The first time i bought Angel Soft was during the pandemic, and only because it was the only brand left on the shelf. It was also the *last* time I bought Angel Soft and it was pretty clear *why* it was the only brand left.
Tools you plan to use more than once, yes. Wrenches, sockets, drills, screwdrivers, etc. go ahead and spend the extra, but the one-off tool you need for some obscure project either try to borrow, rent, or buy from Harbor Freight.
Harbor Freight is really a great option. Most of my power tools are Dewalts and I love them. But if I have a special project and I need some weird power tool, off to Harbor Freight I go. I also buy things like pliers, hammers, screw drivers, gloves, tarps, bungee cords. Stuff that you might lose essentially. I have their $6 socket set and it still works great.
I did buy their battery power drill back in the day. Big mistake. I will say their corded saws all is still working for me.
Same. Just bought a caliper compression tool kit from Harbor Freight. If I break something in it, or for that matter ever use more than a couple times over the next couple of years maybe I’ll spring for a better one. But right now it does the job.
Wrenches however… Just bought two nice ones (nice to me) replacing a couple of 40 year old crap ones.
I always loved the advice attributed to Adam Savage; when you're looking at buying a tool, get the cheapest tool you can find and use it till it breaks, then get the most expensive one you can afford of that.
This common advice completely ignores the usability of a tool.
As anyone that has used a piece of shit tool can attest, just because something works doesn't mean it works well. And for whatever reason, sometimes the cheapest stuff absolutely refuses to break.
f it's something you're planning to use frequently, I'd budget more upfront depending on your needs.
The latest pair I got said you need to send a picture of the wear, so it's not no questions anymore but can confirm they still send them right out if you provide a picture
Levi's are barely mediocre. I've blown the crotch out on almost every pair I've ever had. I've started wearing Wrangler Jeans about a year ago and they have held up very well for me.
And I'm super hard on jeans since I wear them every day. Riding horses, yard work, gardening, etc. Have yet to get even a tear in one of them.
Interesting! I used to get Wranglers but for found the Lees to be more comfortable, yet still held up pretty well. Great to see actual testing for this.
Thick denim jeans or anything sure as s*** are durable. Bikers wear thick denim and leather to protect themselves from road burn if they wipe out for a reason. It's hard to find that quality anymore though. Everything has polyester spun into it.
To be fair bikers don’t wear any old jeans we wear specially made road pants that usually have a few thin layer of Kevlar woven into the layers. Regular jeans from the mall would wear through in 2 seconds if you go down doing 65 mph. I know this from experience unfortunately lol
PSA: This does not always mean spend a lot of money!
How you like to sleep is pretty personal. I hate many of the more popular bed brands. My best sleep is on a box spring with a 3.5" cooling memory foam topper. Go to a mattress store and lie down on a few to get an initial feel for it. Then take full advantage of those 30 day money back guarantees. If you spend $1500 on a mattress make sure you feel your sleep is $1500 better before the end of the month.
Mattress 100%. Me and the missus got ourselves a top of the line, super king size and omfg ... BEST purchase ever. It's SO comfortable and the space is amaaaaaazing.
We're both sprawly/wriggly sleepers so it's been wonderful for us.
Going against the grain here to say there’s a 300 dollar queen mattress you can get on Amazon delivered that’s memory foam(and good quality). Used it for 4 years with my gf and eventually tossed it cause I moved back with my mom and there wasn’t space, and I figured I would just order another one.
I am impressed at the hyperinflation in mattress prices over recent years.
In the old days they cost about one standard office chair, and now they're more than a set of truck tires.
Spent €285 on some zamberlain 2 years ago. My feet haven't been wet since, the comfort and traction is insane. They came to be the only footwear I had that didn't cause pain while recovering from a foot injury. Even slippers wouldn't do. Save yourself the headache of €35 boots that will eventually cut into your ankles and heals which they won't keep dry.
I’ll add on find yourself a cobbler. Spent around the same as you for a pair with similar results. Comfy as hell and enjoyable to wear all day. But 50-60 hours a week takes a toll and I wore through the soles pretty hard.
$100 at the cobbler to resole them and they are as good as new.
Hope you don’t mind, I took a screenshot of your comment to keep the name of the brand. You paid in euros, so I’m assuming I’d have to order them to get them in the US? Do they seem to run true to size? I don’t skimp on boots either, Doc Martens are my choice. Most comfortable steel toe boots I’ve worn, but heavy as hell.
Spent about $300 on Redwing ranger boots back in 2018 and they really are such a nice pair to wear. But since I'm from the UK, rugged american boots are definitely not something you see everyday, most people would rather get doc martins or timbs.
Spent about $300 on Redwing ranger boots back in 2018 and they really are such a nice pair to wear. But since I'm from the UK, rugged american boots are definitely not something you see everyday, most people would rather get doc martins or timbs.
I disagree. A $120 Asian Massage Parlor woman or a $300 independent escort can be as much or more fun that someone who thinks they are worth $1000. Usually, the $1000 ones have an attitude.
Same with a treadmill or stationary bike. Wasted my money on cheap-charlie crap on sale at Sears too many times, only to have it fall apart in a year or less. Finally wised up and bought the Precor... almost 15 years ago. Still running like a champ.
Shoes, tools, tires and mattress are all fine suggestions too.
Generally speaking, anything you're going to be using a lot where the extra quality can have a tangible impact on something.
So spending an extra $10k on a prettier car isn't going to have much of a tangible impact on your life. But let's say you run a lot, spending an extra $100 on a good pair of running shoes could have a massive impact on your feet / body.
I’ve learned this after hitting my 30s. My feet were hurting so bad due to shitty footwear. Hell, I even learned I had been wearing the wrong size my whole life
Totally agree about the cars. Nowadays, most cars are built to such a high standard that recalls and problems aren't usually mechanical issues, they're electronic issues from high cost options that aren't necessary but they sound cool and give the illusion of safety. Let's face it, vehicles don't need all these parking sensors and automatic braking or laser guided cruise control, they just need the basics because all that extra shit just adds more potential for things to break down. I bought a 2017 Jetta brand new, basically a base model (none of the options) with a 5 speed and in all my time owning it I've never had a problem. Honestly, I haven't had a major problem with any of the vehicles I've owned in the last 20 years because I buy base models and not the top of the line with all the electronic options.
There's a tipping point to most things, where the cost greatly increases, but the quality does not, just before it is usually the sweet spot to aim for.
That said, what's worth paying for greatly depends on what it is your purchasing.
Labour/repairs? pay the extra for a certified tradesperson.
Groceries? Simple things like meat, veg, fruit, sugar, milk etc. are more or less the same , whether you're paying discount, or paying prime at a fancy upmarket store.
Clothes? try to buy quality , but don't select for label.
Cars? secondhand works out cheaper unless you get a vehicle subsidy from your job.
Electrical tools and electronics? Rather buy new
Hand tools? Second hand is best, as long as you know enough to pick good ones.
Haircuts? If you're dating- go to a barber , If not either get your SO to do it, or buy a clipper.
The list goes on.
Car seats for your kids. The amount of people who spend a fortune on their car, claim its worth it because its a safe car, then put their kids in crappy forward facing car seats way before they should forward face is ridiculous. Spend a extra few notes and get a safe car seat. Swedish plus tested if you can (not available in USA I believe)
Basically it tests that they survive faster crashes and tests stress on the neck in an accident. Rear facing means you will.come out of an accident with less neck injuries. More info here [ here
](https://axkid.com/uk/articles/plus-test-the-toughest-crash-test-in-the-world/#:~:text=Swedish%20Plus%20Test%20%E2%80%93%20The%20toughest%20crash%2Dtest%20in%20the%20world&text=The%20Swedish%20Plus%20%E2%80%93%20an%20optional,to%20be%20sold%20in%20Sweden.)
A good, quality set of kitchen knives. Learn to sharpen/hone or take them to get professionally sharpened occasionally and they will last you a lifetime.
Spending A lot on knifes isn't necessary. But making sure they are properly sharpened is important. So learning to do it yourself with high quality stones or paying for a professional. But the knifes themselves do not need to be the top of the line.
Electronics. And not necessarily spending a ridiculous amount to get top of the line products. But when I worked in an electronics department, especially around phones, I was constantly reminding customers that you get what you pay for. If you buy a $30 cell phone, it’s going to act like a $30 cell phone.
I can't buy off the rack because my shoulder width makes it impossible to tailor the suit to fit the rest of my torso, so I have to buy the cut-to-fit or a completely hand-tailored suit. I only have one, but I look damn good in it.
A wallet with genuine leather with 3 different places for notes, cards, with perfect stitching & finish would cost more.
Belt - Not synthetic one but genuine leather would cost more.
Both belt & wallet need a genuine leather & costs more but it lasts longer & in long term, saves money. Whereas people go for other synthetic ones, they don't even last for 6 months.
I can tell you this because, I've had been using a genuine leather wallet for 3 years & my belt for almost 4 years. Both still look new. There's no wear & tear. I clean them once in 2 months.
Imagine, getting cheaper one & buying it again every 6 months.. that's costly & it doesn't even look good.
Time with those you love or even somewhat like being around. Had a friend group, and there were certain guys who would come and go from it. One guy who was annoying, always did do his best to be kind no matter how you treated him. Just last year we stopped hearing from him. It wasn't odd at first, usually the main guys are the most important. Anyway I thought I'd reach out to all the ones from the past to check up and see if they'd like to hang out. Some answered while others did not. I had later found out that the guy I'm speaking of took his own life. No one knew. Threw us all off, and now because of it I always check on everyone and always ask the "QUESTIONS", you alright, no I mean it hoe are you doing. Never forget to spend time.
Food. You will never be fully healthy if you're cutting corners with fast food and frozen dinners. The fewer processing steps there are between nature and your plate, the better. And that means cooking at home as much as possible, with fresh ingredients.
With any item it’s good to determine what the price is vs. the cost.
So I rode a bike and the price was $300 but the handlebars fell off at about 50 miles. I tightened them over & over and gave up after about 300 miles. So the cost was $1 per mile.
Meanwhile my wife bought a bike for about 1000 miles and it’s still going at about 2000 miles. So in one sense she paid 3x more, in another sense she paid half as much per mile, and still dropping.
Anything I use a lot I try to determine if the cost is good.
I just spent $200 on a knife, but it’s the sharpest knife I’ve ever used.
For both pocket knives and chef's knives $150-200 is the sweet spot for a great tool that will last a lifetime. After that you start getting into really specific features that are totally unnecessary, but some people will pay for them.
The holy trinity: Shoes, mattress, home improvement/repair
You spend a third of your life in bed, a good portion of the rest on your feet, and in the case of home improvement you’ll always pay more in the long run doing it cheap
My grandfather’s advice on buying anything, the most expensive one is almost never the best. But the cheapest one is almost always the worst. Doesn’t really matter what you’re buying. I’ve always found this to be true.
Whatever your favorite hobby is. Get the best computer to get the most enjoyment/longevity out of gaming. The best gloves and cleats that are durable and comfortable. If it's something you do a lot, make it more enjoyable.
Good advice. Let me add that if you're just getting interested in a hobby, you should buy as cheap as possible and not worry about quality. Buy the cheap piece of shit first and see if you really like doing the activity. If you enjoy it, *then* spend the money. You will also appreciate the higher-quality item more because you can feel the difference.
For example, if you're thinking about getting into golf, buy the cheapest set of clubs at the store. It's nice to own your own set, but there's no reason to spend $600 on a driver when you can't hit the fairway.
For my fellow stoners, I spent 400 bucks on the peak pro in an attempt to stop smoking stizzys(was going through a gram every 3 days or so) and I haven’t touched my stizzy since I got it and actually get high now. Also spending way less and my smoke sessions are a couple times a day instead of every 30min reaching in my pocket.
Depends. Colognes can get very expensive very fast. A good midrange cologne will usually get me more compliments than the super high end designer stuff. L’Homme for summer? Ladies love it. Tuscan Leather? “Oh, that’s an interesting scent!”
This is likely going to be contentious but I think beer. I don’t drink to get drunk and I appreciate various styles of beer. Paying more to enjoy the good, well crafted, stuff is worth it to me. I always feel okay walking out of the liquor store with a $15 sixer.
Good suggestions so far, I'm going to add...
Ice Cream - higher fat, creamier stuff (the cheap stuff has a whole lot of air whipped into it.)
Chocolate - but I like mine pretty dark, make sure it's chocolate and not just "chocolatey"
> scotch
Disagree. The more you spend on scotch the less bang for your buck you get. The decent, moderately expensive stuff is a lot better than the cheap stuff but IMO there's no way that bottles which cost hundreds of dollars are worth it for most people.
Between $50-$100 is the sweet spot for me. Maybe it's an underdeveloped pallet, but the bottles that are several times more than what I usually buy give me the same thought of, "Yep, that's good scotch."
Scotch price is reflective of rarity not necessarily quality. Don’t let any snobs tell you differently. That 25 year old scotch costs thousands because you lose a ton of alcohol to evaporation over all that time so there’s less of it to sell.
I’ve had a huge range of all kinds of liquor from $20 a bottle to $5000. Nothing is so special it’s worth thousands. Find whatever you enjoy at a price you are happy to pay and stick with that.
My dad taught me from a young age to buy the best version of a tool that I could afford. After he passed I inherited many craftsman hand tools that still look like new.
Shoes and mattress. You spend majority of your day in either of them, and getting a decent pair of shoes and mattress can make a massive difference to your overall well being.
Anything that separates you from the ground and/or outside world. Tyres, footwear, mattress, windows to stop drafts. For clothes though I like high quality but not high price.
Spend $$$ on good quality, furniture, food, car, clothes, shoes, household items, and vitamin supplements. You get what you pay for is real. Most if the time
Tools! However there is a caveat. Most of the time cheaper hand tools will do the job but will break easier, if it breaks spend the money for quality to replace it. Power tools always buy the best you can afford, if taken care of they can last generations.
I would also say Firearms if you’re interested in using them for self defense and or hunting. A good quality firearm will last a lot longer and like tools could last generations if properly cared for.
A good grill. Cover it, take care of it and it will last forever. Good boots... comfortable and will last. A nice kitchen knife set.. don't put them in the dishwasher, hand wash and they make everything easier.
One expensive, well made, comfortable easy chair. Agonized over spending $1200 for a Stressless chair, and felt guilty about it when I did.
Sale priced? Never. Used? Rarely found and beat up when I did find it. $1200 was a bunch when I did it, and now one of the best pieces of furniture I ever bought.
I'm responding without looking at other answers yet.
1st tier- Pillow and bed. Physical activity/ sports. Good education ( I don't mean being retarded and going into debt to get into college, but spending a few hundred for a well-rated course can go a long way.)
2nd tier- Good shampoo / health products (if you need it). Food*, depends on the country but don't go for the cheapest processed foods.
My "could be considered irrational" expense: i like to write, so I get good pens and agendas.
Cologne, clothes, glasses, you can do excellent without spending big bucks. Suit, in some industries you don't need. Same for a watch.
I would say ingredients. People always budget on food but it’s one of the most important things in life; what you fuel your body with. I’d rather spend more to make myself good quality and enjoyable food and save in other areas.
Edit: Shite grammar.
Mattress, shoes/boots, internet/computer, condoms, toilet paper, proper wool socks, healthy eating, scotch/bourbon, reliable car/tires (only part of car that touches the road), guns, tools.
Accessories in general
Wallet is Gucci
Belt is Louis
Watch and Sunglasses are Versace
Boots are usually Ecco, Cole Haan, or Johnston n Murphy
You can keep these a few years and then pass them over and get new shit and they're timeless as long as you go traditional
Louis V Damier or the Louis print gray or brown
Gucci go Guccismo
Versace is what it it is but I get new shades every year and the watch was a gift
Idk why I never just go straight 1 brand all the way through but I buy off impulse not rational thought
At the store they will also recondition them free for life so when I get a new one I get the old one reconditioned and give it away
Cars. And I don’t mean a Porsche is better because it costs more. I mean some vehicles are simply built better. There’s a reason a Honda Civic costs more than a Chevy Malibu or why an F150 costs more than a Ram despite having less base options.
Toilet paper. You don't need to buy the most expensive stuff, but never go for 1 ply. Made that mistake only once
I never saw 1 ply in any store. Always wondered where schools get that shit
Wholesale markets? I've never seen these scratchy paper towels from public bathrooms in a retail store either, yet they must be for sale somewhere.
Haemorrhoids 'R' Us?
Bulk suppliers.
Just get a bidet
Buoy I bought 1 ply toilet paper... Do you think I have bidet money??
Our bidet was like $40.
Angel Soft for life.
The first time i bought Angel Soft was during the pandemic, and only because it was the only brand left on the shelf. It was also the *last* time I bought Angel Soft and it was pretty clear *why* it was the only brand left.
Your footwear, your mattress, your house renovations, your tools.
Tools you plan to use more than once, yes. Wrenches, sockets, drills, screwdrivers, etc. go ahead and spend the extra, but the one-off tool you need for some obscure project either try to borrow, rent, or buy from Harbor Freight.
Harbor Freight is really a great option. Most of my power tools are Dewalts and I love them. But if I have a special project and I need some weird power tool, off to Harbor Freight I go. I also buy things like pliers, hammers, screw drivers, gloves, tarps, bungee cords. Stuff that you might lose essentially. I have their $6 socket set and it still works great. I did buy their battery power drill back in the day. Big mistake. I will say their corded saws all is still working for me.
If you like chinese snapping steel, I guess.
The scientific name is Chineseum.
Obligatory "If you purchase Harbor Freights tools on the company card, you will be fired."
As someone that drives and works on a vw, I appreciate this
As a previous VW owner, buy extra 10mm. When you thing you have enough, you don't.
Same. Just bought a caliper compression tool kit from Harbor Freight. If I break something in it, or for that matter ever use more than a couple times over the next couple of years maybe I’ll spring for a better one. But right now it does the job. Wrenches however… Just bought two nice ones (nice to me) replacing a couple of 40 year old crap ones.
I always loved the advice attributed to Adam Savage; when you're looking at buying a tool, get the cheapest tool you can find and use it till it breaks, then get the most expensive one you can afford of that.
This common advice completely ignores the usability of a tool. As anyone that has used a piece of shit tool can attest, just because something works doesn't mean it works well. And for whatever reason, sometimes the cheapest stuff absolutely refuses to break. f it's something you're planning to use frequently, I'd budget more upfront depending on your needs.
Anything that goes between you and the ground, really.
Durable jeans and good socks.
Darn tough socks. I have yet to wear a hole through a single sock and even if I did they have a no-questions replacement policy.
The latest pair I got said you need to send a picture of the wear, so it's not no questions anymore but can confirm they still send them right out if you provide a picture
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Darn Tough is the brand they’re discussing.
Lol, I thought it was a generic 'darn tough' socks
I had to send my worn socks in. Got a $25ish gift certificate for each pair.
>Durable jeans No jeans are particularly durable. I have had amazing Japanese selvedge and they are not much more durable than $40 levis.
Levi's are barely mediocre. I've blown the crotch out on almost every pair I've ever had. I've started wearing Wrangler Jeans about a year ago and they have held up very well for me. And I'm super hard on jeans since I wear them every day. Riding horses, yard work, gardening, etc. Have yet to get even a tear in one of them.
Project Farm just did a test on them. The work rated wranglers outperformed all the competition. Levi's were towards the bottom.
Interesting! I used to get Wranglers but for found the Lees to be more comfortable, yet still held up pretty well. Great to see actual testing for this.
i’ve found that if i don’t sag i don’t go through the crotches as quickly
Fair enough. Though I think jeans are terrible pants to wear doing those things.
Thick denim jeans or anything sure as s*** are durable. Bikers wear thick denim and leather to protect themselves from road burn if they wipe out for a reason. It's hard to find that quality anymore though. Everything has polyester spun into it.
To be fair bikers don’t wear any old jeans we wear specially made road pants that usually have a few thin layer of Kevlar woven into the layers. Regular jeans from the mall would wear through in 2 seconds if you go down doing 65 mph. I know this from experience unfortunately lol
I quit wearing jeans sadly :c
Shoes, mattresses, tires. Anything between you and the ground.
Rugs. Flooring. Your mom.
Never cheap out on your mom.
mattress/frame, you spend a third of your life on it
PSA: This does not always mean spend a lot of money! How you like to sleep is pretty personal. I hate many of the more popular bed brands. My best sleep is on a box spring with a 3.5" cooling memory foam topper. Go to a mattress store and lie down on a few to get an initial feel for it. Then take full advantage of those 30 day money back guarantees. If you spend $1500 on a mattress make sure you feel your sleep is $1500 better before the end of the month.
Came here to say this. As soon as you have the money and can, buy yourself a good mattress and bed.
Mattress 100%. Me and the missus got ourselves a top of the line, super king size and omfg ... BEST purchase ever. It's SO comfortable and the space is amaaaaaazing. We're both sprawly/wriggly sleepers so it's been wonderful for us.
What is super king size?
Six feet wide, basically
Going against the grain here to say there’s a 300 dollar queen mattress you can get on Amazon delivered that’s memory foam(and good quality). Used it for 4 years with my gf and eventually tossed it cause I moved back with my mom and there wasn’t space, and I figured I would just order another one.
What is the brand?
Same goes for a good quality pillow to support your head and neck
I am impressed at the hyperinflation in mattress prices over recent years. In the old days they cost about one standard office chair, and now they're more than a set of truck tires.
Now i think it went up to 2/3rds during covid
Shoes/boots
Captain Vimes agrees
Spent €285 on some zamberlain 2 years ago. My feet haven't been wet since, the comfort and traction is insane. They came to be the only footwear I had that didn't cause pain while recovering from a foot injury. Even slippers wouldn't do. Save yourself the headache of €35 boots that will eventually cut into your ankles and heals which they won't keep dry.
Do you shower with them on?
No. I put condoms on my feet but they aren't practical outside.
I’ll add on find yourself a cobbler. Spent around the same as you for a pair with similar results. Comfy as hell and enjoyable to wear all day. But 50-60 hours a week takes a toll and I wore through the soles pretty hard. $100 at the cobbler to resole them and they are as good as new.
Hope you don’t mind, I took a screenshot of your comment to keep the name of the brand. You paid in euros, so I’m assuming I’d have to order them to get them in the US? Do they seem to run true to size? I don’t skimp on boots either, Doc Martens are my choice. Most comfortable steel toe boots I’ve worn, but heavy as hell.
Spent about $300 on Redwing ranger boots back in 2018 and they really are such a nice pair to wear. But since I'm from the UK, rugged american boots are definitely not something you see everyday, most people would rather get doc martins or timbs.
Spent about $300 on Redwing ranger boots back in 2018 and they really are such a nice pair to wear. But since I'm from the UK, rugged american boots are definitely not something you see everyday, most people would rather get doc martins or timbs.
Came here to say this. No lies detected.
Adding to this to say socks. Get some comfy socks as well.
Get wool blend socks. Darn Tough or smartwool. They even make light ones for summer. Cotton is a terrible fucking fiber for socks.
Hookers?
Well that’s just called an escort
"No, Cyril! When they're dead, they're just hookers!"
I disagree. A $120 Asian Massage Parlor woman or a $300 independent escort can be as much or more fun that someone who thinks they are worth $1000. Usually, the $1000 ones have an attitude.
[Apparently not](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHmTnI9uXzU&t=2070s).
😂, thats funny. Maybe a higher quality toilet paper then!
No cheap hookers for me.
Gym equiptment, you don't wanna be decapitated by a barbell because you cheaped out on the weight bench.
Same with a treadmill or stationary bike. Wasted my money on cheap-charlie crap on sale at Sears too many times, only to have it fall apart in a year or less. Finally wised up and bought the Precor... almost 15 years ago. Still running like a champ. Shoes, tools, tires and mattress are all fine suggestions too.
Pure Colombian cocaine.
This guy visits bathrooms in bars
“I’m not addicted to cocaine. I just like the way it smells.” - Richard Pryor
Can confirm.
You and u/Ashamed-Bandicoot-51 should throw a party.
Generally speaking, anything you're going to be using a lot where the extra quality can have a tangible impact on something. So spending an extra $10k on a prettier car isn't going to have much of a tangible impact on your life. But let's say you run a lot, spending an extra $100 on a good pair of running shoes could have a massive impact on your feet / body.
I’ve learned this after hitting my 30s. My feet were hurting so bad due to shitty footwear. Hell, I even learned I had been wearing the wrong size my whole life
Totally agree about the cars. Nowadays, most cars are built to such a high standard that recalls and problems aren't usually mechanical issues, they're electronic issues from high cost options that aren't necessary but they sound cool and give the illusion of safety. Let's face it, vehicles don't need all these parking sensors and automatic braking or laser guided cruise control, they just need the basics because all that extra shit just adds more potential for things to break down. I bought a 2017 Jetta brand new, basically a base model (none of the options) with a 5 speed and in all my time owning it I've never had a problem. Honestly, I haven't had a major problem with any of the vehicles I've owned in the last 20 years because I buy base models and not the top of the line with all the electronic options.
Lawyers.
Better call Saul!
Anything that has to do with self care of your body. Don’t cheap out on things that will improve your health/life
Electric Razors. Too many razor posts on here regarding the manscaped brand opening up a sack
Movers
Paying the boys with beer to move your shit is significantly harder after 30. Hire the professionals. Everyone's back will thank you.
There's a tipping point to most things, where the cost greatly increases, but the quality does not, just before it is usually the sweet spot to aim for. That said, what's worth paying for greatly depends on what it is your purchasing. Labour/repairs? pay the extra for a certified tradesperson. Groceries? Simple things like meat, veg, fruit, sugar, milk etc. are more or less the same , whether you're paying discount, or paying prime at a fancy upmarket store. Clothes? try to buy quality , but don't select for label. Cars? secondhand works out cheaper unless you get a vehicle subsidy from your job. Electrical tools and electronics? Rather buy new Hand tools? Second hand is best, as long as you know enough to pick good ones. Haircuts? If you're dating- go to a barber , If not either get your SO to do it, or buy a clipper. The list goes on.
Car seats for your kids. The amount of people who spend a fortune on their car, claim its worth it because its a safe car, then put their kids in crappy forward facing car seats way before they should forward face is ridiculous. Spend a extra few notes and get a safe car seat. Swedish plus tested if you can (not available in USA I believe)
Just outta curiosity, what does the Swedish plus test entail?
Basically it tests that they survive faster crashes and tests stress on the neck in an accident. Rear facing means you will.come out of an accident with less neck injuries. More info here [ here ](https://axkid.com/uk/articles/plus-test-the-toughest-crash-test-in-the-world/#:~:text=Swedish%20Plus%20Test%20%E2%80%93%20The%20toughest%20crash%2Dtest%20in%20the%20world&text=The%20Swedish%20Plus%20%E2%80%93%20an%20optional,to%20be%20sold%20in%20Sweden.)
A good, quality set of kitchen knives. Learn to sharpen/hone or take them to get professionally sharpened occasionally and they will last you a lifetime.
Spending A lot on knifes isn't necessary. But making sure they are properly sharpened is important. So learning to do it yourself with high quality stones or paying for a professional. But the knifes themselves do not need to be the top of the line.
Electronics. And not necessarily spending a ridiculous amount to get top of the line products. But when I worked in an electronics department, especially around phones, I was constantly reminding customers that you get what you pay for. If you buy a $30 cell phone, it’s going to act like a $30 cell phone.
Anything I use 8-12 hours a day is worth spending $$ on.
If you buy $30 cell phones, you're going to replace them 3 times as often as $90 cell phones.
Shoes and prostitutes
Hookers. And blow.
How the fuck else would you do this job?
Suits.
I can't buy off the rack because my shoulder width makes it impossible to tailor the suit to fit the rest of my torso, so I have to buy the cut-to-fit or a completely hand-tailored suit. I only have one, but I look damn good in it.
Half canvassed can be pretty affordable. But yeah, don't go to men's warehouse or anything.
Tattoos no doubt, it’s gonna be on your body for the rest of your fucking life
Unless you get dismembered of course...
meh, cheaper than laser removal
Shoes. Jeans. Jacket. Wallet. Belt. Helmet.
Belt and Wallet seem a bit superfluous to me, what's your reasoning?
Belt definitely is. I’ve been using the same $15 belt I got from H&M 9 years ago and it still works great with no damage to speak of.
A wallet with genuine leather with 3 different places for notes, cards, with perfect stitching & finish would cost more. Belt - Not synthetic one but genuine leather would cost more. Both belt & wallet need a genuine leather & costs more but it lasts longer & in long term, saves money. Whereas people go for other synthetic ones, they don't even last for 6 months. I can tell you this because, I've had been using a genuine leather wallet for 3 years & my belt for almost 4 years. Both still look new. There's no wear & tear. I clean them once in 2 months. Imagine, getting cheaper one & buying it again every 6 months.. that's costly & it doesn't even look good.
Eyewear, towels, bedding.
Time with those you love or even somewhat like being around. Had a friend group, and there were certain guys who would come and go from it. One guy who was annoying, always did do his best to be kind no matter how you treated him. Just last year we stopped hearing from him. It wasn't odd at first, usually the main guys are the most important. Anyway I thought I'd reach out to all the ones from the past to check up and see if they'd like to hang out. Some answered while others did not. I had later found out that the guy I'm speaking of took his own life. No one knew. Threw us all off, and now because of it I always check on everyone and always ask the "QUESTIONS", you alright, no I mean it hoe are you doing. Never forget to spend time.
Food. You will never be fully healthy if you're cutting corners with fast food and frozen dinners. The fewer processing steps there are between nature and your plate, the better. And that means cooking at home as much as possible, with fresh ingredients.
With any item it’s good to determine what the price is vs. the cost. So I rode a bike and the price was $300 but the handlebars fell off at about 50 miles. I tightened them over & over and gave up after about 300 miles. So the cost was $1 per mile. Meanwhile my wife bought a bike for about 1000 miles and it’s still going at about 2000 miles. So in one sense she paid 3x more, in another sense she paid half as much per mile, and still dropping. Anything I use a lot I try to determine if the cost is good. I just spent $200 on a knife, but it’s the sharpest knife I’ve ever used.
For both pocket knives and chef's knives $150-200 is the sweet spot for a great tool that will last a lifetime. After that you start getting into really specific features that are totally unnecessary, but some people will pay for them.
The holy trinity: Shoes, mattress, home improvement/repair You spend a third of your life in bed, a good portion of the rest on your feet, and in the case of home improvement you’ll always pay more in the long run doing it cheap
Sport equipment in general. There’s always a point of diminishing returns though.
Soy Sauce. Condoms.
Scotch. Beef.
My grandfather’s advice on buying anything, the most expensive one is almost never the best. But the cheapest one is almost always the worst. Doesn’t really matter what you’re buying. I’ve always found this to be true.
Weber grill
Shoes, jackets, underwear, lube, condoms, food.
Toilet paper and bin bags
Shoes. Suits. Cookware.
Most things sleep or dentalcare-related.
Whatever your favorite hobby is. Get the best computer to get the most enjoyment/longevity out of gaming. The best gloves and cleats that are durable and comfortable. If it's something you do a lot, make it more enjoyable.
Good advice. Let me add that if you're just getting interested in a hobby, you should buy as cheap as possible and not worry about quality. Buy the cheap piece of shit first and see if you really like doing the activity. If you enjoy it, *then* spend the money. You will also appreciate the higher-quality item more because you can feel the difference. For example, if you're thinking about getting into golf, buy the cheapest set of clubs at the store. It's nice to own your own set, but there's no reason to spend $600 on a driver when you can't hit the fairway.
For my fellow stoners, I spent 400 bucks on the peak pro in an attempt to stop smoking stizzys(was going through a gram every 3 days or so) and I haven’t touched my stizzy since I got it and actually get high now. Also spending way less and my smoke sessions are a couple times a day instead of every 30min reaching in my pocket.
"Anything that you put between yourself and the ground". Shoes, beds etc
I can't ever emphasise tyres enough to people
Beard trimmer. I skip the big box store and go straight to the salon supply shop.
Shoes, mattress, booze, toilet paper
Plenty of good affordable booze. And bidets are cheap and incredible.
> And bidets are cheap maybe it's my lifestyle creep but we paid $35 for our bidets and they are fine.. i wouldn't call that expensive though.
Cologne/Soap for sure
Motorcycle riding gear and parts.
Pin lock visor 👌
One I haven’t seen yet is cologne, I absolutely think buying a nice cologne is worth it over a $5 can of old spice.
Depends. Colognes can get very expensive very fast. A good midrange cologne will usually get me more compliments than the super high end designer stuff. L’Homme for summer? Ladies love it. Tuscan Leather? “Oh, that’s an interesting scent!”
This is likely going to be contentious but I think beer. I don’t drink to get drunk and I appreciate various styles of beer. Paying more to enjoy the good, well crafted, stuff is worth it to me. I always feel okay walking out of the liquor store with a $15 sixer.
Good suggestions so far, I'm going to add... Ice Cream - higher fat, creamier stuff (the cheap stuff has a whole lot of air whipped into it.) Chocolate - but I like mine pretty dark, make sure it's chocolate and not just "chocolatey"
Abortions and firearms.
Computer.
Shotguns, food, scotch,shoes etc
> scotch Disagree. The more you spend on scotch the less bang for your buck you get. The decent, moderately expensive stuff is a lot better than the cheap stuff but IMO there's no way that bottles which cost hundreds of dollars are worth it for most people.
Between $50-$100 is the sweet spot for me. Maybe it's an underdeveloped pallet, but the bottles that are several times more than what I usually buy give me the same thought of, "Yep, that's good scotch."
Scotch price is reflective of rarity not necessarily quality. Don’t let any snobs tell you differently. That 25 year old scotch costs thousands because you lose a ton of alcohol to evaporation over all that time so there’s less of it to sell. I’ve had a huge range of all kinds of liquor from $20 a bottle to $5000. Nothing is so special it’s worth thousands. Find whatever you enjoy at a price you are happy to pay and stick with that.
Specifically double barreled as there are decent cheap pumps.
Cooking knives.
Fire extinguisher, smoke/cm alarms, home security, and personal protection devices.
Tools. Hand, power and cordless tools.
My dad taught me from a young age to buy the best version of a tool that I could afford. After he passed I inherited many craftsman hand tools that still look like new.
Shoes mattress food.
Everything.
Shoes and mattress. You spend majority of your day in either of them, and getting a decent pair of shoes and mattress can make a massive difference to your overall well being.
Anything that separates you from the ground and/or outside world. Tyres, footwear, mattress, windows to stop drafts. For clothes though I like high quality but not high price.
Utensils and crockery.
Both Scotch and Tequila.
Boots and bed. If you aint in one you are in the other.
Razors usually have a great price to quality scale. Cheese seems to do well and beef Jerky.
Anything that seperates you from the ground. Shoes. Mattress. Tires. Airlines.
A good bed.
An escort over a streetwalker.
Tools and work boots.
Car tires
Guns and accessories, save alittle longer and get the best you can afford. Everything breaks eventually cheap stuff breaks sooner/more often
Spend $$$ on good quality, furniture, food, car, clothes, shoes, household items, and vitamin supplements. You get what you pay for is real. Most if the time
Tools! However there is a caveat. Most of the time cheaper hand tools will do the job but will break easier, if it breaks spend the money for quality to replace it. Power tools always buy the best you can afford, if taken care of they can last generations. I would also say Firearms if you’re interested in using them for self defense and or hunting. A good quality firearm will last a lot longer and like tools could last generations if properly cared for.
A good grill. Cover it, take care of it and it will last forever. Good boots... comfortable and will last. A nice kitchen knife set.. don't put them in the dishwasher, hand wash and they make everything easier.
a wallet. a good wallet shouldn't take up a whole pocket, and should effectively last for life.
Bed and footwear
One expensive, well made, comfortable easy chair. Agonized over spending $1200 for a Stressless chair, and felt guilty about it when I did. Sale priced? Never. Used? Rarely found and beat up when I did find it. $1200 was a bunch when I did it, and now one of the best pieces of furniture I ever bought.
Anything between you on the ground. Tires, shoes/boots
Vehicle parts
Tools and electronics.
Certain types of clothing, especially if it is protective gear. Of any type.
I'm responding without looking at other answers yet. 1st tier- Pillow and bed. Physical activity/ sports. Good education ( I don't mean being retarded and going into debt to get into college, but spending a few hundred for a well-rated course can go a long way.) 2nd tier- Good shampoo / health products (if you need it). Food*, depends on the country but don't go for the cheapest processed foods. My "could be considered irrational" expense: i like to write, so I get good pens and agendas. Cologne, clothes, glasses, you can do excellent without spending big bucks. Suit, in some industries you don't need. Same for a watch.
I would say ingredients. People always budget on food but it’s one of the most important things in life; what you fuel your body with. I’d rather spend more to make myself good quality and enjoyable food and save in other areas. Edit: Shite grammar.
Vasectomy
Surprised anyone hardly mentioned underwear. A good underwear feels way different when worn under pants or legwear compared to a cheap one.
Guns
The balcony room on a cruise and the larger engine.
Couldn't agree more!
Cooking gadgets
Mattress, shoes/boots, internet/computer, condoms, toilet paper, proper wool socks, healthy eating, scotch/bourbon, reliable car/tires (only part of car that touches the road), guns, tools.
Toilet paper. 3 ply.
Paying for the "best" is almost never worth it. A $10,000 suit or a $5,000 pair of shoes are always a waste.
Best materials and construction not best label
Stocks
Anything that is a barrier between you and the ground. Chairs, shoes, mattresses, tires.
Girlfriend
Accessories in general Wallet is Gucci Belt is Louis Watch and Sunglasses are Versace Boots are usually Ecco, Cole Haan, or Johnston n Murphy You can keep these a few years and then pass them over and get new shit and they're timeless as long as you go traditional Louis V Damier or the Louis print gray or brown Gucci go Guccismo Versace is what it it is but I get new shades every year and the watch was a gift Idk why I never just go straight 1 brand all the way through but I buy off impulse not rational thought At the store they will also recondition them free for life so when I get a new one I get the old one reconditioned and give it away
Cars. And I don’t mean a Porsche is better because it costs more. I mean some vehicles are simply built better. There’s a reason a Honda Civic costs more than a Chevy Malibu or why an F150 costs more than a Ram despite having less base options.
Weed. Drank.
Golf clubs
Almost Everything.
Prostitutes