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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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30 Things That People Believe Are Worth The High Price Tag My dog. Every vet bill, every toy, every trip. He saved me.

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30 Things That People Believe Are Worth The High Price Tag 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!"
#3

30 Things That People Believe Are Worth The High Price Tag 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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30 Things That People Believe Are Worth The High Price Tag 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.
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30 Things That People Believe Are Worth The High Price Tag 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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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Definitely good shoes, they are a lifesaver. Good bed and tires, too.

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30 Things That People Believe Are Worth The High Price Tag 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.
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30 Things That People Believe Are Worth The High Price Tag A good pillow and a comfortable mattress.

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30 Things That People Believe Are Worth The High Price Tag Travelling! I have learnt so much from other cultures by moving all over the world.

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wish I could, but I've never had that kind of money/time off because I had to start working young. BUT (and this is the important part) I do try to read about different cultures so I can at least try not to be as ignorant to things. But yeah, travelling to other places is definitely worth it if you can afford it.

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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.
#9

30 Things That People Believe Are Worth The High Price Tag 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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4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm very much considering that too! I'm blind as a bat, without the Sonar

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My shelter dog. He’s the best!

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Paying to have my apt cleaned.

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A quality of life choice. I've been having my house cleaned for over 30 years!

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30 Things That People Believe Are Worth The High Price Tag 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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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That must be very expensive stores Bedframes here in Sweden are about 250 dollars for the cheaper ones.

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30 Things That People Believe Are Worth The High Price Tag 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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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good quality eyewear to protect your eyes is a must, whenever po$$ible...

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30 Things That People Believe Are Worth The High Price Tag 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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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good for this guy. Honestly. At the same time I get so annoyed that we live in societies with idiotic beauty standards. People can be genetically predisposed to becoming bald, getting cellulite, staying short, being flat-chested... the list goes on. Why can't we just enjoy the diversity? 😣

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A library card.

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's free, right? But our taxes fund the public library system.

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30 Things That People Believe Are Worth The High Price Tag 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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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you work from home, a good working chair is quite necessary. Mine is a Haworth and cannot praise it enough,

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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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30 Things That People Believe Are Worth The High Price Tag 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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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The same goes for a good bra. Apparently, a lot of women wear the wrong size and kind of bra, even though a good bra can make a big difference.

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30 Things That People Believe Are Worth The High Price Tag 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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30 Things That People Believe Are Worth The High Price Tag Divorce.

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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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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Psychotherapy never works for childhood trauma PTSD and reactivity. No way to turn off overreactive amygdala and brain rewiring. I hear so much these days about trauma that isn't and PTSD that isn't, these are not buzzwords. If you have Childhood PTSD you could not live with your abusive parents while getting treatment.

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I spend the little bit extra for quality garbage bags.

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YES!! I can't explain the enjoyment I felt with actually buying good bags after 2.5 years with a narcissist who only used stolen bags from the cart of the cleaning people at his office building. No more bottoming out all over the floor!

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30 Things That People Believe Are Worth The High Price Tag 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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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Any pandas on here try Ketamine therapy? I've been struggling for damn near 2 decades now and nothing seems to stick. I can't afford it right now, but I would do anything to try and fix myself at this point.

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes. I’ve had depression since I was a child— have struggled for over 20 years now. I tried Spravato, the eskatamine that’s been approved by the FDA (so insurance pays for a lot of it), but it didn’t work that well. (Also tried rTMS; worked for a little while.) Then everything culminated in an Event last fall, and I had to go to an inpatient clinic. I did IV ketamine for the first time there. The only thing left to try was ECT. I responded really well to it and kept it up after coming home through the fall. But the clinic I found near home closed after Matthew Perry’s death, and I haven’t tried to find a new place. I really need to tho because I could tell it made a difference. I hate that the new place would cost $400, but a friend recently told me that’s where I should be spending my money, that it’s worth it. So I’m going to tell you the same thing: if it helps relieve your depression, it’s worth it. Putting a reminder in my phone now to call that clinic tmrw.

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only thing I've ever heard of it used for before now was horse trans and and I was given some during surgery 1 time and of course the dang horrible illegal d**g trade. I had no idea it was used for depression therapy.

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My daughter had some in the cocktail used to knock her out so they could stitch up her eyebrow. I was surprised because I just heard it being called Special K and my cousin trying to saw his hands off (they were evil ig) when using it...

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ketamine, mushrooms, Ayahuasca are all "reset" modalities, and used properly can change your life! I use them all, and I'm at much more peace with the Universe.

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30 Things That People Believe Are Worth The High Price Tag Impacted wisdom teeth out.

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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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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately not always true. Several years ago a ordered a couch and recliner in the colors and fabric that I wanted. I told the guy in the store that my son was really heavy and wanted to make sure it wou hold up... Yes ma'am it will. Well a couple of mo's after the chair came i had to take it back because the backrest was separating and the zipper in the footrrst was messed up, it needed more padding. They put wood screws in the back because they are only stapled in the factories now. The freaking metal frame broke and was replaced. I had my son get a bunch of L brackets and we put them in every joint we could find. I threw that expensive chair out after less than 5 years. I got an Ashley recliner on sale at Big Lots for $250 5 or 6 yrs ago and it's still perfect.

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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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30 Things That People Believe Are Worth The High Price Tag Therapy. Best thing I ever splashed out on .

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If only I could afford it.. for me is eating or therapy.. so i went without therapy for a decade.

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30 Things That People Believe Are Worth The High Price Tag Bought a shoe stretcher. All my shoes are wider and feel better now.

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My solar panels.

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Solar panels + battery. In most cases it doubles the price, but multiplies the efficiency tenfolds. If you are not at home during the day you are selling the energy to the network for a fraction of a penny, just to rebuy it at night. Put a battery accumulator in your system and you will not be buying energy anymore.

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30 Things That People Believe Are Worth The High Price Tag 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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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the non-sleep bed activity is what i think it is, i don't see how the duvet comes into it at all :)

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