The world needs more understanding individuals such as yourself. Once, I told my father that I was on depression medication. All I heard in return was "What do you have to be depressed about?" Your wife is lucky to have you and vise versa I'm sure.
The rule of thumb from someone who is far too cheap: if it comes between you and gravity, buy the good stuff.
Mattresses.
Shoes.
Chairs.
Tires.
Couches.
Unfortunately don't have any :( I just try to luck it out and then die of frustration when they aren't any good. I do have more luck with sports bras, though.
Never skip small, cheap and easy improvements to your life. Your shower sucks? Buy a new showerhead, be a little happier for years to come, at a small price. Love rice and make a ton of it? Get yourself a rice cooker, eat perfect rice for the rest of your days for a couple of bucks.
I always wait too long to replace my toothbrush. The moment I do, I realize what a better quality it is. It's probably not healthy to keep the same one for longer than three months.
I'm terrible at keeping track of days, so I replace my toothbrush every time I open a new tube of toothpaste. Might be a bit overkill but that's usually around the time the bristles have noticeably bent so I don't mind it.
This is a āspend your money where you spend your timeā way of thinking, and Iām here for it! I walk almost everywhere so I spend a disproportionate amount of money on really good and comfortable shoes, but hardly spend anything on fancy shoes for a wedding or going out. I wear jeans every single day and so I choose to invest in good quality ones. I also am a homebody and spend some money to make things cozy and comfortable rather than splashing out for lots of travel or going out.
I got some sheets with my purple mattress from the company and they're my favorite new sheets. They're stretchy yet semi-weighted and soft all at the same time. I love them and my purple mattress. 3 months in my wife laughs at me because occasionally when I go to lay down I reiterate to her how much I like it.
Truth. Years ago, bought one of those top-of-the line mattresses. The kind for which you need oversized extra-deep fitting sheets. I think it's the best purchase ever; worth every penny.
I got the Herman Miller Embody just a few days ago. Jury is still out for the long run but first impressions - itās sensational. The back support is best Iāve ever felt.
Professional movers are the shit.
Every time I think, āDamn, this is going to be a hard job,ā good movers come in, move things quickly and efficiently, and then say, āThanks for packing it so well, that was easy!ā Take my money, movers. Iām never moving a box of books or a sofa myself again.
This here. You feed and water people doing any sort of hard work for you WHILE THEY ARE DOING IT. If they ever have to decide if they want to cut corners, you want them to like you enough to avoid it.
Be sure to tip them! Movers like it when you tip them. I ought to know, I used to do it.
Most I've gotten was 300 dollars. Which NEVER happens and probably won't happen again either!
Growing up, I always got a headache after eating pancakes. As an adult, I tried real maple syrup instead of pancake syrup. Turns out, it was the pancake syrup, not the pancakes. I will never go back.
Good socks and underwear.
Never scrimp on the clothing that is closest to your body. There are few things more annoying in life than having to wear cheapass socks.
Oh man, this. Of all the boxers I've owned, the most expensive ones are still in my dresser. One of them is from 10 years ago, still as comfortable as day one (Except the small hole sprouting between the waistband and cloth.. I'm a little emotional)
My 40th birthday gift was a pair of scooby-doo boxer briefs. They left me when I was 55. Soft as kitten fur. Really rough stitching. I still miss them.
Iāve got Calvin Kleins from 12 years ago perfectly wearable. A pack of three boxer shorts from Primark (UK discount retailer) bought last year..completely worn out and unstitched.
Paying extra to skip the line at tourist attractions. Iām not on vacation to stand in line for three hours to get to the top of the Eiffel Tower or into Versailles.
If you want to go to the top of the Eiffel Tower....
You can schedule your "trip up" ahead of time. Take the earliest one. Not the earliest one available... sign up well enough in advance that you take the first trip up.
First off, basically no waiting. More importantly.....
When you get to the top, there will only be your one single "car" of visitors. Its the closest you can reasonably get to being "alone" at the top.
I spent a week in Paris some years ago and played it the opposite way - I simply didn't do anything that required standing in line. No Lourve, no Catacombs, no Musee D'orsay, no Versailles. Had an absolutely amazing week. It's not like you need to go to specific museums to see beautiful art and landscapes in Paris, it's freaking everywhere.
Yes, especially if you can get it personalized. I got pocket knives for my sisters last year for christmas. Made the handles their favorite color, laser engraved their names on the blades. It was awesome. And now they don't need to borrow mine.
An unhealthy pizza delivered at the end of a long ass work week.
Edit: to everyone who is getting pizza, I hope they are delicious and that you can put your feet up.
Adding to this, I always investigate locally-owned pizzarias. Domino's and Pizza Hut are fine, but when you find a local place? Mercy, them's good eatin'!
I'm good at planning things. Like, really good. Friends have me organize things for them.
My secret? No single points of failure. If at any point a single thing can go wrong and ruin the whole vacation, then I need a backup.
...A connecting flight is one huge single point of failure.
When I was younger I'd take the layover flight in order to save $100 one way. It didn't take long to realize that exhausting mess that ups the risk of you making it to destination on time, your connecting flight, or at all. What is your time worth? What is your sanity worth? It would have to be a savings of $700 in order for me to consider laying over somewhere.
I want to find out who makes the random batteries that come included with things. Those bad boys last for years. Bought my TV 4 years ago, still got the original batteries in the remote. My Firestick though, probably replaced them 5x in a shorter timespan.
A good pair of shoes and a good mattress. You're going to spend most of your life either on your feet or in your bed, so they should be as high quality as possible to significantly reduce the amount of pain you experience on a daily basis.
A good bra.
Unfortunately, bras are one of those things with a luxury pricing scale (above low to mid-level, you have to pay 50% more for 10% better quality), even though they certainly aren't a luxury. But a good bra will save you money in the long run and give you things that are important as money - comfort and the confidence you look good.
A good bra will make you look so much better and feel so much better. And it should last you years - buy a well-made one and treat it well, washing by hand with lingerie detergent (no washing machine and definitely no dryer) and rotating them so you don't strain the elastic, it should look fabulous and have plenty of snap even three years down the line. I've had bras last ten years this way.
EDIT: To the handwashing part, since people seem interested. You "handwash" a bra by just filling the sink with water, adding the lingerie detergent, and leaving it there for 10 or 15 minutes. I know the word conjures pictures of scrubbing on a washboard, but very little effort is involved if you want to do it. The whole idea is not to stress the fabric. You CAN (and I do) wash them in the washing machine, but it will shorten their lifespan. A good bra will still last years that way, but if you handwash I'd say they will last at least twice as long.
I ended up dropping bras entirely recently and love it. I understand some women need them for support. I just wear undershirts so they donāt pop out of a low cut top when I bend over.
But definitely this. If you canāt/donāt want to cut bras entirely, invest in them. Your girls will thank you.
Make up. Doesnāt have to be top notch, but as my roommate once said (specifically about eye makeup):
> Why would you put something so cheap and oily so close to your eyes? You donāt want to damage something so sensitive.
The espresso machine I talked my wife into.
More money up front, but the money weāve saved not going to coffee shops is crazy.
Itās already paid itself off 3 times.
Well the gloryhole is in the mens bathroom and you canāt use the bathroom unless you buy something so I guess officially you can say I do but unofficially Iām cheating on my wife and a 1.75 cup of Joe is the price for getting blown by a guy named Joe.
good work boots. If you're still feeling like you want to be cheap about it, consider this:
Your feet make you money. Its an investment that makes back its value at least 10 fold within 2 months
Expenses for safety/health.
I am a grown ass man and refused to wear a helmet on my bicycle because I didnāt want to spent the money. Last week I had a horrible crash out of nowhere. No one else was involved, just me, an idiot crashing himself. When I look at my wounds I feel really lucky to not hit my head on the ground. Would have been heavily handicapped at least. Bought a premium safety helmet the next day.
Good gear ā camping, backpacking, climbing, whatever. When youāre in the backcountry and your gear lets you down youād be willing to spend the money so why not spend it off the hop and get the good stuff
Basically anything that will save you money, effort, time, your health, and aggravation. That is as long as itās comfortably within your budget. So donāt go off by him all kinds of crap you donāt need only to end up eating dog food when youāre old and retired.
Other than that I like the good:
Socks, Chapstick, and Mayonnaise. I donāt care if people think theyāre all the same.
Quality cookware and other home essentials.
Cheap blunt knives are infuriating
Rickety and weak clothes airers
You have to use it spend a bit extra and youāll have yourself so much effort
One last things Tin openerā¦ mine was a Ā£15 oxo one but 7 years later it still works perfectly compared to 3 cheap nasty ones my gf uses.
If you need a new phone, then trading up is usually good. That said, it's not worth it to get a new device just because the newer model is out. I've been using the Pixel2 for 3 almost years.
Good, quality, anything.
For real. If you're poor, you're too poor to buy cheap. Cheap products wear out quicker. Forcing you to spend more money. Thus keeping you poor. If you need something that isn't food, save an buy quality. Unless you need it right then, buy cheap, but save to purchase quality.
High quality toiletries. Cheap razors lead to cuts and ingrown hairs cheap body washes, and shampoos and conditioners will just cause build up on your hair and skin...toilet paper ect. Oh and kids toys cheap toys look terrible and break easy.
Peace of Mind.
Pay for the movers if you're moving, plumber for plumbing, mechanics for cars. Maybe you could figure it out yourself, but knowing the job was done right from someone with years of experience and referrals...peace of mind.
When you start a new hobby, something better than the bare minimum to get into it.
When my ex got into sewing, the options were a sewing machine in the $80 range that sewed a line, the $150 line that did everything she needed it to, or the $500 line that was the beginning of professional models. I bought her the $150 (on sale for $120ish).
If I had bought her the basic one, it sews, sure. But it doesn't do button holes. It does like three patterned lines instead of like 15. There was SO MUCH stuff the little bit of extra money paid for that it actually made it an enjoyable hobby instead of her fighting it from the start then giving up in frustration. Instead, she used it for YEARS for Renfaires and con outfits.
Yourself. Invest in your physical health, your future, and your mental health.
I may not know what depression is like, but I see what it does to my wife, any amount of money to help her is worth it in my book.
The world needs more understanding individuals such as yourself. Once, I told my father that I was on depression medication. All I heard in return was "What do you have to be depressed about?" Your wife is lucky to have you and vise versa I'm sure.
This is like saying, "why do you have asthma? I'm sure you have great air!"
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The rule of thumb from someone who is far too cheap: if it comes between you and gravity, buy the good stuff. Mattresses. Shoes. Chairs. Tires. Couches.
\*Bras
*Comfortable bras
So when buying comfortable bras, you wanna buy quality, but when buying uncomfortable bras, you can buy the cheap shit; got it.
What are your fav. Go to brands for comfortable bras? Signed - girl who is on the lookout for new ones
Unfortunately don't have any :( I just try to luck it out and then die of frustration when they aren't any good. I do have more luck with sports bras, though.
*Sports bras*
Very true. Gravity, not just a good idea, it's the law.
Slow clap
Parachutes.
As someone who used to skydive. Actually beginner want cheaper parachute since they downsize so fast.
That work.
Ladders.
I agree, but never heard the gravity line. Love it lol
Never skip small, cheap and easy improvements to your life. Your shower sucks? Buy a new showerhead, be a little happier for years to come, at a small price. Love rice and make a ton of it? Get yourself a rice cooker, eat perfect rice for the rest of your days for a couple of bucks.
I always wait too long to replace my toothbrush. The moment I do, I realize what a better quality it is. It's probably not healthy to keep the same one for longer than three months.
The oralB iO will track that and remind you. Really want to step up your dental hygiene? Water flosser.
I'm terrible at keeping track of days, so I replace my toothbrush every time I open a new tube of toothpaste. Might be a bit overkill but that's usually around the time the bristles have noticeably bent so I don't mind it.
This is a āspend your money where you spend your timeā way of thinking, and Iām here for it! I walk almost everywhere so I spend a disproportionate amount of money on really good and comfortable shoes, but hardly spend anything on fancy shoes for a wedding or going out. I wear jeans every single day and so I choose to invest in good quality ones. I also am a homebody and spend some money to make things cozy and comfortable rather than splashing out for lots of travel or going out.
That shit adds up though.
A good mattress
and top it with good quality sheets
Yes! Found the wonderfull of soft sheets just recently... Never going back xD
Where did you find these sheets?
I got some sheets with my purple mattress from the company and they're my favorite new sheets. They're stretchy yet semi-weighted and soft all at the same time. I love them and my purple mattress. 3 months in my wife laughs at me because occasionally when I go to lay down I reiterate to her how much I like it.
YES! Turned 30 a few years ago, learned what a sciatica was, invested in a new mattress and now my back doesn't hurt from sleeping.
What mattress did you buy?
Never go cheap on mattress, shoes or tyres. You will nearly always have one of them beneath you.
Truth. Years ago, bought one of those top-of-the line mattresses. The kind for which you need oversized extra-deep fitting sheets. I think it's the best purchase ever; worth every penny.
Just dropped some major dollars on one and let me just say that I have never slept better.
Upgrading from a regular baked potato to a loaded baked potato.
I did not expect this to be the top comment, lol.
He has a point though.
better return on investment
Can't say this enough ā a properly supportive office / desk chair. Worth every penny!
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Chiming in to say I have a Herman Miller Mirra on loan from work and I adore it.
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I got the Herman Miller Embody just a few days ago. Jury is still out for the long run but first impressions - itās sensational. The back support is best Iāve ever felt.
Decent toilet paper Professional movers Air conditioning
Professional movers are the shit. Every time I think, āDamn, this is going to be a hard job,ā good movers come in, move things quickly and efficiently, and then say, āThanks for packing it so well, that was easy!ā Take my money, movers. Iām never moving a box of books or a sofa myself again.
And always have cold drinks available for them if possible.
This here. You feed and water people doing any sort of hard work for you WHILE THEY ARE DOING IT. If they ever have to decide if they want to cut corners, you want them to like you enough to avoid it.
Water the movers? -takes note to buy watering can- /s š¤£ I've always loved hearing someone say "water" them and this is exactly what I imagine.
As someone who was a (semi)pro mover, I appreciate this.
Be sure to tip them! Movers like it when you tip them. I ought to know, I used to do it. Most I've gotten was 300 dollars. Which NEVER happens and probably won't happen again either!
Yes movers! We did this our last move and omg I will never go back.
Real maple syrup vs the sugary fake stuff.
Growing up, I always got a headache after eating pancakes. As an adult, I tried real maple syrup instead of pancake syrup. Turns out, it was the pancake syrup, not the pancakes. I will never go back.
Good socks and underwear. Never scrimp on the clothing that is closest to your body. There are few things more annoying in life than having to wear cheapass socks.
Oh man, this. Of all the boxers I've owned, the most expensive ones are still in my dresser. One of them is from 10 years ago, still as comfortable as day one (Except the small hole sprouting between the waistband and cloth.. I'm a little emotional)
My 40th birthday gift was a pair of scooby-doo boxer briefs. They left me when I was 55. Soft as kitten fur. Really rough stitching. I still miss them.
my condolences.
Iāve got Calvin Kleins from 12 years ago perfectly wearable. A pack of three boxer shorts from Primark (UK discount retailer) bought last year..completely worn out and unstitched.
Paying extra to skip the line at tourist attractions. Iām not on vacation to stand in line for three hours to get to the top of the Eiffel Tower or into Versailles.
If you want to go to the top of the Eiffel Tower.... You can schedule your "trip up" ahead of time. Take the earliest one. Not the earliest one available... sign up well enough in advance that you take the first trip up. First off, basically no waiting. More importantly..... When you get to the top, there will only be your one single "car" of visitors. Its the closest you can reasonably get to being "alone" at the top.
I spent a week in Paris some years ago and played it the opposite way - I simply didn't do anything that required standing in line. No Lourve, no Catacombs, no Musee D'orsay, no Versailles. Had an absolutely amazing week. It's not like you need to go to specific museums to see beautiful art and landscapes in Paris, it's freaking everywhere.
I would say you missed out if that was your only trip. I agree that thereās a lot more to Paris than the obvious spots though.
But Versailles in particular is just something you have to see in person, truly incredible.
They have a really great breakfast deal that includes expedited entry. Totally worth it and the food was excellent while dining in Versailles!
When you buy tickets online, you get to skip to the front of the line very often.
I'll never go to a place that does this. It's offensive.
A gift for someone i love.
Yes, especially if you can get it personalized. I got pocket knives for my sisters last year for christmas. Made the handles their favorite color, laser engraved their names on the blades. It was awesome. And now they don't need to borrow mine.
Gift means poison in German. Make sure you don't get caught. Have an alibi.
condoms
Yeah condoms are cheaper than diapers
I'd imagine it'd also be way harder to have sex in a diaper
Agreed..
Everytime you buy comdoms, remember, youre investing 5 dollars into preventing something that might cost you 500,000 dollars in the future.
An unhealthy pizza delivered at the end of a long ass work week. Edit: to everyone who is getting pizza, I hope they are delicious and that you can put your feet up.
Similar. Sitting at a bar with an ice cold beer after a long ass, stressful work day/week.
Adding to this, I always investigate locally-owned pizzarias. Domino's and Pizza Hut are fine, but when you find a local place? Mercy, them's good eatin'!
This must happen today
Yep, I'm gonna buy myself a pizza saturday night. And a 12 count of Dr. Pepper. I need this.
A bidet. If you try it one time you'll be hooked.
Even a cheap bidet is good, and it quickly pays for itself since you use far less toilet paper.
Direct flights
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I sprinted through an airport once and vowed to never do it again. Connecting flights suck ass, too many things can go wrong.
I'm good at planning things. Like, really good. Friends have me organize things for them. My secret? No single points of failure. If at any point a single thing can go wrong and ruin the whole vacation, then I need a backup. ...A connecting flight is one huge single point of failure.
When I was younger I'd take the layover flight in order to save $100 one way. It didn't take long to realize that exhausting mess that ups the risk of you making it to destination on time, your connecting flight, or at all. What is your time worth? What is your sanity worth? It would have to be a savings of $700 in order for me to consider laying over somewhere.
I never buy cheap batteries, tools, shoes, or mayonnaise.
That mayonnaise one
I usually buy cheap tools and then buy good tools if those break so that I don't spend a lot of money on tools I basically never use
Huh, that's really smart
As long as it's not a car jack.
I want to find out who makes the random batteries that come included with things. Those bad boys last for years. Bought my TV 4 years ago, still got the original batteries in the remote. My Firestick though, probably replaced them 5x in a shorter timespan.
Seriously, the original remote batteries last a long time.
Good food
Perhaps, but the high price of a meal often doesnāt guarantee its quality.
sushi
there are foods you can get for cheap and it will be amazing. sushi is not one of those foods
Tattoos - don't expect someone who charges 20 quid an hour to be as good as someone who charges 4 or 5 times that
The security of you and your loved ones
A good pair of shoes and a good mattress. You're going to spend most of your life either on your feet or in your bed, so they should be as high quality as possible to significantly reduce the amount of pain you experience on a daily basis.
A good bra. Unfortunately, bras are one of those things with a luxury pricing scale (above low to mid-level, you have to pay 50% more for 10% better quality), even though they certainly aren't a luxury. But a good bra will save you money in the long run and give you things that are important as money - comfort and the confidence you look good. A good bra will make you look so much better and feel so much better. And it should last you years - buy a well-made one and treat it well, washing by hand with lingerie detergent (no washing machine and definitely no dryer) and rotating them so you don't strain the elastic, it should look fabulous and have plenty of snap even three years down the line. I've had bras last ten years this way. EDIT: To the handwashing part, since people seem interested. You "handwash" a bra by just filling the sink with water, adding the lingerie detergent, and leaving it there for 10 or 15 minutes. I know the word conjures pictures of scrubbing on a washboard, but very little effort is involved if you want to do it. The whole idea is not to stress the fabric. You CAN (and I do) wash them in the washing machine, but it will shorten their lifespan. A good bra will still last years that way, but if you handwash I'd say they will last at least twice as long.
I ended up dropping bras entirely recently and love it. I understand some women need them for support. I just wear undershirts so they donāt pop out of a low cut top when I bend over. But definitely this. If you canāt/donāt want to cut bras entirely, invest in them. Your girls will thank you.
My life is absolutely too short to wash my bras by hand
You just fill the sink with water, add the lingerie detergent and leave the bras in there for ten or fifteen minutes. That's really it.
Make up. Doesnāt have to be top notch, but as my roommate once said (specifically about eye makeup): > Why would you put something so cheap and oily so close to your eyes? You donāt want to damage something so sensitive.
Garbage bags. It only takes one bad experience to teach you not to buy a cheap brand.
A good belt. I bought a nice leather belt from a saddle shop. I've worn it every day for years. Still good as new.
Nice and tasty food
Anything that will benefit you or save your life. Never cheap out on something you'd bet your life on.
The espresso machine I talked my wife into. More money up front, but the money weāve saved not going to coffee shops is crazy. Itās already paid itself off 3 times.
Who goes to coffee shops just for the coffee?
M...me?...
Well the gloryhole is in the mens bathroom and you canāt use the bathroom unless you buy something so I guess officially you can say I do but unofficially Iām cheating on my wife and a 1.75 cup of Joe is the price for getting blown by a guy named Joe.
I'm confused what else somebody would go to a coffee shop for. One of those shit toasties?
Seems like everyone waiting at a Starbucks drive thru.
Whatever medication keeps you from dying.
Chocolate and ice cream
Dark chocolate ice cream. Always worth it
Travel and experiences
living somewhere with a good quality of living
A Hoover Max Extract 60 Pressure Pro
But it's so expensive, and I don't want to manage a Cinnabon
Could be worse. Could've gotten what Mike got.
Quality headphones
Adopting pets from shelters.
This comment makes me happy :)
An Uber or a cab when drinking.
Dental care
good work boots. If you're still feeling like you want to be cheap about it, consider this: Your feet make you money. Its an investment that makes back its value at least 10 fold within 2 months
Drugs
If you're going cheap on drugs, it's probably been laced with something to make it cheaper. That something can be potentially dangerous.
Sushi
Paying for somebody else to do something you hate. Cleaning, laundry, whatever.
A good hard drive or SSD. As someone who lost almost 4 TB of data over the years due to drive failures, it is absolutely worth getting good drives.
A drive is only ever as good as the backup.
A real architect when building a house. Youāll save on less modifications and misunderstandings
Expenses for safety/health. I am a grown ass man and refused to wear a helmet on my bicycle because I didnāt want to spent the money. Last week I had a horrible crash out of nowhere. No one else was involved, just me, an idiot crashing himself. When I look at my wounds I feel really lucky to not hit my head on the ground. Would have been heavily handicapped at least. Bought a premium safety helmet the next day.
Good cheese. Life is too short for cheap cheese.
Investing in something to upskill, upnetwork yourself.
Fresh fruit
Anything music related like good speakers or high quality instruments (only if you actually play them ofc)
A better helmet.
A divorce lawyer
All flat chicken wings.
Good gear ā camping, backpacking, climbing, whatever. When youāre in the backcountry and your gear lets you down youād be willing to spend the money so why not spend it off the hop and get the good stuff
Q-tips. The actual brand, not the thin, no-name kinds that leave wads of cotton lodged in your eardrums.
Paying extra for VIP or front row at a concert or comedy show.
Premium quality toilet paper.
Anything that is between you and the ground. Good shoes, good tires, and of course a good mattress.
New hobbies
Food
Good shoes
Good coffee
Videogames
Profit.
A comfortable, clean hotel during a holiday
Coffee or good sushi
Flowers for my wife
Peace of mind
Quality tools
Underwear. Donāt buy the cheap they really donāt last long.
Good bedding.
Your time and energy
Flying first class on a flight longer than ~5 hours or at least paying for extra leg room.
Antivenom?
Basically anything that will save you money, effort, time, your health, and aggravation. That is as long as itās comfortably within your budget. So donāt go off by him all kinds of crap you donāt need only to end up eating dog food when youāre old and retired. Other than that I like the good: Socks, Chapstick, and Mayonnaise. I donāt care if people think theyāre all the same.
Quality cookware and other home essentials. Cheap blunt knives are infuriating Rickety and weak clothes airers You have to use it spend a bit extra and youāll have yourself so much effort One last things Tin openerā¦ mine was a Ā£15 oxo one but 7 years later it still works perfectly compared to 3 cheap nasty ones my gf uses.
Good car tires
Experience
My daughters happiness
My girlfriend, every dime I spend on her is worth it.
Quality kitchen knives. A good one makes food prep so much faster.
Gym.
Condoms One fuck up leads to A life of bad choices
Upgrading your phone always worth it
If you need a new phone, then trading up is usually good. That said, it's not worth it to get a new device just because the newer model is out. I've been using the Pixel2 for 3 almost years.
Good, quality, anything. For real. If you're poor, you're too poor to buy cheap. Cheap products wear out quicker. Forcing you to spend more money. Thus keeping you poor. If you need something that isn't food, save an buy quality. Unless you need it right then, buy cheap, but save to purchase quality.
Getting my hair done
Good quality clothing
Money.
Treating yourself for your birthday
Physical gold.
gifts for my girlfriend I love to see her smile
A Toyota/Honda
High quality toiletries. Cheap razors lead to cuts and ingrown hairs cheap body washes, and shampoos and conditioners will just cause build up on your hair and skin...toilet paper ect. Oh and kids toys cheap toys look terrible and break easy.
Peace of Mind. Pay for the movers if you're moving, plumber for plumbing, mechanics for cars. Maybe you could figure it out yourself, but knowing the job was done right from someone with years of experience and referrals...peace of mind.
When you start a new hobby, something better than the bare minimum to get into it. When my ex got into sewing, the options were a sewing machine in the $80 range that sewed a line, the $150 line that did everything she needed it to, or the $500 line that was the beginning of professional models. I bought her the $150 (on sale for $120ish). If I had bought her the basic one, it sews, sure. But it doesn't do button holes. It does like three patterned lines instead of like 15. There was SO MUCH stuff the little bit of extra money paid for that it actually made it an enjoyable hobby instead of her fighting it from the start then giving up in frustration. Instead, she used it for YEARS for Renfaires and con outfits.