Results: I have a few tendencies that might be considered hoarding. How many of you do the following?
Published on 05/03/2015
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I have two complete sizes of clothes, wearable when I gain or lose weight. Do you keep extras, and if so, why? Ten pounds changes my size, and that's really not much--I do the same.
24%
378 votes
You never know when they might come back in style
15%
237 votes
Just because the shoes aren't comfortable today, doesn't mean they won't be next week
9%
134 votes
I'm sure there will be a time when when I need something with orange and purple stripes
7%
115 votes
N/A
55%
852 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
15 votes
Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
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0.23% | 4 | |
i might fit them again | 0.06% | 1 |
get rid of them--get new ones | 0.06% | 1 |
have no idea what your answers mean hun | 0.06% | 1 |
keep everything | 0.06% | 1 |
i save stuff if i think someone can use it or i can make something out of it | 0.06% | 1 |
get new clothes | 0.06% | 1 |
mostly undies in case i put off laundry for a few days | 0.06% | 1 |
fatass | 0.06% | 1 |
no, i try to keep the smallest on hand to ensure i can still fit in them! | 0.06% | 1 |
no | 0.06% | 1 |
i mightb lose more weight | 0.06% | 1 |
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2.
What about food? I have a ridiculous quantity of canned food--because it was on sale.
19%
297 votes
That special food in the refrigerator went bad because I was saving it for a special occasion.
8%
130 votes
I liked the dish so much I bought enough to make it three more times
13%
206 votes
I couldn't make up my mind which I wanted to I bought all of them
10%
159 votes
N/A
58%
897 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
18 votes
Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
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0.41% | 7 | |
keep enough on hand in case of emergencies | 0.06% | 1 |
i buy fresh food on sale and freeze it! | 0.06% | 1 |
i have enough food for an emergency | 0.06% | 1 |
there is nothing wrong with extras as long as its not going to spoil | 0.06% | 1 |
i only buy what i need, so i shop like the french, on a daily basis. | 0.06% | 1 |
c | 0.06% | 1 |
my coffee on sale? buy 3-4 cans | 0.06% | 1 |
i keep canned food in case of an emergency or earthquake | 0.06% | 1 |
stock up when on sale but not ridiculous quanitity | 0.06% | 1 |
d | 0.06% | 1 |
keep a months worth of food just in case | 0.06% | 1 |
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3.
What about gifts? The gift plant is near death, but it is still gracing my window sill
7%
116 votes
I not only save the gifts, I save the cards as well
17%
269 votes
I couldn't possibly get rid of a gift, it is disrespectful
18%
282 votes
N/A
60%
932 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
26 votes
Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
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0.25% | 4 | |
i re-gift | 0.06% | 1 |
i only save selected cards from my immediate family | 0.06% | 1 |
i sell unwanted gifts. i need the money more. | 0.06% | 1 |
no | 0.06% | 1 |
no clutter here, i give it away or regift | 0.06% | 1 |
cant get rid of cards, but i try | 0.06% | 1 |
if i don't want it, i give it to the goodwill. | 0.06% | 1 |
for re gifting genius - think my friend think! | 0.06% | 1 |
i recycle unwanted gifts | 0.06% | 1 |
if i liked the gift then i would keep it | 0.06% | 1 |
depends on the gift. | 0.06% | 1 |
i hang onto gifts forever due to the sentimental value. | 0.06% | 1 |
depends on who gave it to me | 0.06% | 1 |
no gifts | 0.06% | 1 |
nope | 0.06% | 1 |
im all for regifting if i really cant use something or selling it on line | 0.06% | 1 |
it all goes in the trash after i've read the card or used the gift. | 0.06% | 1 |
sometimes it just needs to go | 0.06% | 1 |
i save all cards my daughter gives me | 0.06% | 1 |
access goes to the hospital charity shop. | 0.06% | 1 |
pitch if i don't like it, or rather give to salvation army. | 0.06% | 1 |
i save till it dose not make sense to keep iy | 0.06% | 1 |
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4.
And in the shop? I'm not going to tell you how many jars I have full of various sizes of nails, screws, etc. that I will never use
13%
204 votes
Screwdrivers! You never have enough screwdrivers.
12%
184 votes
I'm a bolts and washer kind of person
8%
131 votes
I'm sure I will need it someday, I just don't know when
25%
383 votes
N/A
57%
878 votes
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5.
Furniture and furnishings? So what if it is stacked up in the garage, I may need it in a different house
8%
122 votes
The kids may move back in and need it
7%
108 votes
I might need it if I change my color scheme
7%
115 votes
Some day someone will need it
21%
319 votes
N/A
64%
995 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
15 votes
Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
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0.12% | 2 | |
i like what i have bought. i rarely get fed up with my furniture or clothing. most are at leat 25 years old. | 0.06% | 1 |
i save a few things but not everything | 0.06% | 1 |
just haven't gotten around to posting it on craigslist. | 0.06% | 1 |
we just moved & downsized so lots had to go | 0.06% | 1 |
husband is a pack rt | 0.06% | 1 |
i liquidate any furniture i'm not using; unusable furniture just clutters living space. | 0.06% | 1 |
right now trying to get rid of furniture love to change | 0.06% | 1 |
i cannot afford to pay someone to remove it | 0.06% | 1 |
had many of these years ago but now i believe in the prosperity that i will be able to buy and find what i want when i want it. | 0.06% | 1 |
i sound so much like you : ) | 0.06% | 1 |
sold or gone to charity. | 0.06% | 1 |
d | 0.06% | 1 |
i weed out unnecessary items from the stock room. | 0.06% | 1 |
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