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It often doesn't really matter if you buy the cheaper version of an item — think store brand versus name brand — to save a buck. But every now and then, the difference in price translates into a difference in using the darn thing.

Interested in products that are worth the extra dollar, Reddit user u/Bellabuns_xo made a post on the platform, asking everyone: "What's something you used to be cheap on, until you tried a high-quality version, and now you can't go back?"

From eggs to winter jackets, here are some of the most-upvoted replies.

#1

“I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread Good bras. God! It helps to have a good bra which would fit you and not leave marks on your skin.

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MagicalUnicorn
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and feels even better taking off at the end of the day!

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Of course, pricier purchases are impossible if you don't have the money for it. Right now, more than three in four Americans (77%) are feeling anxious about their financial situation. So it's probably the right time to rethink our budgeting.

At first glance, what's so hard about it, right? You just put together numbers and stick to them. But we humans are flawed creatures, full of expensive urges and impulses, and as Doug Nordman, who retired at 41 and now runs the website Military Financial Independence and is the author of The Military Guide to Financial Independence and Retirement, pointed out, changing our habits is hard.

"Our ancestral hunter-gatherer brains have not evolved for today's society," he told Bored Panda. "Behavioral financial psychology wants instant gratification instead of providing for future you — let alone for your freedom."

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    #2

    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread My bed. Please everyone, treat yourself and buy a high quality bed set. Mattresses are expensive but it’s worth its weight in gold. Even if you just get a new set of covers, something with a high thread count. Sleep itself isn’t as important as how you sleep.

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    Robby_hay
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Completely agree! Someone once told me to spend money on my bed, my couch and my shoes because you spend the majority of your life in them - have always followed that advice!

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    #3

    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread Clothing. I used to buy cheap polyester clothes from Kohl's and other massive retailers, but one day I was shopping in a higher end place and bought a really nice heavy duty cotton henley and every time I went into my closet I wanted to wear it. So I decided to empty my closet and start over with better quality clothes. Now I have half as many clothes as I did before, but I feel good in all of them, and they will last for years instead of months. Instead of buying four $10 Polo shirts, I buy one $40 *quality* Polo shirt.

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    Nilsen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Vimes Theory on social economics and boots. If you can afford good quality boots or other items they will not only outlast the cheap ones, but in the long run you'll spend less than if you had bought the cheap ones.

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    Indeed, for many households, sticking to a budget is way easier said than done.

    A 2019 study found that even though most consumers (74%) have a budget, 79% of them fail to follow it.

    On average, the weekly amount that people spend — not including bills like mortgage or rent, utilities, etc. — is $340, or $143 more than the average $197 budgeted. That extra spending adds up to roughly $7,400 each year.

    #4

    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread Cheese. I used to eat Kraft singles on my sandwiches until I got with my wife and she buys the nice Tillamook cheese. I could never eat that fake plastic s**t EVER again

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    #5

    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread I am german, sooo: Bread.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I work in a bakery and get all the free bread I want. Nice crusty sourdough. The stuff from the grocery stores doesn't even compare.

    SealOfDisapproval
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A few years ago I tried baking my own bread, and now I can't go back.

    Shellie Jean
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So true! Good bread cannot be beat.

    Kayjunmoon
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bake flatbread every evening for supper from grain grown in fields I can see from my window. My wee town has 4 bakeries baking great loaves of which I buy about 4 a week. All using local flour. 1.50 euro per loaf for hand made bread. Lovely.

    Paula Pattison
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But even cheap bread in Germany is good

    Joroches
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay but I didn't know German and good bread were synonymous. French and Italian maybe.

    Trillian
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol. You can use a baguette or ciabatta to wipe up olive oil or sauce but if you want bread find a German bakery

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    Carole Strawn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Germany has the most awesome bakeries and bread. I wanted to load my suitcases before I came home.

    Baali Venomax
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i dont really eat bread anymore. I'll buy Subs if I want sandwiches or a few wholemeal ones in Tescos but aside from that, Its not part of my diet nowadays.

    Kat Min
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm also german and love my bread, but with the crazy rise in energy and food prices, bread has become a total luxury item. Fck you Putin! Just curl up and d**!

    Khara Mei
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. Got an amazing baker down the road, better bread than I can make and not actually that much more than the cheap nasty stuff at the corner shop (we don't have a supermarket here, but it's better bread than theirs too I bet).

    Jane W.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That bread looks great. I'm German-American, and seem to have lost the skill somewhere. Still love bread, though.

    Huddo's sister
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my case, since I have to get gluten free bread, it has to be one that is as close to glutenous bread as possible. Thankfully there are some good ones now.

    Catherine Couch
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And also butter, you can use so much less of the good kind.

    Jeffrey Diehl
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am from San Francisco, so sourdough. Lots of sourdough.

    Lyone Fein
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh yes. For those in the USA, I would like to recommend Dave's Bread. As far as packaged store bought bread goes, it's the best.

    lazypanda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am not German. But I will still pay my weight in gold for good bread

    Nazda Pokmov
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to bake my own creations of bread.

    Sandy Parker
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I left NYC - to live 70 miles north I would never have guessed what I was losing GOOD BREAD.

    H M
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh yes, like that bread not shop bread

    Randolph Croft
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best bread I've ever had was in France, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Germany, Hungary, Czech Rep...... hm. Must be something in the water.

    Queeqec
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Austrian. So:excellent,dark sourdough bread *yummy*

    John Mike
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Definitely, most of the cheap bread you buy it today and the next day it's bad, while good bread kept in a cool place or in the fridge can taste good even after a week, but the cheap one, neah, one day later and it's super crumbly tastes like it's a month old bread, unless they put some additives that keeps it in good shape for a month or more, but the smell and taste it's still off.

    Timbob
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you’re really German, soooooo: Beer!

    Ervin Conn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have a local bakery (Catskills NY) called Bread Alone and I always point visiting German folks there for bread. So far they have all liked it. I am hooked on sourdough and I am just too lazy to make it myself. I don't mind supporting local foodies if the quality is high.

    JuJu
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the days when I buy fresh bread from "Backstein". Just thinking about the smell makes me smile

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    #6

    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread A winter coat.

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    sturmwesen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1000 times yes. I miss my Marmot Coat:-(

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    So it might be best to start with little changes and take it from there. "The biggest mistake people make (early in their financial literacy) is not knowing where their money goes," Nordman said.

    "Track your spending for a few months (whatever way is easiest for you), cut out the waste (you get to decide what’s wasted), and automate as much of your spending and investing as you can."

    #7

    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread I find it weird that this comment isn't here (unless i overlooked it) but TOILET PAPER! Once i started using 2ply i knew there was no way in hell i was going back to 1ply.

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    Isabella
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2 ply? I never erven consider buying something with less then 3!

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    #8

    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread Butter

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    Karen Fernley
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep. I only use real butter, even tho i dont actually like the taste. I buy it cause its not full of plastic and doesnt come in a plastic tub

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    #9

    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread We cheaped out and bought low quality garbage bags once. It made our week a misery. They split, leaking bin juice all over the pantry floor. They burst halfway to the wheelie bin. They just make more work all round, and never end up being a saving as you have to double up anyway. False economy.

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    Elwood Schwartz (it/that)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My workplace keeps buying thinner and thinner trash bags. This latest batch splits every time and we end up double bagging. So we go thru twice as many bags now and they wonder why we ask to order more so often.

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    At its core, good budgeting is not about depriving yourself or being cheap. It's about being honest with yourself on what's important to you and then putting your money into your virtues.

    It's basically aligning your spending with your values and cutting back on areas that don’t reflect them.

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    #10

    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread Running shoes. I thought I could just get regular tennis shoes and call it good. I started to train for a 5k and my “reward” to myself for finishing was to get a pair of actual running shoes. My gosh the difference is unbelievable and I will never be able to run in anything else ever again

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    troufaki13
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shoes in general. Better to have one good pair than two crappy ones

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    #11

    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread Eggs. Once I tried free range organic farm fresh eggs with those deep orange yolks..I just couldn't go back. Paying over $6 a dozen isn't cheap but so worth it.

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    Aisling Raye
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My brother's neighborhood bylaws decided that chickens where okay as long as you have no more than 6. That was a few years ago and now the whole family just get our eggs from his chickens. They are SO much better. Unless I'm going to be baking up a storm and need a lot of eggs, I'll choose happy backyard chicken eggs over store bought every time.

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    #12

    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread Windshield wipers. I used to buy the cheap ones and would get so annoyed that they would always skip across the windshield. I thought all wipers did that until I bought the expensive ones. I’ll never buy the cheap ones again.

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    William Teach
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is one I was thinking of adding. I work in the new car business, and the manufacturer brand we sell isn't cheap, but, they last. Good wipers can last you years. I never had to change them on my last lease, that was 3 years. Buy good ones

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    #13

    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread Shoes

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    Sandy D
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. I occasionally wear other comfy shoes like crocs, etc but if I'm going to be wearing shoes for a few hours or more, gotta be Birkenstock. They have gotten outrageously costly, but they support my feet perfectly and last practically forever. I have older sandals and newer, clogs (about 20+ yrs old), closed heel slip on shoes and shearling ankle high boots. I love them because they give me happy feet!

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    #14

    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread Coffee. We always had instant coffee/chicory blend growing up poor, and I would always enjoy good filter coffee if we went to a restaurant. Then in grad school someone introduced me to good instant coffee (100% freeze-dried arabica, no chicory), and then 6 months later the students clubbed together to buy a cheap drip-filter coffee machine and that was that. Also around that time I bought my first pair of Calvin Klein undies at a sale. Never looked back in either arena. Worth mentioning, to feed our coffee addiction we used to brew two pots in the morning, with freshly ground beans to lure the punters in, and basically sell one pot's worth for a marginal profit which allowed us to pretty much not have to pay for our own coffee. Also we were cheaper than the coffee stand nearest to our building, so we captured the departmental coffee market.

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    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A few years ago the Senseo broke. It was 3 yo!!! Got out the old filter coffee machine and oh boy, what a difference. The coffee is great and cheaper to make too.

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    #15

    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread Olive oil

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    Michelle M
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My hair and skin cry if I don't feed them Olive oil daily. I never run out of it. Edit: extra virgin olive oil is the best.

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    #16

    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread Steak. It's not something I buy often due to the expense (more of a rare treat), but when you do, It's best to go for one that's high quality (lots of marbling, well-aged, a good thickness & cut, etc). When cooking steak, there's not a lot you can do to make a low quality one taste great, but if you start with a quality ingredient, then there's likewise not a lot you can do to go wrong with it.

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    #17

    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread dish soap. my god, i will never again purchase great value dishsoap. dawn ftw

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    T'Mar of Vulcan
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In South Africa it's Sunlight dishwashing liquid. Other brands just don't compare.

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    #18

    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread Computer chair

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    Isabella
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For those gaming and working from home, this makes a huge difference.

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    #19

    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread Ballpoint pens, used to get the 99 cents for like 5 or 6 and now pay $2-3 per pen

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    Owen Jarvis
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This. I know my day's going to suck a little bit more if I get to work and realise I forgot my good pen. Cheap biro's are horrible.

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    #20

    My Dyson vacuum. My dog sheds a lot and cheap vacuums would only last a year before breaking.

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    T'Mar of Vulcan
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We got a German brand, Karcher. Also very good value for money.

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    #21

    Underwear! I decided to try some more expensive underwear and I bought some form 3 different brands. One of them definitely stood out as the winner, AND I'M NEVER GOING BACK!!

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    Sandy D
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did too. I love Tomboy X. I am partial to their longer women's boxer briefs. Why should guys wear comfy undies and women wear horrible ones. You do get what you pay for in these

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    #22

    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread Soap! Cheap soap just strips your skin. Expensive soap makes it so you can't keep your hands off yourself - skin so soft and pliable, plump and fresh and glowing and smooth. Wow. Game changer.

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    #23

    Cat food. Now that I buy the fancier brand that actually looks like food I don’t think I can go back to feeding my cat lumps of brown mush that look the same no matter what the meat is.

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    K- THULU
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh yesssss....no mystery meat for my cat..... He eats better than I do.....

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    #24

    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread A menstrual cup! I cannot describe how much better it made my period days. No mess and way less discomfort than when I was using pads and tampons. Never going back!

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    InvincibleRodent
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This 100%. I know they don't work for everyone, but if you can, please do try them. Yes, you have to get a bit more up close and personal with things, but it's not only more comfortable for a lot of people (for a lot of reasons), it's also very budget-friendly, as you can use one cup for up to 7 years (though I'm guessing it varies by brand), and it's putting much less of a strain on the environment than disposable products. If you can't use them, or don't like them for any reason whatsoever, it's fine, no biggie, but please, do try if you can.

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    #25

    Parmegiano

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    Caro Caro
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The real stuff, a hunk of it. Not pre grated, or that dry stuff in cans.

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    #26

    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread Whiskey. Alcohol tax is high in Aus so if you are already paying a buttload, you may as well buy the actual good stuff.

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    SealOfDisapproval
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wasn't much into whiskey, until I found the products of Islay.

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    #27

    Art supplies. I got to use really high-quality stuff for my college classes changed my life.

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    BonnyDK
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially kids art supplies. The good sulfite construction paper is thicker, stronger, and fades a lot less. Crayons, scissors, brushes, colored pencils, paint, clay, and ceramic glazes are always better at a higher dollar and last for years. The difference it makes in the quality of their artwork is amazing. And I taught them how to take care of their supplies properly and how to conserve the high end stuff. 700-1100 students per year.

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    #28

    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread Earbuds/headphones. Used to think people who paid over $20 for earbuds were ridiculous. Eventually got tired of my $12 ones breaking or being such low quality.

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    Dan Padgett
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try high quality wired earphones, next level. Bluetooth really drops the quality.

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    #29

    Technology. Like, screen monitors, consoles, laptops, phones, etc. some of it high quality products are far more worth the buck

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I generally buy Motorola. Cheapest option, does the job. Stay away from Huawei or any phone that comes with TikTok pre installed. I'm normally not a conspiracy theory person, but TikTok is a huge red flag for personal security.

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    #30

    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread Airplane tickets. I can’t go back to economy for long flights after experiencing first class.

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    Isabella
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a little hard to do, not too many can afford a first class ticket.

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    #31

    Comforter for your bed. My parents live in Canada and the room I grew up in had some problem with the heating duct so in the winter, the vent only faintly provided heat. I had some kid's polyester filled comforter which wasn't very warm at all. I'd always double or triple up with some sheets. When I was older and had a job, I absolutely splurged on a $300 down filled duvet with "box construction" (Meaning that it wasn't just a down sandwiched between two sheets and then stitched together into quilted compartments, each compartment had cotton walls sewn into it so the top and bottom of the duvet didn't touch. Anyway, the first night I slept with that duvet was pure heaven. So very soft and warm. 30 years later, that duvet has travelled across the country with me and we used it every night still, and it's still warm and cozy.

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    #32

    Socks. I used to get the basic twelve pack of white socks, but switched to darn tough wool socks. I was a little sticker shocked at first but I’m not blowing holes in them because of my fungus toe anymore.

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    #33

    1. avocadoes. bought them from a company that buys them directly from the farmers, and i cant go back to storebought ones. 2. hiking boots. i learned to appreciate good hiking boots when i went on a hiking trip wearing. sneakers.

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    Chich
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not all expensive hiking boots are created equal. Bought a $350 pair (mid 90s) recommended by some friends. Thought I'd broken them in but got blisters anyway, Took them into a shoe repair place run by this old Italian guy to get them stretched. Pulled them out of the bag and all he says is "Oh, those goddamn things"

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    #34

    PC, doesn't matter if it's a laptop or desktop, I'll never be using a cheap one unless I'm forced to. I want to play games at ultra graphics and have apps running well.

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    Owen Jarvis
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe a good PC really does pay for itself. When I have to use a cheaper one at work, the difference is obvious in seconds.

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    #35

    Spaghetti. Started off with no name stuff. Then barilla. Now de cecco or rummo. In absolute terms it’s not much more expensive and tastes way better.

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    Ivo H
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always buy most expensive spaghetti I find in store. They're like three times the cost of the cheapest one, but still under $2. But the difference in taste and the way the sauce stick to the surface is worth much more.

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    #36

    Toilet seats. I didn’t really pay attention much and assumed any “upgrade” would be expensive. But a wood one that *soft closes* is a game changer and only about $10 more than it’s plastic counterpart.

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    InvincibleRodent
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Interesting- the soft close, for me, was a disappointment. I'm unsure of the price range of it, but it wore out quicker than I ever would have thought, and I never even bothered to fix it- I just.... lowered the lid by hand.

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    #37

    Old fashioned shaving soap & brush. My uncle is a retired barber whose bathroom is decorated with all that old time barber stuff. After seeing it for years i was finally curious enough to try it. Never went back to barbasol or Edge. Much smoother shave and face feels so much better after a shave now.

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    indiecognition
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want one of the things that heats shaving cream while it's dispensed. Now and then I get a hot shave at a barber, and it feels so nice.

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    Meat. Especially goat. So tasty, and worth the price

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    “I Can’t Go Back”: 30 Expensive Purchases That Really Paid Off, As Shared By People In This Online Thread A container for my water. Broke a few bottles in my life from dropping them so I just said f**k it and bought a Stanley Thermos Master Series 44 fl. oz. Best 80 bucks I ever spent and it's got a lifetime warranty.

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    #40

    Cameras. Sure, if you know your stuff, you can tease beautiful pictures out of a Holga, but if you do low light stuff, high speed stuff, or a combination of both, you gravitate to the best you can afford. Tablets/laptops. I used a very expensive Microsoft Surface as my main computer for years and was quite upset when my friend dropped it and killed it. But for the rest... I am cheap. Cars, bikes, electronics, furniture, clothes, groceries...

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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For anyone who rides a lot, I'd recommend a higher end bicycle (buy used). I regret not being able to afford a good bike when I was young. I found that low end bikes take the fun out of the experience.

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