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Chinese app uses crowdsourcing to curb impulse buying

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A new WeChat mini-programme in China, called "Wallet, Please Wait," is gaining popularity by allowing users to crowdsource approval for their purchases. This tool aims to combat impulse buying, especially ahead of major shopping events like Double 11. Users submit purchase requests, including item details and justifications, to strangers for approval, drawing parallels to corporate finance approval processes. AI

IMPACT This tool offers a novel approach to personal finance management by leveraging social validation for purchasing decisions.

RANK_REASON The item describes a new app/tool that helps users manage purchases, which is not a core AI release or significant industry event.

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Chinese app uses crowdsourcing to curb impulse buying

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zoey Zhang ·

    Viral Chinese app lets strangers vote on purchases to stop impulse buying

    Ahead of China’s Double 11 shopping spree, a viral WeChat mini-programme called “Wallet, Please Wait” is helping consumers curb impulse purchases. The free tool borrows from corporate finance workflows, outsourcing approval of everyday purchases to the crowd. Users can submit pur…

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