The Official 2012 No/Slow/Wise Buying Challenge

[EnglishIvy]

My goal is no new purchases for 2012. Trading is fine but I must do the trade DVD within 1 week of receiving. The only exceptions are as follows:

1.) If I really, really want it.
2.) If I'm having a bad day and need the pick-me-up.
3.) If a majority of Vfers highly recommend a specific program.
4.) If it's my birthday, a major holiday, Tuesday or every other Friday.
5.) I must keep below the limit on my credit card. If I do go over the limit, absolutely no purchases until the mortgage on my house goes through.
6.) Like a tree that falls in the forest, my purchase only counts if someone finds out about it.

It's an aggressive goal plan but I think the added discipline will help me in other areas of my life.

[RedPanda]

Originally Posted by EnglishIvy

2.) If I'm having a bad day and need the pick-me-up...
4.) If it's my birthday, a major holiday, Tuesday or every other Friday...
6.) Like a tree that falls in the forest, my purchase only counts if someone finds out about it.

It's an aggressive goal plan but I think the added discipline will help me in other areas of my life.

Bwah!

[Artist of Eyes]

My Rules:

* I limit myself to purchasing only 12 DVDs in 2012 unless-
a) A Medical reason validates the need to use certain types that I may lack in my collection.
b) More band/tubing workouts are released even if I've already reached my limit.
* I am allowed to purchase any and all pre-orders from The Firm, Leslie Sansone, and Gilad without it impacting my "12 Rule"

** And ok bc EnglishIvy said it's ok- If I really, REALLY want it!

Everything aside though... I still hope to work some of the pre-orders into my 12 count. I will continue to trade and sell workouts that are no longer used.

[Artist of Eyes]

Originally Posted by EnglishIvy

My goal is no new purchases for 2012. Trading is fine but I must do the trade DVD within 1 week of receiving. The only exceptions are as follows:

1.) If I really, really want it.
2.) If I'm having a bad day and need the pick-me-up.
3.) If a majority of Vfers highly recommend a specific program.
4.) If it's my birthday, a major holiday, Tuesday or every other Friday.
5.) I must keep below the limit on my credit card. If I do go over the limit, absolutely no purchases until the mortgage on my house goes through.
6.) Like a tree that falls in the forest, my purchase only counts if someone finds out about it.

It's an aggressive goal plan but I think the added discipline will help me in other areas of my life.

I'm partial to #6 myself!

[Darisa]

English Ivy- you are too funny!

[EnglishIvy]

Originally Posted by Darisa

English Ivy- you are too funny!

I do set a high bar. Please don't feel bad if you have to work up to it

[Lucky Star]

Originally Posted by Usia

My only one rule:
Spend no more than $200 on fitness dvds in 2012. Not a penny over $200.

Goals for 2012
Work through every one of my virgins.
Gift, donate or trade dvds I don't like, and won't do. Streamline my collection.

Originally Posted by ebianco

I would like to spend no more than $200, but my main goal is just going through what I have. Saving money is always great but going through my virgins will be priceless.

Hear hear! I'll have what they're having:

1. $200 budget, max
2. Deflowering my virgins
3. Getting rid of workouts I won't do

[EnglishIvy]

Originally Posted by Artist of Eyes

I'm partial to #6 myself!

It is my most frequently used tool in the box. IMHO, subterfuge will always be the gold standard. If you think about it, it's fairly considerate of me to promote oblivious habits. Why bother other people with my personal problems?

[kali1]

Originally Posted by RedPanda

Finally - the thread the recovering vidiots and fiscally-stretched have been waiting for!

Following the success of the 2011 No/Slow/Wise Buying Challenge, here is the "official" thread for 2012.

Rules
* Everyone must state their goals for the year
* Rehab/prehab and stretching DVDs don't count
* Christmas/birthday gifts for oneself don't count
* Trades don't count
* As always, I reserve the right to continue enabling everyone.

My goals for 2012
* Continue to work through my virgins
* Buy no more than 12 purchases* in 2012

* For the purposes of the challenge, a "purchase" includes a DVD, boxed set, and up to two systems throughout 2012 (a necessary disclaimer so I can buy P90X2)
** The 12 purchases are in addition to the TRX suspension trainer and DVDs I plan to order in January, courtesy of my employer.

How about equipment? Does that count?

[RedPanda]

Originally Posted by kali1

How about equipment? Does that count?

You can add equipment, or even workout clothes, to your goals if you like. I focused on DVDs because that seems to be everyone's primary weakness.