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In addition to everything else you said, one small addendum to make. >I think one major factor that the article didn't mention, is that Malls are overpriced E

by Nadya 10y ago

In addition to everything else you said, one small addendum to make. >I think one major factor that the article didn't mention, is that Malls are overpriced Even at "fair prices" - outside of clothing... why would I go to a mall instead of order online? (FWIW, I order my clothes online too since my size hasn't changed in years.) I have zero reason to go to a crowded mall, deal with people window shopping/being slow in front of me, etc. when I can buy my things online and get them in a few days.

itchyouch 10y ago
Fitment of clothing is a pretty big factor for a large portion of the population. Different company sizes fit differently. Style, color and other subtleties are also difficult to tangibly reason about without checking out clothing in person. These things also matter a lot to a significant portion of the population. There is also an intrinsic instant gratification of purchasing something and taking it home immediately.
- Nadya 10y ago
  Which is why I specifically omitted buying clothing from my reasons to go to the mall. I'm aware that I'm the minority who just doesn't care enough as long as the shirt fits and isn't itchy. Most people I know of who are going to the mall are going to buy clothes - because there are a number of clothing retailers in relatively close proximity and they can try things on at each place. >There is also an intrinsic instant gratification of purchasing something and taking it home immediately. I think not having this is great to help avoid impulse buying. I have no gratification in making purchases and rather dislike spending money at all. That buying something doesn't "feel good" means I make less purchases than my roommate who loves buying cute stationary and such. She doesn't actually use any of the stationary - but buying it makes her happy.

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In addition to everything else you said, one small addendum to make. >I think one major factor that the article didn't mention, is that Malls are overpriced E

by Nadya 10y ago

itchyouch 10y ago
Fitment of clothing is a pretty big factor for a large portion of the population. Different company sizes fit differently. Style, color and other subtleties are also difficult to tangibly reason about without checking out clothing in person. These things also matter a lot to a significant portion of the population. There is also an intrinsic instant gratification of purchasing something and taking it home immediately.
- Nadya 10y ago
  Which is why I specifically omitted buying clothing from my reasons to go to the mall. I'm aware that I'm the minority who just doesn't care enough as long as the shirt fits and isn't itchy. Most people I know of who are going to the mall are going to buy clothes - because there are a number of clothing retailers in relatively close proximity and they can try things on at each place. >There is also an intrinsic instant gratification of purchasing something and taking it home immediately. I think not having this is great to help avoid impulse buying. I have no gratification in making purchases and rather dislike spending money at all. That buying something doesn't "feel good" means I make less purchases than my roommate who loves buying cute stationary and such. She doesn't actually use any of the stationary - but buying it makes her happy.