Making Wise Purchases

CHECKIST FOR RESOURCES MANAGEMENT – MAKING WISE PURCHASES

Ask wise questions before you buy something, especially expensive items:

• Do I really need it?
• Am I buying more quality than I need?
• Does it do what it claims to do?
• Does the manufacturer stand behind its product?
• Will it soon be outdated and therefore not useful?
• Does my potential use of the product justify this purchase?
• Can I afford the upkeep of this product?
• Can I avoid unnecessary dealings with middlemen?