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# DONT BUY

Consumer warnings surge as "DONT BUY" posts skyrocket XXX% this week, driven by TikTok and X discussions on product scams and financial risks. Major influencers are highlighting specific items to avoid, urging caution in purchasing decisions.

### About DONT BUY
This topic focuses on consumer advice and warnings regarding purchasing decisions, highlighting what to avoid buying and the reasons why.  

### Insights
- dont buy posts created is up XXXXXX% from the previous week.

### Engagements: XXXXXXXXXX (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:dont-buy/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/dont-buy/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: XXXXXXXXXX  
Daily Average: XXXXXXXXXX  
X Week: XXXXXXXXX -XX%  
X Month: XXXXXXXXXX -XX%  
X Months: XXXXXXXXXXXXX -XXXX%  
X Year: XXXXXXXXXXXXX +66%  
1-Year High: XXXXXXXXXX on 2025-02-19  
1-Year Low: XXX on 2025-12-07  

Engagements by network (24h):
Reddit: XXXXX
TikTok: XXXXXXXXXX
X: XXXXXXX
YouTube: XXXXXXXXX

  
  
### Mentions: XXXXX (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:dont-buy/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/dont-buy/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: XXXXX  
Daily Average: XXXXX  
X Week: XXXXX +4.50%  
X Month: XXXXXX -XX%  
X Months: XXXXXXX +29%  
X Year: XXXXXXX +29%  
1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-10-21  
1-Year Low: XX on 2025-12-07  

Mentions by network (24h):
Reddit: XXX
TikTok: XXXXX
X: XXXXX
YouTube: XXXXX

  
  
### Creators: XXXXX (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:dont-buy/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/dont-buy/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
XXXXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning DONT BUY in the last XX hours which is down XX% from XXXXX in the previous XX hours
Daily Average: XXXXX  
X Week: XXXXX +3.20%  
X Month: XXXXXX -XX%  
X Months: XXXXXXX +30%  
X Year: XXXXXXX +22%  
1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-10-21  
1-Year Low: XX on 2025-12-07  

The most influential creators that mention DONT BUY in the last XX hours

| Creator                                                  | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                  | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- |
| [@technologysecrets](/creator/youtube/technologysecrets) | X    | XXXXXXX   | XX    | XXXXXX      |
| [@zachstechturf](/creator/youtube/zachstechturf)         | X    | XXXXXXXXX | X     | XXXXXX      |
| [@theredline](/creator/youtube/theredline)               | X    | XXXXXXXXX | X     | XXXXX       |
| [@tech_rank](/creator/youtube/tech_rank)                 | X    | XXXXXX    | X     | XXXXX       |
| [@lakshaythakurrr](/creator/youtube/lakshaythakurrr)     | X    | XXXXXXX   | X     | XXXXX       |
| [@technareshh](/creator/youtube/technareshh)             | X    | XXXXXX    | X     | XXXXX       |
| [@curlyfragrance](/creator/youtube/curlyfragrance)       | X    | XXXXXXX   | X     | XXXXX       |
| [@phonerepairguru](/creator/youtube/phonerepairguru)     | X    | XXXXXXXXX | X     | XXXXX       |
| [@thetechnotice](/creator/youtube/thetechnotice)         | X    | XXXXXXX   | X     | XXXXX       |
| [@badattrading_](/creator/twitter/badattrading_)         | XX   | XXXXXX    | X     | XXXXX       |

[View More](/list/creators/dont-buy/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: XX%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:dont-buy/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/dont-buy/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: XX%  
Daily Average: XX%  
X Week: XX% +2%  
X Month: XX% -XX%  
X Months: XX% -XX%  
X Year: XX% -XX%  
1-Year High: XX% on 2025-11-24  
1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-12-18  

Most Supportive Themes:
- DIY and Saving Money: (30%) Posts encouraging users to create their own items or find cost-effective alternatives to save money.
- Product Reviews and Alternatives: (25%) Content offering reviews of products and suggesting better or cheaper alternatives.
- Food and Recipes: (20%) Posts related to cooking, recipes, and making food at home instead of buying.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Product Scams and Poor Quality: (35%) Content warning users about potential scams, faulty products, or misleading marketing.
- Avoiding Specific Purchases: (30%) Posts advising against buying particular items, brands, or types of products.
- Financial Warnings: (15%) Content related to financial risks, such as car loans, investments, or specific payment methods.
  

### Top DONT BUY Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

*Showing only X posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.*

"DONT BUY THE BFGOODRICH KO3 AND THIS IS WHY"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=auuUJEdZAqA) [@stwdirect](/creator/youtube/stwdirect) 2025-12-18T18:29Z 56.4K followers, 227.2K engagements


"These are X things I DONT BUY when I shop at Costco: 🛒 ❌ I give Costco plenty of hype about offering safer and less toxic options for consumers at budget-friendly prices but not everything they sell is best for your home or body. Before you head out for your next Costco run please remove these products from your shopping list ❌ Aluminum Foil & Parchment Paper: Aluminum is a neurotoxin that can leach into your food especially at high temperatures. This increases the aluminum levels in your body which over time can contribute to many neurodegenerative issues impacting your quality of life and"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@nontoxicdad/video/7585233306912918814) [@nontoxicdad](/creator/tiktok/nontoxicdad) 2025-12-18T16:19Z 422.6K followers, 43.9K engagements


"This happens when I dont buy them boba👀 #couple #couples #sister #sisters #foodie #foodlover #fun"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=O0WqzWVyErI) [@soren_5](/creator/youtube/soren_5) 2025-12-18T15:47Z 2870 followers, 24.3K engagements


"My friend bought a new Tesla in 2022 for $60000. It's now worth $35000 KBB. That means he took a $25000 depreciation hit in X years or $700/mo. Don't buy new EVs. If you really want a new one consider leasing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/money_cruncher/status/2001654670734008510) [@money_cruncher](/creator/x/money_cruncher) 2025-12-18T14:03Z 150.5K followers, 138.9K engagements