The document discusses the planned buying process for smart consumer spending. It involves prioritizing wants, conducting research, evaluating a spending plan, making the purchase, and seeking redress if unsatisfied. The process should be applied to all purchases, though more time is spent on durable goods. Consumers should consider features, prices and options to make well-informed decisions.

1. Smart Consumer Spending
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Planned Buying Process
Prioritize
Wants
Conduct
Research
Spending Plan
Evaluation
Make the
Purchase
From
Initial desire to buy
To
Satisfaction after the
purchase

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Planned Buying Process Principles
Apply it
each time
a purchase
is made
Ongoing
cycle
Essential
consumer
skill

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Durable vs. Consumable Goods
Durable
Does not
quickly wear
out
More
expensive
(typically)
Cell phone,
automobile
Consumable
Item is
consumed in
the present
Less
expensive
(typically)
Food, fuel,
cosmetics
What are
examples of
durable and
consumable
goods?

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Applying the Planned Buying Process
Investing time typically
results in greater
satisfaction and is a
positive financial
management practice
Process applies, but less
time is spent
Durable
Consumable

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Prioritize Wants
Distinguishing
between needs
and wants
results in
Ability to prioritize
spending decisions
Your present self impacts your future self

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When Prioritizing Wants
Analyze the opportunity cost and trade-offs
Examine the impact on your spending
plan
Consider personal and social factors
influencing your choice
How do personal and social factors influence individuals?

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Conduct Research
Conducting
research
helps you…
Identify the
best option
Be satisfied
with the
purchase

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Information Sources
Be a critical
consumer!
Seller
Consumer
Reports
Appropriate
Licenses
Product
Reviews
What are
questions critical
consumers ask?

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Consider Purchasing Options
Used vs.
New
Store vs.
Name Brand
Where to
Purchase
When to
Purchase
Do-it-
Yourself
Depending on the item, several options may exist:
What are example of items available as used or store-brand?

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Consider Product Features
Safety Ratings
Expected
Durability
Maintenance
Required
Hidden Costs Warranties
Environmental
Impact
What are product features of automobiles?

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Product Price
Prices vary
widely across
sellers
Different
version of the
same product
may be
available
Rank the
priorities of
different
product
features
Determine
which option
provides the
most desired
features at the
lowest cost
Option 1:
Price:
Option 2:
Price:
Option 3:
Price:
Rank features in order of
importance
Place a  if the option includes that feature.

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Spending Plan Evaluation
How will you pay for the item?
Will this become a contractual expense?
What is the trade-off to this purchase?
What is the cost of ownership?
Before making the purchase, evaluate your spending plan:
What is an item you currently use that has a cost of ownership?

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Cost Per Use
$100 prom dress
Worn once
Cost per use:
$100
$100 pair of
jeans
Worn weekly
for a year
Cost per use:
$1.92
$65 monthly
gym
membership
Visited 15
times per
month
Cost per use:
$4.33
How can cost per use influence purchasing decisions?

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Make the Purchase
Sales Personnel
• Be comfortable with
him/her
• Prepare yourself in
advance to negociate
Seller
• Make sure they are
reputable
• Ask about their refund,
return or cancellation
policies
When making the purchase,
be confident with the company and staff!

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Online Purchases
Online Purchase
Use only secure
sites
Use a credit card
(not a debit
card)
Review shipping
and return
policies
Save
documentation
What are principles to making a safe online purchase?

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Redress
If you are not satisfied with
your purchase:
Evaluate sellers return
policy
Learn if there laws that
protect consumers for the
specific item
Process of righting a wrong

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Summary
The planned buying process should be used for all
purchases
The amount of time spent on this process will vary
Consumers have a variety of product options
Be a critical consumer to maximize satisfaction