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In light of the economic downturn, have you been more or less likely to try new products?

The economy has many of us thinking about our product purchase decisions.  Are we buying the right products at the best price?  We were curious to hear if you are re-evaluating your purchase decisions in light of the economic downturn?

Please tell us!  We want to know what you think.

Less likely - I'm sticking to tried-and-true favorites, this is not a time to experiment (12.5%)

Equally likely - The economy hasn't changed my love of trying new things (44.0%)

More likely - I like trying new, less expensive alternatives to cut back (43.5%)

In light of the economic downturn, have you been more or less likely to try new products?
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  • LovesFlowers By LovesFlowers
    on Mar 23, 2009  

    I agree with azbarmaid. If a product works well or better than what I'd expected, especially if it's new, that's what matters to me most; however, I do comparative shop 90% of the time. Comparative shopping is something that I learned in college and it rarely fails me. If I find a product that I'm really impressed with, I'll usually stick with it!

  • gabsam By gabsam
    on Mar 23, 2009  

    Yes I understand that times are hard but to me this is the time to try new things. You may have a coupon or even a free sample and try something new and like it when other wise you would never try it because you wouldn't even think of trying some you have never used before if times weren't so tight.

  • cmmccord By cmmccord
    on Mar 23, 2009  

    I like to try new items in an attempt to save money, especially if recommended by one of my other mom's - One of my main challenges is feeding a family of 5 on a monthly budget of about $125 per week including diapers and cleaning products while also meeting their nutrition needs. Quick Grocery Fact: Did you know your grocery may carry baby spinach in bundles near the Parsley and other lettuces for about 1.29 a bundle vs. over $3.00 for bagged plus your getting nutrition that other lettuces don't provide.

  • FroggieLady By FroggieLady
    on Mar 23, 2009  

    I have been trying all sorts of new products lately, especially with triple coupon sale at my local Grocery store. Great way to try new stuff for next to nothing. I even got some of the things totally FREE! Plus, when you couple the triple coupons with BOGO sales, you really get Christmas all year round! My husband wonders how I "spend" so much & never seem to spend anything! What better way to try new products. Plus, most company promote new products with coupons, so it's mos likely you'll always find saings on new products! I don't buy hardly anything without coupons, at least for the past 5 years or so.

  • sue14625 By sue14625
    on Mar 24, 2009  

    here i NY STATE things can be expensive so i comparison shop much more than i used to

  • ticklemeusilly By ticklemeusilly
    on Mar 24, 2009  

    I am always looking for new ways to save money, so I am open to trying new things that would help out with that!

  • Mtlgrl4evr By Mtlgrl4evr
    on Mar 24, 2009  

    I still like trying new products. I just have to look for sales and deals now.

  • diane529 By diane529
    on Mar 24, 2009  

    I agree with gjet68. I used to buy store brand items more often, but my increased coupon use has caused me to try different brand names recently. I am enjoying saving money at the same time as getting to try products I wouldn't have bought before.

  • olexar By olexar
    on Mar 24, 2009  

    I love trying new products, but I am also very economical and aware of cost. I do not like products that have been tested on animals.

  • olexar By olexar
    on Mar 24, 2009  

    I always shop for a sale. I have not personally been effected by the economy, but I always look for the best deal and value for my money.