Anyone making purchases (besides cars) in anticipation of the tariffs?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I upgraded my phone today. It's almost 2 years old and the new iphone 16 is such a big upgrade, plus the phone is "free." My new monthly bill is only $3 more.

Just brought a new washer too, but that would have happened anyway.

My iPhone is 2.5 years old. Planning to upgrade in next week. And yes with trade ins, my new bill will be about $5 more.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not really. What is annoying me these days is stores running out of items on a regular basis, so I am getting several months worth of olive oil for example, because it is always out when I go to the store. Austerity and trading down on stuff is the way for my family.

Yeah - I said on another thread, this feels like heading back into COVID times with messed up supply chains. I stocked up on TP, allergy meds, and pet food. Stuff I know I am going to need. Everything else - well, we'll see what happens. Prbly not a bad idea to fill the pantry with canned and frozen food, but we haven't done it yet.

I'm trying to just buy double on every grocery trip of things that have a decent shelf life. I learned some lessons during COVID about how many almonds I can and will eat in a year.

I stocked up on Nespresso capsules. I'm sure those aren't getting any cheaper.

[Anonymous]

I bought a MacBook last weekend. I had been procrastinating but the tariffs provided enough motivation to actually make the purchase.

[Anonymous]

100% - buy what you'll use to be comfortable, not "emergency rations" that are different during your day to day. I think a lot of us learned we want more comfort items during a crisis than simply survival items.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I upgraded my phone today. It's almost 2 years old and the new iphone 16 is such a big upgrade, plus the phone is "free." My new monthly bill is only $3 more.

Just brought a new washer too, but that would have happened anyway.

My iPhone is 2.5 years old. Planning to upgrade in next week. And yes with trade ins, my new bill will be about $5 more.

iPhone prices really are not a big issue in the US. Very few people actually buy an unlocked phone like in the rest of the world. It’s like leasing a car. No one really knows how much it cost.

[Anonymous]

Gave dc my iPhone 13 (first phone for them) and got myself the 16. Bought same dc a laptop for high school in the fall.

[Anonymous]

I need to buy the 16 but when will prices go up, I'm such a procrastinator.

[Anonymous]

People who upgrade phones via longer contracts and don't buy the phone outright and negotiate contract are losers.

[Anonymous]

My stupid DH wants to buy an $8000 Rolex before tariffs kick in. We have been fighting over this unnecessary purchase at this uncertain time. At least he gave up on the G wagon he was so obsessed with a few months ago.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I upgraded my phone today. It's almost 2 years old and the new iphone 16 is such a big upgrade, plus the phone is "free." My new monthly bill is only $3 more.

Just brought a new washer too, but that would have happened anyway.

My iPhone is 2.5 years old. Planning to upgrade in next week. And yes with trade ins, my new bill will be about $5 more.

Is data safe with trade ins?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:People who upgrade phones via longer contracts and don't buy the phone outright and negotiate contract are losers.

It’s pretty lame to care what other people do.

[Anonymous]

No, because I have no need for new things. Iphone still works fine. My car is was bought last year.
I'm busy buying the dip. Bought a stocks that hasn't been this low for years. Every $1 it goes up, I make $3000.
I'm hoping to get my rental lowered or move to a cheaper on in the same building. I'm a light mover. Not a big deal.
This is my way to deal with tariffs. Definitely not buying stuff. If any, bringing free food home from work.
Should I call Amica for car insurance? I have Geico now. They are all rip-off.

[Anonymous]

I got extra Japanese food items in case they become hard to get. I bought another Dyson so we can have one on each floor.

[Anonymous]

I am not buying anything that is not an absolute necessity, including clothes.

[Anonymous]

I decided that upgrading my iPhone makes sense but I’m leaving town for spring break so I hope they will still be offering the free upgrade when I return.