Freebie Friday: Win One Of 3 Copies Of Shoptimism, The New Book About Shopping In America

| | January 8, 2010

Freebie Friday: Win One Of 3 Copies Of Shoptimism, The New Book About Shopping In America

What: Shoptimism, Lee Eisenberg’s investigation into why and how Americans shop.

Why: A genuinely informative read, this book is packed with insights and research into why we shop the way we do: why “women shop and men buy,” why we’re so into our credit cards, and why, basically, we love to shop.

We promise, it doesn’t tell you to stop shopping – Eisenberg just arms readers with information. And ultimately, he agrees with us: There are some legitimately good reasons to go shopping.

How: To enter, sign up for our newsletter, then comment below about what kind of shopper you are (get some ideas from our shopping poll). Three readers will win a copy of Shoptimism.

1. Post a comment below about what kind of shopper you are.
2. You must supply us with a valid email address and sign up for the SheFinds newsletter.
3. The contest starts now and entries must be date stamped by our server no later than Friday, January 15th at 11:59 AM Eastern Time to be eligible.
4. Three winners will be selected during a random drawing. The winners will be contacted and must reply via email as instructed in the newsletter to claim the prize.
5. No prize substitutions.
6. You must be 18 years old or older to enter and a resident of the USA. Residents of the state of Florida are not eligible to enter; entries from the state of Florida are void.
7. No purchase necessary.
8. Void where prohibited.
9. Click click here for the full rules.

by Rebekah | Tagged in : Freebie Friday

comments

Caitlin

I’m an explosive shopper. I will be very careful and resist spending for a long period of time, and then once I buy one item, I explode and begin purchasing as much as possible!
Clara

I’m a value shopper. I rarely buy anything that’s not on sale, but I don’t mind spending reasonable amounts of money on clothes and accessories that I consider investment pieces and that I know I’ll have for a long time. Trend pieces, ‘though, I tend to buy inexpensively.

P.S. already a subscriber to the SheFinds newsletter.
Eve

I am a deal shopper. While I only buy things that I feel are of quality, I buy them at a cheap price and I am always on the lookout for codes, coupons and gift with purchases.
MV

I’m the got-to-take-care-of-myself shopper. I’ve cut back on clothing and accessories but can’t give up my bi-monthly massages and the occasional mani/pedi. During these stressful times, I need my massages more than ever! I consider that and salon mani/pedi’s once in awhile a necessity, not a luxury.
Brenda Rupp

I think about what I really need before I buy. I used to be an impulse buyer, now I often go home and think about a purchase before buying a large purchase, sometimes I even think about smaller purchases twice. I don’t need to dress up for work any more so am not the clothes horse I used to be!
Alicia Webster

I receive your newsletter, and I am defintiely a cheapskate/skinflint/frugal/parsimonious pennypincher. It is insanely hard to get me to part with a buck.
Amber G

I am a subscriber and I am an impulsive shopper, especially when there are big sales!
Diane Baum

Sadly, I tend to be a real impulse buyer….
sandy

I used to go nuts with coupons and buy deals like crazy but donated alot, now I just buy what we need with coupons and have a month or two of groceries always on hand- used to have enough for a year and rotate, and donate alot.
Phyllis

I’m definitely an impulse buyer. When I see something I love I just have to go for it. And if it’s on sale i might get two!
Rosanne

I subscribe to the newsletter and I’m a thrifty shopper. Coupons, sales real deals. I stretch a dollar til it hollers
EMMA L HORTON

I LOVE SHOPPING CLEARANCE SALES
Brenda

I try to plan and save, but when I get to the store, I tend to be an impluse buyer, shame on me
mindy

i am a definite bargain shopper, i look for at least 75% off usually a lot more
quiltingreader

I’m a coupon and sale shopper.
john r

I have gotten to the point that I only buy when things are on sale.
Lena

My shopping habits have improved since I turned 30. I try to buy classic, quality items usually on sale, at reasonably priced retailers. However, that doesn’t mean that I don’t go over my budget at times when I see something cute or something at a too-cheap-not-to-buy price! I may be 30+ but I’m still a girl at heart that is lured in by pretty things! LOL!
Pilotshoprincess

(subscriber) I have got to have a deal… and I have got to have the cash. So, since I am a retailer/buyer I know the margins on things and it is harder than ever to convince me it is really a sale. I know the mark up then take off trick. Before I would see it and honestly believe that was a great deal. Little more attentive now!
Lena

I’m generally a plan-ahead shopper with a shopping list and a budget – although, there are moments when I have a spazz if I see a cute item at a too-low-not-to-get price! After years of having the wardrobe of a mad person where nothing looked good together, I’ve learned to read magazines and blogs to learn about each season’s trends and new stores/designers. Then I decide which pieces I’d like to add to my wardrobe. Next, I’ll do a bit of online research to figure out where I can buy these items at the best prices and when they will be on sale or the store will offer a coupon. Any cash saved is used to go out for drinks with friends so I can show of my new finds :)
Lena

I’m generally a plan-ahead shopper with a shopping list and a budget – although, there are moments when I have a spazz if I see a cute item at a too-low-not-to-get price! After years of having the wardrobe of a mad person where nothing looked good together, I’ve learned to read magazines and blogs to learn about each season’s trends and new stores/designers. Then I decide which pieces I’d like to add to my wardrobe. Next, I’ll do a bit of online research to figure out where I can buy these items at the best prices and when they will be on sale or the store will offer a coupon. Any cash saved is used to go out for drinks with friends so I can show off my new finds :)
JAMES P LYNAM

I ALWAYS SHOP USING A SHOPPING LIST.
THIS WAY I ONLY BUY WHAT I NEED.
MAKES SENSE FOR ME.
Anonymous

I am a deal shopper, without a doubt!
susan smoaks

i’m a window shopper, i rarely buy
Sand

I’m a bargain shopper and stock up when items are on clearance.
Gianna

Thrifty :)
christopher h

i’m a bargain shopper, okay… i’m a cheapskate
Elizabeth

I’m a value shopper. I won’t buy something unless it’s at a good price and will last a long time.
kathy pease

when i first walk in a store my eyes search around for one word CLEARANCE :)
Sheila Hickmon

I’m an impulsive shopper! I spend money on things I don’t need… a lot.
SharonC

I admit I love to shop but I had to give up my job due to a cancer diagnosis. I cannot afford to shop now. I am trying to only buy want I NEED and in my case now that is health care.
Veronica Garrett

I have always been a frugal shopper.
Lily Kwan

I’m a value shopper. I signed up for the newsletter.

Freebie Friday: Win One Of 3 Copies Of Shoptimism, The New Book About Shopping In America

Freebie Friday: Win One Of 3 Copies Of Shoptimism, The New Book About Shopping In America

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