Should I cop?

Everyone's about to buy something. You decide.

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About to buy something?

Put it on trial. Pick a cooldown, strangers vote, you decide when time's up.

Start a cooldown

Post itwhat and why

Wait it out1 hour to 7 days

Decidewith the crowd

FAQ

What is Should I cop?

A free way to stop impulse buying. Before you buy something, post it with the price and why you want it, pick a cooldown, and let friends and strangers vote: buy it or wait. When time's up, you decide.

What does “cop” mean?

It's slang for buy. “Should I cop?” means “should I buy it?”

Why wait before buying?

Impulse buys feel urgent in the moment. Waiting a set time, like the 24-hour rule, lets the excitement wear off, so you can tell whether you still want the thing or just wanted to buy something.

How long is the cooldown?

You pick 1 hour, 1 day, 3 days or 7 days. We suggest 1 day for things under 100, 3 days under 1,000 and 7 days above that.

Who can vote?

Anyone you send the link to: one tap for Buy it or Wait, plus an optional reason. Leave “Let strangers vote too” on and, after a quick review, strangers can vote on it from the homepage. Votes never show who voted.

Do I need an account?

No. You can post and vote without signing up. Add an email if you want reminders and your list on other devices.

What happens when the cooldown ends?

You decide: buy it, skip it or wait more. If you added an email, we remind you when time's up. If you buy it, we ask 14 days later whether it was worth it.