30 Things That People Believe Are Worth The High Price Tag

When you don't keep track of your finances, it's easy to get carried away and spend more than you should. This can quickly complicate your life, leading to such things as a lack of funds during emergencies, or even an inability to pay your bills.

Good purchasing decisions, on the other hand, stem from buying what you need before what you want, and Reddit user Salut_eti_serpent got interested in how different people define them, so they asked everyone else on the platform to share the products and services they feel were 100% worth the money. Here are the top answers.

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My dog. Every vet bill, every toy, every trip. He saved me.

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Paying movers when moving into a new place.

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Salut_eti_serpent came up with the idea for this post at the beginning of their day. "It was early in the morning. I was just waking up," the Redditor told Bored Panda. "I honestly thought it was probably a question that had been asked before and didn't expect such a turnout."

As of this publication, the discussion they started has over 3,600 comments. "The answers are all very different, but I saw something come up more than once. For example, investing in what connects you to the ground: a mattress, good shoes, tires... I never thought of it that way, and it seemed to be a common thought!"

Lending people money I know I'll never see back. Giving these people 20-30 dollars was worth having them actively avoid me.

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The adoption fee for my cats.

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Salut_eti_serpent believes their post has received so much attention because it tapped into human nature. "I think it turned out to be so popular because it talks about money and satisfaction, which are closely related to our emotions and desires."

And it's true. "Part of why we survived as a species is we're wonderful users of stuff," says American psychologist Tim Kasser, who has extensively studied the ties between materialism and well-being. Our ancestors might not have had teeth and claws or hard shells, but they could make weapons and armor to protect themselves. "When we're feeling insecure we orient towards materialistic solutions," he says.

We live in a culture that continually defines our worth as people based on our bank account.

I got some good advice from my grandfather when I was young.

Never skimp on the things that connect you to the earth. Dont skimp on shoes, tires, and bed. There are obviously others in those categories but I agree. Quality tires will save your life, good shoes will save your feet, and good bed will help you sleep. I'd also throw desk chair in that conversation.

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Had an ex that was acting weird, making accusations against me. I purchased a security camera system around memorial day last year. June 18th last year she showed up to my house with a shotgun.

Worth every penny for that security system. There was no he said, she said.

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"Over the course of human history, there have been many ways to demonstrate that one is a successful person… our social economic system channelizes that so the way to demonstrate it is to show you’re wealthy," he explains. "The scorecard for success is about money."

The system itself depends on people telling themselves they need those truck tires or that pair of shoes or whatever else ads convince us we need.

A good pillow and a comfortable mattress.

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Travelling! I have learnt so much from other cultures by moving all over the world.

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But according to Kasser, if we become less materialistic, our well-being improves, and if our well-being improves, we tend to be less materialistic.

To reap the rewards of this lifestyle, you don't need to sell all your worldly possessions and move to a mountain hut. Kasser believes one thing that can help is reevaluating your relationships with people who focus on the materialistic.

And as this thread has shown, making smarter purchases—focusing on quality over quantity and investing in meaningful, long-lasting items—can also contribute to a more fulfilling life.

Lasik. Went basically blind at 6 years old and now have 20/20 at 31. Never having to worry about contacts or glasses again is a game changer.

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My shelter dog. He’s the best!

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#11

Paying to have my apt cleaned.

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#12

Custom anything

Because why buy from a big box store when you can support the local economy/artisans

I was faced with this dilemma back in 2021. Wanted a new bed frame and everything I saw at a store was $2500+ and they were 20% real wood, 80% MDF

Went to my local Mennonite carpenter and charged me the same, in REAL MAPLE WOOD. Now I have a bed that would last us until we die.

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#13

My polarized prescription sunglasses. Pricey but so worth it, especially since I love to fish. Feels like I have xray vision when I look at the water.

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#14

As a guy, hair transplant. didn't do much research was just In India for work and had the money. Legit see myself in the mirror and smile when i see my hair.

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#15

A library card.

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#16

A quality and comfortable sofa/couch

Good dental care and braces is well wroth it to me

But for safety I would say quality tires is a must.

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#17

My bicycle. I’m not a serious cyclist but do like long rides several times a week and the happiness I get is worth every penny I balked at.

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#18

Tailored clothing. Growing up, I had unusual measurements and no off-the-rack clothes every really fit me, and it greatly affected my confidence.

In adulthood I was surprised to learn just how big a difference it makes to wear clothes that actually fit you.

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#19

A good PC.. I buy a new gaming PC once every 7-10 years? Maybe a part or two to extend it's life somewhere in the middle. But when it comes time to get the new one.. I spend so much time on my PC.. I have zero regrets spending for a near top of the line one (I still want a good deal so I'll shop around.. but I don't mind getting the best parts).

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#20

Divorce.

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#21

A private ADHD diagnosis and therapy for CPTSD. Spent thousands, every spare penny I have, lived at home for months so my parents could support me. Would have gotten it for free on the NHS but would have waited in purgatory for years. Instead, I’ve spent those years being happy.

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#22

I spend the little bit extra for quality garbage bags.

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#23

Ketamine therapy. $400 a session but my psychiatrist just has me on a payment plan with 0% interest so it’s no stress. Despite the price it’s the only thing that has helped me get rid of my self harm thoughts and live life as “normal” as possible. 100% worth it.

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#24

Impacted wisdom teeth out.

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#25

Quality furniture. We recently bought a new sectional with 3 recliners. Most expensive piece of furniture I've ever bought. Worth every penny for someone with back issues.

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#26

Angle grinder/Dremel. You can do or make most things necessary to accomplish most any projects with that combo. Soldering iron too. Heat gun. Most rework and fabrication tools really. Brazing/welding rods....

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#27

Therapy. Best thing I ever splashed out on .

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#28

Bought a shoe stretcher. All my shoes are wider and feel better now.

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#29

My solar panels.

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#30

A bed upgrade. If you sleep with a partner in a double bed, I highly recommend the cost of a bigger bed. It's a lot. New mattress, new frame and new sheets. But it's so worth it.

We upgraded to a king sized bed last year and it's wild how good it is. I slept alone in it for the first time last month and I felt like a tiny baby in a giant's bed.

Edit to add; my comment caused a duvet debate. My fiance and I settled on separate single duvets. Singles are the right size for us to snuggle into without them falling off the bed too much. It's been life-changing. Sometimes it's less comfortable during our non sleep bed activity but mostly it's fine.

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#31

There is a toll highway near where I live. It is almost parallel to a non-toll highway. The non-toll highway is incredibly busy, always tons of construction, speeding transport trucks and other craziness. The toll highway is wide open, with 1/10th of the traffic. It's like driving in a cloud. And is 100% worth the money.

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#32

A bidet.

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#33

My autism assessment. Cost me 500 dollars and it was absolutely worth it getting the confirmation. Was the kick in the pants I needed to get my life together and start taking care of myself.

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#34

Noise cancelling headphones.

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#35

My airfryer. Lol. I can literally do anything in it. Bake. Roast. Dehydrate. Airfry obviously. Broil. I mean anything. I loveeee it. It was fairly expensive at the time. Worth every penny lol.

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#36

Insoles.

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#37

Moving to another state to be with my partner (best friend at the time… and still).

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#38

Quality toilet Paper.

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#39

My breast reduction surgery. I didn’t qualify for it to be covered by insurance, so I had to pay out of pocket. It was crazy expensive, but life changing and 10000% worth it.

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#40

Vasectomy.

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10points

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#41

Grew up poor and kinda feel like I made it, so here's my shortlist of super dope checks I wrote:

1. ~$3000: Nose surgery (you're not supposed to breathe through your mouth all the time, it's bad for you)

2. ~$6000: Invisalign (like actual brand name invisalign, I had straight teeth inside a year, coming from a narrow palate beak situation lol)

3. ~$9800: New windows for my townhouse (I live in Phoenix, I can't tell you how much stress this saves me knowing my A/C unit isn't about to blow up from overuse all summer)

4. ~$330: An amazon renewed iphone 12 mini. That's about what I think a phone is worth. Any gadget or tech is basically disposable if you think about it. Guns and cars are kinda the exception (knives? dishes?).

5. ~$128.56: The most expensive garment I ever bought, full price, off the rack. Looks amazing on me and I get a ton of compliments.

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#42

My trusty old stainless steel Thermos thermos.

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#43

My car windshield cover. Now when it snows I only have to worry about the side and rear windows! Makes a big difference.

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#44

My 2 years old daughter.

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#45

Global entry which includes TSA pre check. If you travel a lot, consider a travel card that pays for it.

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#46

A standing desk. It's helped me with my posture and reducing back pain from sitting all day at work.

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#47

Flying from DC to Dallas to see the April eclipse in totality.

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#48

Niche. But a $1400 desk with IMPECCABLE cable management.

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#49

Cryotherapy machine after my knee replacement surgery.

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#50

A good lap dance.

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What do you think ?

Kathy Richardson 5 months ago

Mine was my Kindle. As my eyes get worse and worse due to age and diabetes I needed large print books and could not always find/afford the books I wanted. With my Kindle I can just change the font size and read anything I want. Since I live for books this was a sanity saver.

Optimyst 5 months ago

Me too! Although I got mine for reading at night with the lights off, cheaper books, travel ease and how easy it is to hold (perfect for when I have muscle aches and can't hold up my favourite 500 page fantasy)

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catastrophegirl 5 months ago

kindle fire with larger font, white text on black background, OpenDyslexic font. huge amount of difference for my reading

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Bettye McKee 5 months ago

Isn'r it wonderful? Not all the books we want are available in Large Print, but they are available as e-books.

Rae Andringa 5 months ago

That's awesome!

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Phoebe Bean 5 months ago

Good quality coffee or food, in general.

Magenta Blu 5 months ago

Fresh fruit.. such a luxury where i live... But an orange or an strawberry are like heaven

Mariotevez 5 months ago

Physical Therapy after a fall on the Ice.

marianne eliza 5 months ago

High quality metal screens for my windows and patio. Cheap ones tear when a cat looks at them.

3points

Pandroid Rebellion 5 months ago

Irish butter

Milena B. G. Rosa 5 months ago

Fpr me and my siblings it's fresh fruits/veggies from local farm market, granulated sugar instead of caster sugar and sunflower/corn oil instead of soy - all really healthier. Also double, soft toilet paper - makes a lot of difference and it's such a small cost to pay

Bobby Edler 5 months ago

When you think you have enough kindling...get the same amount again.

Stephanie Ventura-Montalvo 5 months ago

A classy, quality handbag, not anything trendy or any of those hideous designer bags with the logos everywhere, but a nice handbag made with quality leather.

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