buy nothing day
DawnAny conscientious shopper knows that one’s political leanings show through the items they consume. Ever try getting through a week (or just a day) without buying something made in China? It’s damn hard; it’s easier to just not need those things at all (says the girl who refuses to know the joys of an iPod).
Retailers big and small await Black Friday shoppers where even the strongest-willed may buckle for a 6AM bargain. Buy Nothing Day, also on Friday, wishes to inspire the rest of us into consuming only what we need and of course, buying nothing on the Friday after Thanksgiving.
That being said, I love giving gifts. But like a child, I find more joy in giving things that I created or art & locally produced stuff that can’t be found anywhere else. (When I was in Seattle, I loved Ten Thousand Villages, special gifts made in villages all around the world that sold for a fair price.) And then there’s always the recycler’s way to shop: thrift stores and yard sales.
On Saturday from noon to 5 pm, the Globe in St. Petersburg will hold Shop ‘n Rock, a used media sale to benefit BAAMO. The Globe will supply the goodies, live music and various WMNF DJ’s will spin some discs.
WMNF will hold its own annual Holiday Bazaar the following Saturday, December 2nd, at the Cuban Club in Ybor City from 10am to 5pm. Admission is $3.
Tags: non-profit, politics, retail, tampa, things to do
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November 25th, 2006 at 10:43 pm
Buying media secondhand in an obsolete format on Saturday is better than buying an iPod on Friday?
You are totally fooling yourself.
November 26th, 2006 at 4:52 pm
Don’t be so pissy, R*.
For some, purchasing products that would otherwise take up space in a landfill where the money is going to a good cause is way better than buying a new item from Target. Or Radio Shack.
For others, Target shopping contributes to the economy.
Either way, don’t poo-poo our idealistic youth. Let the Archie Bunkers of the world take that stance. Besides, it’s nice to have alternatives.
November 27th, 2006 at 2:57 pm
Right, Kate, while what you’re saying may be valid, it doesn’t directly relate to the specific point in this post.
Nor is idealism some golden, untouchable virtue if it’s full of non-correlatives. Sure, people can buy what they want, but the main idea of this post is full of holes.
Ad hominem doesn’t earn anyone points, either, but that wasn’t coming from Dawn, so whatever.
November 27th, 2006 at 9:24 pm
I assure you I’m more poor than virtuous, but I still don’t want all the new toys made from today’s technology that will be tomorrow’s garbage when the next big thing comes along.