[elnerd]

You are actually more likely to buy a car just after you have bought a car than the 10 years you did not need to buy a car. Maybe not cars, but I’ve heard this argument for kitchen appliances. If you for some reason return the item you just bought, you may buy what you get ads for. Maybe you regret you did not get the premium one, especially when they shove it in your face afterwards…

[CamperBob2]

Appliances, sure, because having bought a new blender I might be tempted to look at replacing that old toaster as well. I'm clearly in an appliance-buying mood, and if I'm not, maybe I can be persuaded in that direction.

Cars? People who just bought a car are generally upside-down, and will not be looking to trade or buy another anytime soon.

[mcv]

I feel like I'm far too eager to accept whatever I bought, and reluctant to return it. Maybe I should play their game and return more stuff when it's not quite perfect.

[rkomorn]

I think accepting what you get and not obsessing over maximizing your satisfaction is a more internally peaceful way to live.

Maybe get rid of the stuff you still stew over a year later, though.