Ah, this could be fun! And I think my answers are going to be a lot different than everybody elses.
- What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word "shopping"?
Well, usually, it's do I have any money so I could actually buy something if I saw something I wanted or needed. Or, if it's about shopping locally for something we need, the first thing I think of is I wonder if the old man needs something from town so I can get him to pick it up so I don't have to go shopping.
- What is your favorite shopping store and/or website?
I rarely ever buy online. I do like browsing threw Ebay though, love to type in dog and something to see what I can find. For example, dog jewlery, or dog grooming tools, I'd love to find a used Mars Coat King for grooming, they are way to expensive to buy new. And it is hard to find anything like pins or earrings with dogs on them so Ebay is a good source for finding unique items you wouldn't see otherwise.
- What merchandise do you buy most frequently (excluding groceries and other absolute necessities)?
I suppose I can't count dog food, on this one can I, since that could be considered groceries for the dogs anyway. So next off would have to be vaccine and other medicines for the dogs, wormers, antibiotics, that sort of thing. Though those and cleaning supplys could probably be considered necessities too. I am not really much of a consumer. Possibly this time of year I may splurge on things like plants, trees, vegtable and flower seeds that sort of thing.
- How often do you make a purchase on a SINGLE item that costs $100 (USD) or more?
Oh, all the time. A load of dog food is way more than that, and we do that every week. Picked up vaccine this weekend, another $300, renewed my domain name, for 3 years that was over $100. So there's 3 things in just 2 days.
- How do you like to shop (store, online, email/phone)?
Definatly in store. I like to see exactly what I am getting. And I spend way too much time on the computer just answering emails and working on placing ads and maintaining my web site to want to actually spend time shopping online.
- When was the last time you seriously shopped for a loved one (if ever), such as for a Christmas gift?
Christmas would be about it. Especially since my poor loved one's birthday happens to be on Christmas, so it's 2 holidays on the same day.
- Do you browse, even if you don't have money to spend, or plain di...
Oh yes, I definatly like to window shop as they call it. Partially because I seldom have any money to blow. Also, sometimes if I don't have the money, getting out and going shopping can be theraputic, it might inspire me to work a little harder and try to make a little more money if I find something I'd really like to have.