachelHeartsBenefit]

What’s your Poshmark?!

[@ZoePritchard]

hii! it's @zoexpritchard, here is the link: posh.mk/vQHW330J4sb

[@aoutsky]

Zara clothes don't fit anyone, unless they're going for an ill fitted look

[@davidparnell4675]

First

[@Coastpsych_fi99]

Second!

[@michellelovelyn5401]

$600 for blazerrssss :')