We Built Purchy Because We Were Tired of Losing Money
On things we forgot to return.
“This is why I built Purchy. Every parent deserves tools that help them save money without adding more to their plate.”
Hi, I'm Omar—founder of Purchy. This is the story of how my wife Sherin and I went from constantly losing money on forgotten returns to building an AI that saves us (and now thousands of other families) hundreds of dollars per year.
The Problem: “I'll Just Return It Later”
If you've ever said, “I'll just return it later if we don't like it,” you're not alone. Sherin and I said it all the time.
We'd buy something online, tell ourselves we'd return it if it didn't work out, and then… life would happen. The package would sit in the corner. Days would turn into weeks. And by the time we remembered, the return window was closed.
We weren't bad with money. We were just busy. And the retailers knew it.
That “I'll return it later” mentality? It's a trap. And we fell for it over and over again. And with inflation making everything more expensive, those $30, $50, $100 mistakes started to hurt even more.
The Reality: Parenting Two Autistic Kids Means A Lot of Trial and Error
Here's the thing: we have two amazing autistic kids who are very particular about what they like. Finding the right toys, sensory tools, clothes, and foods isn't a one-and-done process. It's constant experimentation.
We try things, see what works, and return what doesn't. But with both of us working full-time and managing therapies, school, and everything else that comes with parenting, keeping track of return deadlines felt impossible.
We'd lose $30 here, $50 there, $100 on that thing we swore we'd return but forgot about. It added up fast. And when groceries, gas, and everything else kept getting more expensive, we couldn't afford to keep losing money on forgotten returns.
The Breakthrough: What If AI Could Perch Over Our Purchases for Us?
One night, after missing yet another return deadline, I had a thought: I'm a software engineer. Why can't I solve this with AI?
All our receipts go to our email anyway. What if we had an AI assistant—like a bird perched high above, seeing everything with perfect vision—that could:
- ✅Track every purchase automatically
- ✅Remind us of approaching return deadlines
- ✅Alert us to subscriptions we're not using
- ✅Notify us when prices drop after we buy something
Not just one reminder. Multiple reminders. Until we actually acknowledged we saw it. Because let's be honest—one notification is easy to miss when you're juggling work, kids, and life.
And in a world where every dollar counts more than ever, we needed something that wouldn't let money slip through the cracks.
The First Wins That Proved It Works
Saved in Forgotten Subscriptions
Within the first week, Purchy flagged two yearly subscriptions set to renew in January. Subscriptions we hadn't used in months. I cancelled them both.
I know for a fact those renewals would have slipped past us. But Purchy didn't let them. That's $50 that could go toward groceries, gas, or something we actually needed.
Saved on a Toy Return
A few days later, Purchy reminded us about a toy we'd bought for our son. The return deadline was in 3 days. We'd completely forgotten about it.
He wasn't interested in it, and it was just sitting in the closet. We returned it.
That's when we knew: this wasn't just useful for us. It could help thousands of other families. Especially families like ours who are trying to stretch every dollar in an economy where everything costs more.
Why We Built Purchy: Because Busy Families Deserve to Save Money Too
We're not financial experts. We're not extreme couponers. We're just two working parents trying to make smart decisions with our money—and realizing that the biggest money leaks aren't the big purchases. They're the small things we forget.
And when inflation is making everything more expensive, those small leaks add up faster than ever.
Purchy was built for families like ours:
- 👨👩👧👦Parents who are juggling work, kids, and a million other things
- 💡Smart shoppers who want to save money but don't have time to track everything manually
- 📦People who've said “I'll return it later” and then never did
- 💸Anyone who's ever lost money on a forgotten subscription, missed return deadline, or price drop they didn't catch
- 💪Families who are feeling the squeeze of rising costs and need every dollar to count
Our Mission: Help You Get the Most Value for Your Money
At Purchy, our mission is simple: Help you feel secure when you buy, knowing we've got your back.
We're not here to tell you what to buy or how to spend your money. We're here to make sure you don't lose money on things you can control. Because in today's economy, every dollar matters.
When you buy something, you should feel confident that:
- ✅You won't miss the return deadline
- ✅You'll know if the price drops
- ✅You won't pay for subscriptions you're not using
- ✅You'll get reminders before warranties expire
That's the peace of mind we wanted for our family. And now, we're sharing it with yours.
How Purchy Works: Your AI Shopping Assistant
Purchy connects to your Gmail (or you can snap photos of receipts) and automatically:
Tracks Purchases
Every purchase and its return deadline
Monitors Prices
Alerts you to drops within your return window
Perches Over Subscriptions
Alerts you to renewals, price increases, or unused services
Tracks Warranties
Reminds you before they expire
Surfaces Deals
Based on what you actually buy (no spam)
Works Automatically
No manual entry. No spreadsheets.
In a world where everything costs more, Purchy helps you keep more of what you earn.
Our Promise to You
We built Purchy because we needed it. And we're committed to making it better every day.
Privacy-First
We'll never sell your data. Ever.
Transparent
No hidden fees. No tricks. Just honest savings.
Family-Focused
Built by parents, for parents (and anyone who wants to save money).
About Omar Abudeh
Omar is a software engineer, father of two, and the founder of Purchy. After losing hundreds of dollars on forgotten returns and subscriptions, he built Purchy to help busy families save money automatically. When he's not building Purchy, he's experimenting with new sensory toys for his kids (and returning the ones that don't work).
Let's Save Money Together
If you've ever lost money on a forgotten return, a missed subscription, or a price drop you didn't catch—I get it. I've been there. And I know how frustrating it is to watch prices go up everywhere while money slips through the cracks on things you could have controlled. I built Purchy so you never have to go through that again. Let Purchy perch over your purchases for you.
Questions? Want to share your story? Reach out to us at support@purchy.app. We'd love to hear from you.