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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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  • cbonpc By cbonpc
    on Mar 24, 2009  

    I have always tried new things, and always will.

  • jpq123 By jpq123
    on Mar 24, 2009  

    I have to do anything I consider reasonable to cut corners and save more. I have always been willing to try new things and if I can save money too what's better than that.

  • wubbywa By wubbywa
    on Mar 24, 2009  

    I also have looked and bought off brand products lately to save money. unless I have a coupon that makes the brand name cheaper.

  • pktracey By pktracey
    on Mar 24, 2009  

    I like to try things , unless I have heard good things about I think twice

  • joanslavin By joanslavin
    on Mar 24, 2009  

    For me, it depends on the product. If it seems like a better bargain that what I am buying now or something that looks like something new I could use that will save the environment or lower pollution...I am more likely to buy it. For example, I am thinking of buying the steam floor cleaner, even tho it's a rather expensive first purchase, only because it doesn't use ANY cleaning products..which cuts my costs for cleaners and saves the environment from chemicals and throwaway bottles that might not biodegrade. I am much more interested these days in environmentally safe products, using the reusable cloths bags, bringing back those plastic bags to the centers, etc. It's become a priority for me in the last six months. MUCH more conscious of it.

  • TheNotSoPerfectHousewife By TheNotSoPerfectHousewife
    on Mar 24, 2009  

    The economy has effected us in different ways. I have always been a thrifty person when it comes to purchases, but now I being more creative. Finding things for free, using TONS of coupons and trying different products I may not have tried before.

  • vcbubbles By vcbubbles
    on Mar 24, 2009  

    i like to try new things. if it costs less than my other brands then thats just a bonus!

  • joseygirl79 By joseygirl79
    on Mar 25, 2009  

    I try to step back and think ok can I live without this item or am I gonna kick myself for not getting it. If in doubt either go home, or if online dont visit that site for a few days and see if you truly think you need a certain "splurge item, alot of times after a couple of days of putting it on the backburner I find I really didnt need that item!

  • akmom80 By akmom80
    on Mar 25, 2009  

    Whatever is cheaper, we don't have the money to be picky.

  • saphire77 By saphire77
    on Mar 25, 2009  

    I try new products all the time however I am using more and more coupons since the economic downfall.