Too many choices...

[Imp4]

Originally Posted by SeaJay
Costco believes in those types of reactions. Choice in sizes and varieties of a product are limited on their shelves. If it is something along the lines of what you are looking for, you will likely take the one they have on the shelf rather than not being able to decide amongst the choices.

Aldi's and Trader Joe's does this thing too.

 

[Snagglefoot]

Simple. Use motor oil that offers internet rebates.

 

[toneydoc]

The same thing happens to me at a strip club
So to be fair I just sit there sipping beer and give them all some dollars as they come along
Seems to be fair to all of them

 

[doitmyself]

Originally Posted by Imp4
It is referred to as the paradox of choice. Too many options leads to an inability to make a selection for fear of not making the best selection.


Thank you! Happened to me just 2 weeks ago when purchasing brake rotors. I had it easily narrowed down to 2 or 3 choices way back in June, but when I had to pull the trigger a few weeks ago, the analysis paralysis set in (EBC won!).

I bet it is a common trait of BITOGers. The ease of internet purchases confounds the process.

 

[DirectRejection]

What is the matter with you ?

I cannot wait to remove my factory fill in a couple of weeks,
and pour in the 5qt jug of M1 AFE 0W16.

That'll work until I see a yellow 5qt jug on the shelf
with the word "HYBRID" in green
on the front of it.

 

[buster]

Originally Posted by Direct_Rejection
What is the matter with you ?

I cannot wait to remove my factory fill in a couple of weeks,
and pour in the 5qt jug of M1 AFE 0W16.

That'll work until I see a yellow 5qt jug on the shelf
with the word "HYBRID" in green
on the front of it.

 

[CT8]

I use whichever oil is on sale, with the proper rating of course.

 

[bbhero]

I get what you are saying buster...

Thus why I have run 19 different oils in my Altima VQ 3.5 two door coupe.

 

[4WD]

I bet you drug everyone to Baskin Robbins and got vanilla

 

[bbhero]

Nah man...

Rocky road

 

[Mad_Hatter]

Originally Posted by toneydoc
The same thing happens to me at a strip club
So to be fair I just sit there sipping beer and give them all some dollars as they come along
Seems to be fair to all of them

...‚...‚...‚..what's unfair to one is unfair to all.ðŸ‘

 

[wemay]

Originally Posted by buster
I don't know about you, but when I'm offered too many options, whether it be movies or oils, my brain goes into indecisive mode. I do this a lot when looking for a movie on Comcast On Demand or Netflix.

With my last car I installed Mobil 1 and left it at that. I like to use one brand consistently as much as possible. BITOG is not good for me. LOL


That's EXACTLY what's happened to me since joining BITOG in 2012. It's maddening

 

[Duffyjr]

About a month or so before I need an oil change anxiety sets in as I start trying to figure out what oil I want to try. Good thing is I know what filter I want so that helps.

At least now that I've decided to go annual it only happens once a year.

 

[buster]

The ridiculous part about it is, I know it doesn't even matter...…..yet I continue. LOL

It's just for fun though. Harmless interest.

 

[buster]

Originally Posted by Duffyjr
About a month or so before I need an oil change anxiety sets in as I start trying to figure out what oil I want to try. Good thing is I know what filter I want so that helps.

At least now that I've decided to go annual it only happens once a year.


Fear not, there will soon be an Anti-Anxiety 0w16 soon.

 

[Mad_Hatter]

Originally Posted by buster
Originally Posted by Duffyjr
About a month or so before I need an oil change anxiety sets in as I start trying to figure out what oil I want to try. Good thing is I know what filter I want so that helps.

At least now that I've decided to go annual it only happens once a year.


Fear not, there will soon be an Anti-Anxiety 0w16 soon.

Wouldn't that be, "0w-8~40 AP"?🤔

 

[OilUzer]

you start with:
1- oil is oil if reasonable oci.
2- after some more studying/reading ... oil is not oil.
3- more reading and extensive research ... go back to step 1 and repeat.

Depending on which stare (see steps 1 or 2 above) you are currently stuck at, you may buy some oil and if you don't use it and change the oil immediately, you may then transition out of your current state (1 or 2) to a new state and doubt yourself

conclusion:
Don't stash oil.

 

[buster]

^ LOL....right.

I've never been one to stash oil, probably for those reasons.

 

[Mad_Hatter]

Originally Posted by OilUzer
you start with:
1- oil is oil if reasonable oci.
2- after some more studying/reading ... oil is not oil.
3- more reading and extensive research ... go back to step 1 and repeat.

Depending on which stare (see steps 1 or 2 above) you are currently stuck at, you may buy some oil and if you don't use it and change the oil immediately, you may then transition out of your current state (1 or 2) to a new state and doubt yourself

conclusion:
Don't stash oil.

Now that's funny ...‚..ðŸ‘

 

[OilReport99]

Originally Posted by OilUzer
you start with:
1- oil is oil if reasonable oci.
2- after some more studying/reading ... oil is not oil.
3- more reading and extensive research ... go back to step 1 and repeat.

Depending on which stare (see steps 1 or 2 above) you are currently stuck at, you may buy some oil and if you don't use it and change the oil immediately, you may then transition out of your current state (1 or 2) to a new state and doubt yourself

conclusion:
Don't stash oil.

Not too far from the truth - also, funny