Results: I have done several surveys about my use of TW "Mad Money" to buy stuff. Recent events may soon restrict my consumerism but until then I have decided to go shopping. TW money didn't cover much of my bill this time.
Published on 04/09/2025
The items in today's survey were purchased for reasons I hadn't anticipated. What I mean is, I wouldn't have had to buy them if the original(s) had performed as expected. Here are the items and the reasons I bought them. If you have had similar experiences, please share.
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Pre-shrunk cotton has been around for a long time. I have some REALLY old Kirkland undershirts for when I'm doing dirty or sweaty household chores. They are well worn, no longer white, and are liberally stained. But they are the same size as when I first bought them. Two batches of undershirts purchased since then have shrunk at least 2 sizes and barely cover my navel. My new ones on order are a brand name and a top seller from Amazon. Are these going to shrink too? (if you think they will shrink, can you recommend another brand in the comment section?)
Yes
14%
329 votes
No
23%
524 votes
Undecided
33%
761 votes
Not Applicable
30%
686 votes
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2.
About 3 years ago I bought a 4 in 1 Microwave oven that Air Fries, bakes, microwaves, toasts and a bunch more. I really like it but I seem to be the only family member who triggers an "Error 30" code - a safety measure of some kind that makes the oven sensitive to static charges. If I dampen my hands I can eventually get it to work but sometimes it takes 4 or 5 attempts. I can either stop cooking or get a new brand of microwave and give the "old" one to my daughter. Guess which option(s) my wife picked?
My daughter currently doesn't cook much so my "old but versatile" microwave might encourage her to do more. My wife says get a new one for us and give the old one to my daughter.
17%
401 votes
I currently doesn't cook much using my "old but versatile" microwave because of this frustrating error code. Either my wife does most of the cooking or she will have to be on hand to push the buttons on the microwave when it won't work for me. My wife says get a new one for us and give the old one to my daughter.
12%
284 votes
There are some features on the new microwave that my wife likes and we conveniently won some money on a lottery for almost the exact cost of the new microwave. My wife says get the new one for us and give the old one to my daughter.
18%
424 votes
The old microwave can be persuaded to work eventually and, if my daughter needs a microwave, she and her husband can buy one. We should keep the old one and save the money. My wife is sure to prefer this option.
12%
286 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
18 votes
Not Applicable
46%
1065 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.42% | 6 | |
| unsure | 0.07% | 1 |
| How would I know? | 0.07% | 1 |
| Do whatever your wife wants you to do. Remember a happy wife makes for a happy life. | 0.07% | 1 |
| Buy a new one and junk 6the old one. No one wants a frustrating microwave. | 0.07% | 1 |
| You tell us! | 0.07% | 1 |
| I never thought to refer to this community for shopping tips lol | 0.07% | 1 |
| If it comes up with Error Codes and causes shocks I would scrap it by Recycling it and getting a new one. Do not give it to your daughter for crying out loud. | 0.07% | 1 |
| Wear rubber gloves when you use it | 0.07% | 1 |
| miley cyrus | 0.07% | 1 |
| Quit cooking and keep the old one | 0.07% | 1 |
| don't be so cheap | 0.07% | 1 |
| Microwave oven is bad for your health | 0.07% | 1 |
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We got one of these plush blankets from my daughter at Christmas and my wife really likes it. My daughter said that she wished she had one for herself and then the grand-kids piped in with their own requests. Having taken the bait, my wife ordered three of these blankets, and gave them as "see how much grandma loves you" gifts and making the one we got "a perfect gift" - for the manufacturer. Has anyone ever given you a gift that they really wanted for themself?
Yes
27%
621 votes
No
18%
410 votes
Undecided
29%
675 votes
Not Applicable
26%
594 votes
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4.
We started buying our dog food from Amazon on one of those subscription plans, partly because of the convenience of having it shipped to our door and partly because the price was lower than the pet store we previously used. Then, month by month the price started going up, eventually overtaking the pet store price. We switched back to the more stable pet store price. Have you had a subscription plan that actually saved you money (details in comments please)?
Yes
16%
366 votes
No
32%
745 votes
Undecided
11%
257 votes
Not Applicable
41%
932 votes
- Yes
- Maple MAGA
- I buy Performatrin for my cats.
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