Do I really need this?
An honest conversation before an impulse buy: questions that help you decide consciously.
- Type
- Prompt
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- about 3 min
Results depend on the tool, the model and what you enter.
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- a new smartwatch
- a blender
- a second winter coat
- a games console
- a new phone
- there is a deal on
- my friends have one too
- I want to live more healthily
- my old device is slow
- I had a stressful day
- a fitness band from three years ago
- a hand blender
- a winter coat that is still fine
- a laptop for gaming
- a two-year-old phone
Your prompt
I am thinking of buying [Product]. Reason: [Reason]. What I already have: [Already have]. Ask me five questions one after another that help me decide whether I really need this, and wait for my answer each time. Then summarise: what speaks for it, what against, and which alternatives exist (borrowing, second-hand, waiting, using what I have)? Do not decide for me.
Matching tools
Tools from our catalog that this prompt works well with.
- ChatGPT Prices and limits
- Claude Prices and limits
- Gemini Prices and limits
How to use it
- Fill in the fields or tap a suggestion. Leave out names, addresses and other personal data.
- Copy the finished prompt into a tool of your choice.
- Wait 48 hours before buying and then read the summary again.
Works in these tools
Prompts work in many chat and generator tools. This selection comes from our catalog; prices as shown on the tool page.
- ChatGPT Free planfrom 8 USD per month
- Claude Free plan
- Gemini Free plan
- Mistral AI / Le Chat Free plan
Why does this work?
Questions instead of advice leave the decision with you. The alternatives show ways that need no new purchase.
Tips
- Borrowing or buying second-hand is often a good option if you only need something rarely.