Smart Consumer Spending
Advanced Curriculum
2.6.6.G1
Planned Buying Process
Prioritize
Wants
From
Initial desire to buy
To
Satisfaction after the
purchase
Make the
Purchase
Conduct
Research
Spending Plan
Evaluation
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Planned Buying Process Principles
Essential
consumer
skill
Ongoing
cycle
Apply it
each time
a purchase
is made
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Durable vs. Consumable Goods
Durable
Consumable
Does not
quickly wear
out
Item is
consumed in
the present
More
expensive
(typically)
Less
expensive
(typically)
Cell phone,
automobile
Food, fuel,
cosmetics
What are
examples of
durable and
consumable
goods?
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Applying the Planned Buying Process
Durable
Investing time typically
results in greater
satisfaction and is a
positive financial
management practice
Consumable
Process applies, but less
time is spent
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Prioritize Wants
Your present self impacts your future self
Distinguishing
between needs
and wants
results in
Ability to prioritize
spending decisions
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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
What are
questions critical
consumers ask?
Product
Reviews
Seller
Be a critical
consumer!
Appropriate
Licenses
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Consumer
Reports
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Consider Purchasing Options
Depending on the item, several options may exist:
Used vs.
New
Store vs.
Name Brand
When to
Purchase
Where to
Purchase
Do-itYourself
What are example of items available as used or store-brand?
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Consider Product Features
What are product features of automobiles?
Safety Ratings
Hidden Costs
Expected
Durability
Maintenance
Required
Warranties
Environmental
Impact
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Product Price
Prices vary
widely across
sellers
Different
version of the
same product
may be
available
Rank features in order of
importance
Rank the
priorities of
different
product
features
Determine
which option
provides the
most desired
features at the
lowest cost
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Price:
Price:
Price:
Place a  if the option includes that feature.
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Spending Plan Evaluation
Before making the purchase, evaluate your spending plan:
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?
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
$65 monthly
gym
membership
Worn weekly
for a year
Visited 15
times per
month
Cost per use:
Cost per use:
$1.92
$4.33
How can cost per use influence purchasing decisions?
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Make the Purchase
When making the purchase,
be confident with the company and staff!
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
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Online Purchases
What are principles to making a safe online purchase?
Online Purchase
Use only secure
sites
Use a credit card
(not a debit
card)
Review shipping
and return
policies
Save
documentation
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Redress
Process of righting a wrong
Evaluate sellers return
policy
If you are not satisfied with
your purchase:
Learn if there laws that
protect consumers for the
specific item
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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
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