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skywalker777 , Los Muertos Crew / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#2

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag Quality work shoes if your job requires you to be on your feet for long stretches of time.

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Meta Veldkamp 1 week ago

YES THIS ONE!!

4points

Long_Buy9508 , Matteo Milan / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#3

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag A good mattress. Spent thousands on mine and my husband was pissed. He’s never slept better, his body doesn’t hurt and we’re both nicer people because we now get a proper comfortable nights sleep. First time in my whole life and I hope to never have to go back.

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Seán Baron 1 week ago (edited)

I got mine from IKEA. Paid around £200 as I’m poor, but they make decent mattresses and they come with a 10 year guarantee.

16points

F1ndingMyself , Mikhail Nilov / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

According to Davis, broadly speaking, you get what you pay for, however, it doesn't necessarily mean that spending more always makes sense. "There’s almost always an affordable path forward. Sometimes, that requires you to step back and look at your broader goal rather than assuming your choice is what you think it is," the co-founder of SparkRental.com told Bored Panda in an email.

"For example, when you’re planning a vacation, you could compare Cheap Hotel A to Expensive Hotel B, and sure, the expensive hotel is almost certainly nicer. But do you have to stay at a hotel at all? What if you stayed at an apartment or house through Airbnb? What if you rented an RV and slept in that instead of flying and staying at a hotel?" he said.

"For that matter, what if you designed a cheaper but just as fun vacation from scratch? You could crash with friends or family somewhere you’ve been meaning to visit, or do a road trip, or go camping."

#4

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag Good ergonomic chair if you sit all day.

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Tim Gibbs 1 week ago

Trust me as an old fart who has not always had a good work chair this is essential.

7points

evieinthebath , Cedric Fauntleroy / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#5

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag Regular visits to the dentist.

xioenmexico:

In general, any medical attention, even though it may be expensive, is worth it, health is not negotiable.

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Glen Ellyn 1 week ago

After too many years of avoiding the dentist, I found one based on a friend's recommendation. It took a few months to get to where I needed to be, but now I go twice a year - religiously. It pays off. Early on, when seeing my dentist, checkups and cleaning took nearly an hour. But now that I'm going twice a year, it takes 20 minutes or so and I'm done!

4points

Embarrassed_Age7706 , Vika Kirillova / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#6

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag A good bra!

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StrangeOne 1 week ago

They don't have to be super expensive. But a proper fitting makes all the difference.

16points

J_T_Reezy , Tima Miroshnichenko / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

In the meantime, the co-founder of SparkRental.com drew attention to some red flags that everyone should watch out for when it comes to products and experiences that might not offer more quality in exchange for a higher price. For instance, something to look for is "slick, expensive marketing campaigns."

"Think 'Disney vacation' instead of nearly any other trip, or 'Beats headphones' instead of cheaper alternatives with better sound quality but smaller marketing budgets. Look for unbiased online reviews by niche experts. You could plan a dream vacation to Europe or South America for less than a Disney vacation costs," Davis explained to Bored Panda.

Of course, there are always going to be areas in your life where it's worth spending more money. According to Davis, it's essential to make the distinction between being 'cheap' and 'frugal.' "'Cheap' means always choosing the cheapest option, regardless of quality or needs. 'Frugal' means looking for the best value, all things considered. I love fine wine, and sometimes spend a lot on a bottle, but I also maintain a list of outstanding affordable wines as well, that would stand up in a blind taste test to fancy bottles," he shared.

#7

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag Saving for retirement.

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Brian Droste 1 week ago

Yep. I wish I started way earlier than I did.

14points

jl__57 , Maria Geller / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#8

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag A good haircut. Someone with skill will cut your hair in a way that looks good the entire time between your salon appointments, not just the day you leave the salon.

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Riley Quinn 1 week ago

I'm one of those people who cuts/shaves my own hair. I know what I'm doing, and I'm satisfied with the less-than-perfect results.

1point

BigD4163 , Marcus Aurelius / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#9

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag A quality pillow will change your life.

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Mia C 1 week ago

YES to this

3points

Happy4days21 , Ron Lach / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

"Avoid being cheap with your health. That includes products like running shoes, so you don’t end up with injuries. Avoid being cheap with products or services that will improve your earning potential. Invest in your skills and qualifications—if they’ll directly lead to higher income," Davis advised.

However, he added that we shouldn't justify spending on things that we want by calling them 'investments' when they're clearly not. Honesty with ourselves is key here. "A luxury car is not an investment, it’s just a more expensive depreciating asset. Buy it if you want it, just go into it knowing that it’s a splurge, not an 'investment' that will somehow pay a return for you later."

#10

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag Clothes that are made well with a “slow fashion” vs “fast fashion” mission in mind. My favorite clothing brand sells their wool button downs for about $120. Some would say that’s way to much to spend, but it’s beautifully made from recycled clothing (good for the earth), weather resistant, simple but elegant, and if it rips or tears they will repair it, or if it is not repairable they will send a new one, this is a lifetime guarantee on the clothing I buy there. I don’t buy extremely often, but investing in ethically sourced and produced clothing is really worth the price in my opinion. I think repairing clothing vs just throwing it away and buying a new one is the proper idea behind well made clothing. Not a 10 year guarantee, but lifetime.. they also take care of their works and I do care very much about the conditions under which my clothing was made.

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shivaani 1 week ago

What brand?

11points

KnitBrewTimeTravel , Alina Kurson / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#11

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag An Uber if you've been drinking.

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Robert T 1 week ago

Or just don't drink if you're driving.

5points

Odd-Fun2781 , Andrea Piacquadio / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#12

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag Twice a year car maintenance with regular oil changes. You can head off expensive repairs if you maintain your car.

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Robert T 1 week ago

That depends how many miles you do. Once a year is normally enough. Keeping an eye on fluid levels and tyre pressures can help avoid very expensive repairs.

3points

dystopiadattopia , cottonbro studio / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

If you happen to be a fan of legendary fantasy writer Terry Pratchett like us, then you might have heard about the so-called ‘Boots’ theory. It was proposed by one of his characters, Captain Sam Vimes, in the book Men at Arms, part of the Discworld series of novels. (Which we obviously recommend very highly, but that’s not the point right now.)

According to Vimes, buying quality items helps you save money in the long run. It’s what he called the ‘Boots’ theory of socioeconomic unfairness. “The reason that the rich were so rich, Vimes reasoned, was because they managed to spend less money,” Pratchett writes.

“Take boots, for example. He earned thirty-eight dollars a month plus allowances. A really good pair of leather boots cost fifty dollars. But an affordable pair of boots, which were sort of OK for a season or two and then leaked like hell when the cardboard gave out, cost about ten dollars. Those were the kind of boots Vimes always bought, and wore until the soles were so thin that he could tell where he was in Ankh-Morpork on a foggy night by the feel of the cobbles,” Pratchett continues.

“But the thing was that good boots lasted for years and years. A man who could afford fifty dollars had a pair of boots that’d still be keeping his feet dry in ten years’ time, while the poor man who could only afford cheap boots would have spent a hundred dollars on boots in the same time and would still have wet feet.”

#13

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag If you fly, even occasionally, noise cancelling headphones are worth every penny. With just the noise cancelling on without playing any music it significantly softens most sounds. When you listen to music/videos/whatever with the noise cancelling on, you can't hear anything else, even crying babies.

Analyst_Cold:

Worth it for waiting rooms too, public transport. Anytime there is too much noise.

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Robert T 1 week ago

First one I properly agree with. I bought some when I was travelling a lot and it made flights so much less tiring. The thrum of an aircraft is actually pretty draining and they almost completely got rid of it, so I could relax.

2points

lizardpotter , Artem Podrez / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#14

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag Movers. Save your friends and spend some money.

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StrangeOne 1 week ago

They're so expensive. Just make sure they're good movers who know what they're doing, and have some care about the property and your belongings. Also make sure they can take multiple ways to pay. I thought every mobile business has an debit machine. Nope. I had replaced a bank card and had some difficulty activating it on my online account. The movers I hired I found out only took etransfers. I had to call my bank to help me with getting my online account straightened out, while the movers were threatening to hold the rest of my stuff hostage.

3points

Morael , Aidan Roof / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#15

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag My answer is always the same for this: high quality things between you and the earth.

High quality mattress/bed.
Quality shoes.
Quality socks.
Quality tires.

The first two are actually healthcare items. You won't realize how bad your current sleep is until you have great sleep with your back and neck properly supported. Similarly, you won't realize how much your posture is affected by your footwear until you try a day on your feet in quality footwear.

Socks made of appropriate material (wool varieties... Not cotton) make a difference in comfort.

Good tires might just save your life. Every driving characteristic about your vehicle, including the ability to stop, is governed by the connection to the road which is the tires.

28points

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StrangeOne 1 week ago

Good quality snow boots, for sure.

4points

photoguy423 , Desativado / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

The ‘Boots’ theory has seen lots of popularity over the years. Pratchett’s estate has actually authorized anti-poverty campaigner Jack Monroe to use the Vimes Boots Index as the name of her new price index, meant to document the creeping prices of basic food products.

Pratchett’s daughter Rhianna had this to say: “My father used his anger about inequality, classism, xenophobia, and bigotry to help power the moral core of his work. One of his most famous lightning-rods for this was Commander Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch - a cynical, but likable, man who attempts to better himself whilst railing against the injustices around him. Some of which he’s had a hand in perpetrating in the past.

#16

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag Not that it's too expensive but costs more. But real maple syrup is leaps and bounds better tasting than the flavored corn syrup replicas.

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Surly Scot 1 week ago

Kirkland's again, love their maple syrup.

5points

xioenmexico , Ata Ebem / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#17

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag Quality kitchen knives.

Serious_Scheme_3584:

This one is too true. My parents would buy a block set and although they got the job done I never realized how terrible they were until I used my buddies Miyabi Chefs knife.... Holy cow. I think it'd be more logical to buy 2 or 3 good quality knives over a block set. I just can get myself to cough up the change for the bearing knife!

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UncleJohn3000 1 week ago

About 40 years ago, I bought Ginzu knives from the TV commercial. I still have them and they are still sharp. They're not my regular kitchen knives; they're the ones I use when I need to abuse a knife like hammer it through frozen meat. And they're still sharp.

4points

Sizzln_Bacon1 , Vlada Karpovich / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#18

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag Toilet paper. The cheap stuff just seems to rub me the wrong way.

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troufaki13 1 week ago

Bidet is infinite times better

7points

Leafy1320 , Pixabay / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

“Vimes’ musing on how expensive it is to be poor via the cost of boots was a razor-sharp evaluation of socio-economic unfairness. And one that’s all too pertinent today, where our most vulnerable so often bear the brunt of austerity measures and are cast adrift from protection and empathy. Whilst we don’t have Vimes anymore, we do have Jack, and Dad would be proud to see his work used in such a way.”

#19

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag Not really that expensive, but a good shower head. Even if you rent, swapping out the default shower head for one that will help with low pressure is a life changer. Swap it back when your moving out. When I was renting, money was tight but it is a necessary splurge.

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StrangeOne 1 week ago

Thing I learned too late as a renter: keep the old shower head. That way, if the landlord wants to the change the shower heads, not knowing you swapped the original with one you bought yourself, yours won't get tossed to make way for a shittier shower head than the one you replaced. In fact, anything you're temporarily switching out, keep the original.

6points

KaiChen04 , cottonbro studio / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#20

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag Therapy.

hiddensquirrelTO:

Came here to say therapy. Good quality therapy (for me, that's emdr). It can change your life, make you happier and more at peace, and prevent you from repeating the same patterns over and over again.
For everyone who says, "I tried it and it didn't work" or "I didn't like it". You need to give a few therapists a shot. Not everyone is going to be a fit.

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WindySwede 1 week ago

Pets are now ahead of this post 🙃

9points

EfficiencyEarly255 , Polina Tankilevitch / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#21

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag Genuine Irish butter.

So. Let me acknowledge upfront: I'm a boomer.

Now we got that ugliness out of the way, I can tell you this heartwarming tale of falling in love with Irish butter. When I was a kid, we only had the cheapest brand of margarine at home (my parents were both children of the Depression and they were REALLY poor and grew up to be REALLY frugal).

Cr*ppy margarine just kinda tasted oily and gross and I never really liked it. My best friend's parents were "rich" so they always had actual butter, but it was just some, regular name brand butter. I tasted it but I wasn't impressed with it either. Kinda blah to me.

I spent the next 40ish years and raised a family of my own, never really eating much butter OR margarine except maybe in cooking cos I thought, meh, what's the fuss. My wife never really made much of it either. We were just boring, no-butter people.

HOWEVER, about 10 years ago, I went to Ireland with my wife (her business trip, me as a tourist) and we stayed in a nice hotel. Went to breakfast and they had all this fresh bread and mounds of this beautiful, golden stuff that I mindlessly spread on a piece of warm bread...

I thought, "MY GOD! WHAT SORCERY IS THIS TASTE???"

Anyway, long story just to say: spend the extra money to get imported, Irish butter. My LDL levels say "thanks," while my tongue says, "spread it thicker, big boy! Eat it like yogurt!".

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Surly Scot 1 week ago (edited)

Truth. When I moved to America I didn't understand why the butter was white and tasted so lackluster. Then supermarkets started importing KerryGold Irish butter, it had been a decade since i'd tasted real butter that was a proper yellow color and the difference in quality is night and day.

8points

What are the best expensive purchases that you’ve ever made, Pandas? What do you look for when you’re on the prowl for true quality?

On the other hand, what are your biggest regrets? What are some major red flags that you’d warn others about when it comes to subpar products and services?

If you have a spare moment, share your experiences in the comments, to help out your fellow readers.

#22

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag A good cordless drill.

Indig3o Report

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"Disembodied voice" 1 week ago

Definitely worth it, love my emotional support drill.

5points

Fermifighter , Sean Patrick / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#23

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag I’m gonna get a lot of pushback, but glasses. They’re a medical device you wear on your face. It’s like if you had prescription shoes: they have to be comfortable, stylish, and work properly, all while lasting a year or two. It’s worth it to get quality if you can. Bargains tend to follow the Sam Vimes boot problem, to continue to shoe comparison, though I’m glad they exist for people who couldn’t otherwise afford them, and as backups for folks who wear contacts primarily or who have big Rx changes and can’t use last year’s glasses as a backup.

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David Paterson 1 week ago

You can buy a pair of glasses for $20, $200 or $2000. Go for the $200 pair not the $2000 pair.

5points

Glen Ellyn 1 week ago

Protect your eyesight - get regular checkups with a doctor you trust - especially as you get older. Regular checkups will find any issues early enough that they're still treatable. And yes, don't cheap out on glasses, either, if you need them.

2points

Susan Reid Smith 1 week ago

Get comfortable frames that you like. You'll be wearing them for 15-16 hours/day.

1point

Val 11 hours ago

If you're anywhere in the states with an America's Best. I pay $99 a year for 3 years of free exams and my glasses cost me $30.

0points

HarriMissesScotland 11 hours ago

Zenni rocks!

0points

Stacy s 1 week ago

Worn glasses all my life. I always hear that you can get cheap glasses that are just as good. I was over 40 until i bought a pair that cost about $800 - spent on lenses and frames. Changed my life, i'll never go back.

0points

Jorie 1 week ago

I work for an optometrist and we have a nice selection of frames in all price ranges. Perhaps the best place to opt for better quality and some "bells and whistles" would be in the lenses. A little more money spent on them can make a world of difference. Ask your optical person about the different kinds of lenses available, and how upgrades can enhance your visual experience.

0points

Riley Quinn 1 week ago

My optician had a large selection of low-cost frames for their customers who didn't have insurance and couldn't afford pricey frames. Most of them were really nice, too.

0points

CG 1 week ago

I just got a new pair after my old one broke in a way that couldn't be repaired (only briefly remedied with some redneck engineering, AKA metal wire). I like my new glasses better, even though it's a different style.

0points

IraCK89 , Anastasia Shuraeva / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#24

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag Motorcycle helmet.

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Robert T 1 week ago

Legal requirement to ride a motorcycle in my country.

5points

flatline000 , Yazid N / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#25

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag Quality nail clippers.

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Riley Quinn 1 week ago

Yes! I use nail nippers instead of clippers because they give me better control and do a good job cutting through my strong nails.

0points

shinyquartersquirrel , JACK REDGATE / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#26

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag If you hike, good hiking boots. I hate spending a lot of money on shoes. I refuse to spend $100+ on any pair of shoes. So, when I started hiking I bought a pair of $35 boots. My feet were killing me on every hike. I finally broke down and bought a decent pair of boots that were definitely over $100. It killed me to do it. The difference was unreal. I probably would have stopped hiking if I had continued to wear the cheap boots.

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Myoviridae 1 week ago

Oh definitely! And you don't even have to go for the most expensive brands! When I bought my last hiking boots (at a place that lets you try them out on terrain in the store), the salesperson asked if I was trying those boots because of the brand name. I said yes. He suggested I also try a cheaper pair from a lesser-known (less PR) brand to test their comfort. They were also very good! Been on many hikes with those. still good boots.

3points

PizzasBoyfrind , RDNE Stock project / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#27

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag Good Olive oil.

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WubiDubi 1 week ago

Just need to persuade the Greeks to stick to using it on salad. They fry in it despite the low smoke point. Possibly to 200% price increase may stop this.

0points

FlowJoeX , Christina Morillo / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#28

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag A good laptop. Or in some cases desktop computer.

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Tim Gibbs 1 week ago

As a retired IT professional I agree also get an external monitor for a second screen. Buy the best you can afford at the time, 8GB of RAM just doesn’t cut it these days. 16GB minimum, 32 GB if you can afford it.

5points

Unable-Development47 , Natalie Bond / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#29

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag Pet insurance (well some may think it’s too expensive).

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Cee Cee 1 week ago (edited)

My insurance went up massively (over £1,000) because one of my dogs turned 10 just before renewal. Cancelled immediately and put the money into a savings account.

3points

laceybacey2626 , Mikhail Nilov / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#30

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag A good wheelchair. Wheelchairs in general are expensive but having a brand new one with smooth wheels that rolls smoothly and without excessive effort is so beyond worth it and saves so much energy and accidents if you have the good fortune to get one.

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Riley Quinn 1 week ago

Another similar mode of transportation is a well-made, high-quality mobility scooter. Several people in my building rely on these to get around the neighborhood, so it's vital to choose one that will hold up. It's also equally important the company has the integrity to make timely repairs when necessary.

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#31

Education and insurance.

Shamorin Report

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Riley Quinn 1 week ago

Education, absolutely. For no other reason but to broaden your horizons. Insurance is generally mandatory for a mortgage or an automobile, but I'm a renter now, so I have renter's insurance to protect my possessions. But insurance in the form of warranties is usually a waste of money.

0points

No_Interaction4599 , Stefan Stefancik / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#32

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag Travel.

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Barong 1 week ago

Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -Mark Twain

8points

TheSquireOfTheShire Report

#33

I moved countries about 7 years ago - everything was sacrificed so my partner could be with her family.
It meant I started over career wise. I put every element of my life on lockdown and focused on speed running grown up life to re establish myself.
Bought a house, renovated and worked 70 hour weeks to build an emergency fund.
Last year I spent 5k EUR on a new bed…..
It took 4 months to come, but let me tell you. It was worth every penny.
I sleep well, I have no aches or pains. I look forward to sleeping every day. I now sleep a solid 8hrs plus. So not only do I physically benefit, but I have less stress and anxiety. It changed my life after I changed my life.

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Riley Quinn 1 week ago

Oh, there is nothing like a good night's sleep and waking free from muscle ache. A good mattress/pillow is worth every penny.

0points

#34

Travel insurance.

It’s not that expensive if you travel semi frequently. You can get a whole year coverage. If you don’t travel often you can buy 1 time insurance.

So so so sooooo many of the complaints either here or elsewhere would easily be rectified with travel insurance.

I got sort of quarantined in hospital in Tokyo. It was well before Covid, essentially I had bed bug bites but also food poisoning. Add itchy and covered in bites to sweaty and vomiting and it looks really evil and contagious lol. I didn’t blame them by any means. It was something like 2-3 days or 2 nights 3 days kinda thing. Cost me just over $2000 Canadian. Everything other than $4 for soap of all things was covered by the travel insurance. Without it I would’ve had to eat that cost.

Lots of credit cards have SOME insurance, but I prefer having a standalone policy cuz I know it works.

dr_van_nostren Report

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Riley Quinn 1 week ago

So you got sick and your travel insurance covered most of the costs? Wow. I didn't know this was part of the benefits.

0points

Accomplished-Talk578 Report

#35

High quality tools.

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Riley Quinn 1 week ago

Building can be frustrating on so many levels, but malfunctioning tools or cheap tools breaking can go from frustrating to dangerous. When pricing tools, put a price on your fingers. That'll help with the decision.

0points

Low-Cauliflower-2249 , Rachel Claire / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#36

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag Good air conditioning/filtration, Chest freezer (can save you thousands a year if you can afford to buy in quantity).

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Riley Quinn 1 week ago

When buying an AC make sure the BTU rating will actually cool the space. Management installed ACs with BTUs too low to accommodate the apartments, so they run continuously. An upright freezer is more convenient, but a chest freezer is more efficient. One caveat with chest freezers: my short, older neighbor fell into hers while reaching for a package. Fortunately her son was there to pull her out.

0points

VXMerlinXV , Kaboompics / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#37

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag A decent divorce attorney.

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Rodney McKay 1 week ago

The wisdom to not get married in the first place.

0points

Maximum-Two-768 , Diana / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#38

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag Costco membership.

At first it seemed silly to me to pay $60 a year to shop somewhere but between the savings on gas, groceries, travel, appliances, tires….well worth it.

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David Paterson 1 week ago

Not in Australia. Costco is more expensive than stores that don't require a membership. Total waste of money in my country

2points

#39

An older Toyota. You see the price for the age and miles and think “no way is it worth that” but it may have 220,000 miles and go another 100k.

tomierobert Report

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HarriMissesScotland 1 week ago

I drove my 1974 Corolla for 385, 000 miles.

5points

Adventurous_Ad7442 Report

#40

Nice underwear.

Marshmellow_Boi85 Report

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#41

Cleaning lady.

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Riley Quinn 1 week ago

Just cleaner. They come in all genders. If you want specificity say residential cleaner or office cleaner or crime scene cleaner.

0points

LucywiththeDiamonds Report

#42

Good Airfryer. The amount of time i saved by just throwing stuff in there with no further attention needed is awesome.

7points

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Myoviridae 1 week ago

I resisted the airfryer trend for so long. After much research, I finally got a mini convention oven. I love that thing so much! Barely use the oven anymore (very important in a hot climate).

1point

#43

Flying business for long flights.

anon Report

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David Paterson 1 week ago

I recently flew cattle class on a 14 hour flight. After 10 hours I was praying for the plane to crash so that I could get out of there.

8points

#44

Robot vacuums, especially high quality ones.

It was really hard to spend $600, but it changed our lives. It does a worse job vacuuming than doing it by hand, but not by too much.

But, since I would never vacuum my house three times a week by hand (or even 3 times a month), the robot has helped immensely with cleanliness and allergens.

BlasphemousButler Report

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Upstaged75 1 week ago

I got one recently - it was on sale for less than $200. It's not perfect, but it's pretty awesome.

1point

Metaphorskin , Max Vakhtbovycn / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#45

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag Bidet fixed my life.

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Surly Scot 1 week ago

Really? I'll cancel the therapy.

5points

Ambitious-Force-1360 Report

#46

Laser hair removal.

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Elvira394 1 week ago

I bought the FDA approved home version. Annoying to do it. But for $500, I didn’t shave for 2 years, and when hair finally came back…I still have the device and cost nothing to re-treat myself.

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#47

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag I'm usually a cheapskate but experience has taught me that some things are worth spending money on. For example:

1. Car wash vacuum cleaners. So worth it to spend $1.50 or whatever to use one rather than trying to use your own vacuum cleaner. And, they get your car cleaner much faster than dragging out your home vacuum to try to clean your car with.
2. Electronics. Buy them new from brand name shops. It isn't worth hassling to save $10 somewhere and getting something that doesn't work or doesn't have a reasonable return policy.
3. Household help. If you can afford it get someone to come in and clean your house on a regular basis. So it stays...always clean, without you having to do anything.
4. Education. Now this is a big one and far more could be written about it. Obviously not all education expense is worthwhile, so I'm not necessarily referring to a college degree or whatnot. But educating yourself - or especially, educating kids if you have them, can return dividends throughout their life.

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StrangeOne 1 week ago

I agree whole-heartedly with the last one. Books are a great investment for your kids. Take them to the library if you have to, but at least have a small book case of books at home, so your kids can read whenever they want to. I promise you kids want to read. They don't think of it as a punishment.

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#48

Bosch dishwasher. The only dishwasher that cleans like the old ones did but much quieter. I get the least expensive 3rd rack version. 3rd rack is awesome.

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#49

Heated bathroom floor and Heated toilet seat.

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qkppyrxvfx 1 week ago

I don’t need to pay for a heated toilet seat. I just go after my partner

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#50

Good headphones and a good speaker.

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Rodney McKay 1 week ago

Heck, maybe even two good speakers.

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#51

A good keyboard and mouse.

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#52

This one is gonna sound so mundate but pencils-ticonderoga #2 pencils or nothing. I do a job that requires a lot of writing in pencil and erasing and while I use bic mechanical pencils most of the time, having good pencils are worth it. Especially if your department insists on buying the cheapest c**p for office supplies, I buy my own stuff.

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Myoviridae 1 week ago

Uniball Vision Elite Micro pens. I buy them by the box. Never ask me to use a regular ball-point pen -- ick!

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#53

Heavy gauge jumper cables, not the cheap lightweight ones.

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Riley Quinn 1 week ago

Ditto for extension cords. Don't cheap out on them, it's not worth the hassle of unkinking them each time. Besides, a heavy gauge will handle most appliances, tools, and generators.

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#54

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag LASIK eye surgery. It’s very expensive up front but if you consider how much you spend on contacts and glasses it’s worth the price tag.

Completely changed my life for the better.

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Kirsten Kerkhof 1 week ago

Absolutely agree! My eyes were too bad for LASIK so I got lens implants, but if you can afford it somewhere in your 30s, it will last you for the rest of your life (or, in my case, until I got cataracts ...). To have perfect vision all the time after a lifetime of needing glasses to find my glasses was amazing.

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#55

“Fixed My Life”: 30 Expensive Items That Are Worth The Price Tag Good furniture.

Like so many things, it's cost vs value. if you buy the cheap stuff, you'll be uncomfortable for two years until you have to replace it because it fell apart anyway.

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StrangeOne 1 week ago

Stay away from fake leather.

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#56

I might get downvoted for this, but I hope I make my point effectively - I buy art, handbags & jewelry that appreciate over time, in case I fall on hard times & need to liquidate on short notice. One art piece I sold for double what I paid for it when I lost my job once, and it covered the bills for the month. I’ve since replaced it with a much larger version, and that has appreciated significantly as well. A handbag I bought less than a year ago was a limited-edition LV and it’s selling for triple now on the secondary market - $4k to $12k. If you actually buy things with the resell value & appreciation in mind, it’s a smart investment. Plus you’re not filling up landfills with cheap s**t that falls apart after 6 months. I tell people about some of the things I’ve resold for double or triple what I paid for it, and they either get really excited for me, or they get mad and gripe about how they could never afford to do that. Luckily there’s way more of the former than the latter. I bought a big house & it’s appreciated over $150k since July 2023. And I am literally not trying to brag, I’m just trying to share my thought process & experiences. Make your spending have potential for good returns.

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StrangeOne 1 week ago

I never know where people take these items to sell for so much. P**n shops pay you peanuts and I don't trust their "expertise". Antique shops get so much old stuff they struggle to sell and find room for, they're picky about what they'll buy from you. Thrift stores will accept it as a free donation. Go to a specialty store, they take one quick glance to tell you they won't even appraise it. Go to an appraiser and that's an extra $1000 for their confirmation assessment, but no sale.

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#57

Youtube premium, I couldn't go back to ads now.

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Riley Quinn 1 week ago

I just bundled Disney+, HULU, and Max, but I chose with ads. You know what I'm doing right now? I'm watching Rivals on Disney+ and hopping over here on BP during the commercials. It's a good system for me.

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#58

Phone. I know they seem expensive af but I literally use it all day every day. It’s with me at all times. I never buy the newest latest version but still $700-$900 is totally worth it considering how much use i get out of this damn thing.

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Brian Droste 1 week ago

Even at $700 that is way to much for me for a phone. At the very most I will pay $200 or even way cheaper than that. They work just fine for me.

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#59

Deep tissue massages every once in a while.

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Riley Quinn 1 week ago

Oh, yes. Not only does a good deep massage loosen all the muscles, which in turn relax the pressure on joints, but for one solid hour you are in a stress-free environment and your worries aren't the focus.

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#60

$25 Socks. There is a distinct before and after on my life's timeline when I discovered quality merino wool socks. As an added bonus, Darn Tough socks come with a lifetime warrantee.

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WindySwede 1 week ago

"Little more" than I pay for my usual socks 😅

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#61

Wool/cashmere/silk/goosedown/leather winter clothing, as well as a reliable shell. Socks underwear pants hoodies gloves you name it.

No one likes to be cold in winter.

Do not expect cotton or polyester (literally recycled water bottles) to keep you warm like proper, name brand gear.

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#62

Maybe a little niche, but plumbing fixtures. (This will be US/Canada specific.)

The plumbing fixtures you get a a plumbing supply house or showroom (like where plumbers shop) are better quality than the ones on the shelf at big box stores (like Lowe’s and Home Depot), even if they’re the same name brand. (Like Kohler, Delta, Moen, etc.) Both supply house and big box store fixtures are better than the random c**p you find on Amazon.

Supply house: More brass, heavy duty, last longer, generally use interchangeable internal parts that are cheaper/easy to find (or free with their warranty). You also have a person you can call if something goes wrong.

Big box: more plastic, made to be cheaper, often have more issues, sometimes have cheaper/harder to find internal parts. If something goes wrong you’ll have to call the manufacturer.

Amazon/online: much more cheaply made, may be not certified to sale in the US/Canada, meaning they may contain harmful things like lead or other prohibited heavy metals that can poison you, parts will be impossible to find when they inevitably start to leak. There is nobody to call and some plumbers won’t even install them.

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#63

A membership to a good gym, one you actually WANT to go to, the benefits of regular exercise are worth the cost.

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CG 1 week ago

Not so much gym for me, but I've been feeling healthier when I started doing Karate about 3 years ago.

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#64

1. All-Clad - or any 3-ply - steel pots and pans. I finally convinced my husband (who does most of the cooking) we should replace our inexpensive ones when a set went on sale 5 years ago, and I can’t count the number of times he’s said, “Why did we wait so long?” They heat more slowly but hold heat better so you don’t have to turn the heat up as high, so food cooks more evenly and doesn’t burn easily.

2. A Cuisinart 14-cup food processor - we use it to make fresh hummus in seconds, way cheaper than store bought and tastier. We use it to quickly prep veggies for fried rice, roasting, stews/soups, etc, and to whip up feta, garlic, and other dips and pesto. We didn’t think we’d use it as much as we have.

3. KitchenAid stand mixer - we bought the Mini for space reasons. We don’t use it as often as the food processor, but it’s completely changed how we bake. Cakes, cookies, pastries, yeast doughs, custards, merengues - all turn out better than with a hand mixer. We make a Basque cake that we could never get the texture right - the first time we made it after getting the stand mixer, it came out perfectly. Attachments make fresh pasta, tomato sauce, and grinds meat for burgers, meatloaf, and sausage.

ETA: I’ve only used Kitchen Aid brand, but the most important thing is the motor power and quality.

What ISN’T: we bought a 4qt and a 6qt Lodge brand enameled cast iron Dutch oven, and after 15 years they’re still perfect, at 1/4 of the price of the same size Le Crueset pieces.

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Myoviridae 1 week ago

I have all of those things and I can definitely recommend them! And yes, Lodge >>> Le Cruset all the way. Works the same, but with much lower price.

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