My 11.11 shortlist: what's worth it, what I'm skipping
Household refills, kids' shoes, and the air fryer my colleagues keep asking me about.
My 11.11 cart, half full
Every year I tell myself I won’t get carried away on 11.11. Every year I need a list to keep that promise. Here’s mine.
Worth stocking up on
- Household refills. Detergent, dishwashing liquid, tissue, toothpaste. Things we use every week and that don’t go bad.
- Kids’ shoes in the next size up. They rarely go on sale at the right moment, so I buy ahead when they do.
- That air fryer. If you’ve been waiting, this is usually the best price of the year. Compare against the last few months before you check out.
Screenshot the price a week before the sale. If the “sale” price is the same, it’s not a sale.
What I’m skipping
- Bundles I won’t finish. Six bottles is only cheaper if you actually use six bottles.
- Anything added just to hit free shipping. That’s how a $20 order becomes $45.
- Trendy gadgets for the kids. They’ll want a different one by Chinese New Year.
My one rule
If it wasn’t on my list before the sale started, it waits until 12.12. Most of the time, I forget I wanted it.