Right now there are not a whole lot of people going out to purchase new cars, homes, large appliances and what not. This is because people just can't afford to spend much money.
Personally I don't know of anyone who well enough off to make expensive purchases. Most of the folks I know are barely making it from one month to another.
For those who are barely making it month to month, if they find themselves in need of something they are checking out thrift shops, newspapers and so on to find what they need used to save money.
I wish I knew when things were going to start getting easier on all of us, though sadfully I don't. I wish this countries government would start caring about the people rather than a bunch of bullshit that can wait.