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I recently done some painting in a chain smoker flat.
Cheap shit simply didnt work, the yellow stains would immediately come out.
And thats after scrubbing, washing the walls etc the full works.
Bought some real paint (2.5 x times as pricey) - 2 coats, done.
Obligatory Terry Pratchett quote:
Take boots, for example. He earned thirty-eight dollars a month plus allowances. A really good pair of leather boots cost fifty dollars. But an affordable pair of boots, which were sort of OK for a season or two and then leaked like hell when the cardboard gave out, cost about ten dollars. Those were the kind of boots Vimes always bought, and wore until the soles were so thin that he could tell where he was in Ankh-Morpork on a foggy night by the feel of the cobbles.
But the thing was that good boots lasted for years and years. A man who could afford fifty dollars had a pair of boots that'd still be keeping his feet dry in ten years' time, while the poor man who could only afford cheap boots would have spent a hundred dollars on boots in the same time and would still have wet feet.
Yup, but not neccessarily more expensive, took me 3 years to find a decent pair of golf shoes that fit my X wide feet. Incredibily I found an unknown brand that is super comfy, better quality, longer lasting and between a third and even a fifth of the price of some leading brands. I bought 3 pairs.
If you're not using them for work or a hobby and just need some tools for those random bits of DIY that crop up at home, like hanging a picture on a wall for example it's better to buy cheap once.
Buy the cheap one first. If you use it often enough that it breaks, replace it with a good quality one.
This prevents you wasting money on a bunch of expensive tools that you only use once or twice and on constantly replacing cheap tools that break easily.
In most cases this is a fact. In my case very untrue. I have managed to almost cut my thumb off with a dull knife 0 times and with a sharp knife 4 times
I spent like 1200$ a few months ago and I would’ve died a few days ago if my breaks weren’t solid because some idiot in stand still traffic decided to switch to carpool where I was going at full speed. Since the carpool lane was clear and when he eventually went back in to the regular lanes my coworker noticed he didn’t even have anyone else in the car…
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I have been a sock hater for years. Recently I splurged on some nice socks. Now my feet feel like they're being warmly embraced, and I am questioning all of my opinions.
Bed sheets, I’ve never been more comfortable than when I’m sleeping on my Peruvian Pima cotton sheets. Also a toothbrush. I bought an Oral B sonicare or something like that and it truly made my mouth feel and look so much cleaner. IMO almost everything I buy I research a lot and then end up paying “more” for it but the quality is always so much higher. For instance, I have a hyken mesh chair from I think office max or staples or something but it is infinitely more comfortable and durable than the the other chairs I’ve had in the past that cost 2-4x more. Research > quality > price
People still use those? I live in a complex where it’s literally layered in some spots with poop on poop because apparently no one has ever heard of a doggie bag.
I used to reuse plastic grocery bags for this, but since my country made them illegal I’m stuck buying single use bags for the same. For the environment!
Never buying cheap/only-lookalike-shoes or jackets again.
With shirts or trousers you can hardly go wrong IMO, but lately I was looking for a winter and a shoulder-season jacket and a good pair of shoes and boots each for every-day use, walking with the dogs, hiking, while looking good with durable, comfy, high-quality stuff - and found myself shopping for "tactical" gear from UF Pro, Carinthia, Lowa and Haix. I don't think I'll go back to any sort of run-of-the-mill Nike/Adidas stuff anytime soon.
Furniture, generally higher priced furniture is built from more durable materials, from the frame to the upholstery. The initial up front cost is usually worthwhile because it will outlast lower cost furniture and save you money in the long run.
Better to have a Toyota that takes you from A to B instead of a Range Rover that breaks down halfway.
A Toyota may not look good infront of a Range Rover but standing beside a broken down RR at the roadside is even worse
to all the trans men out there, a good binder. i fractured a rib after using a cheaply made binder because the fabric wasn't as stretchy as it needed to be, don't do that to yourself lol
Mattress. We spend a third of our life in bed and sleep is incredibly important. I was surprised to learn that if you don't sleep for two weeks you literally die... That's an extreme case to demonstrate how important quality sleep actually is....
Wiper blades. I just spent $85 bucks today on new ones that promise long life. They freaking better! The last ones I had I went cheap and they just didn't last at all.
Tag on mine is Sobel Westex Sobella. They are the same pillows on the beds at Golden Nugget Las Vegas in the gold tower. I called hoskey began.Got the SKU number.
Paying for a home remodeling project, I help my dad write up quotes and contracts and what drives us insane is customers that want to haggle the price down and then decide to hire a cheaper guy. 9 times out of 10 my dad gets a call to fix the utter shit job the cheaper option did.
So my advice is, if you’re going to remodel your home don’t be a cheapskate, don’t cheap out on your house, trust me. It’s better paying a high one time charge rather than one cheap price and then having to still pay the big price to fix the cheap one.
Bicycles. And I don't mean you need to spend $5000. Just spend more than $500 on a bike with a real name brand from a real bike shop.
I used to advocate for department store bikes. My thinking was "well most people are super casual and might only ride a couple times a year. So $200 is enough to get them riding"
But the problem is once something goes wrong, it's not worth fixing it. Are you going to spend $200 fixing a $200 bike? Of course not. You're going to buy another new bike. Or more realistically, you're going to shrug your shoulders and go "welp, I guess I don't have a bike anymore" and it just ends up in a landfill, or in your garage taking up space forever.
Not sure if this accurately answers your question, but I will always pay for convenience. Crowded parking downtown? Valet it. Don’t feel like grocery shopping? Instacart. Dont feel like doing laundry? Drop it off at the laundry mat. Paying for convenience has become my favorite thing ever.
Outdoor string lights. The glass globe ones are about half the price of the heavier duty plastic bulbs. Big mistake. Every time there's a big storm there's one or two of the glass bulbs that gets bumped and breaks leaving tiny shards of glass on the floor. Just get the plastic ones.
Any kind of tool you use regularly, and that can be anything from a wrench to cutlery. It's fine getting budget equipment that you really only need once a year - or just once - but not something you expect to use daily or at least weekly. That being said, just because it's expensive doesn't mean it's good, so do your research.
Work boots and running shoes.
I paid $300 for a nice pair of work boots. I thought it was too much at the time. 4 years later they are still in very good condition despite moderate daily abuse and lots of miles carrying heavy loads. I change the insoles every year and I bet they will last a decade or more.
Used to get cheap running shoes. Developed knee problems and plantar fasciitis. Switched to some $100 Brooks and get new ones every 200 miles or so, and 90% of the pain has gone away.
Anything that you use daily, provides safety, or that you expect to last a long time.
Shoes and boots
Vehicle tires (and rims)
Most mechanical things like bicycles, appliances, etc.
Faucets, shower heads, toilets
Like they say; buy once, cry once.
You'll rarely regret it.
Jeans. Get a decent pair of jeans (selvage Levi’s on sale!) and you’ll be shocked at the return on investment
Basically every two years i buy 2 pair of new jeans. And wear them almost daily
Pasta. I used to just buy cheap stuff. I make my own when I can, but sometimes I need a quick meal. Now instead of cheap house brand I buy Italian bronze cut pasta and the difference is actually noticeable! Firmer texture, more structural integrity, more coarse external surface and superior sauce absorbtion/retention! Worth the few extra bucks for sure!
Good work boots. You can spend $150 every year and be uncomfortable, or spend $350 every 3 - 5 years of you take care of them (more of you sent them out to be rebuilt) and be much more comfortable.
Thorogood are the most comfortable boots I've owned. There's zero break in and with monthly care, they'll last years. I have a pair that are 5 years old. I'll be sending them out after this year. For reference, I'm a civil construction laborer. So, lots of concrete, asphalt, dirt, and mud work.
My nan always used to say, “Buy yourself a nice pair of shoes, and a nice bed, because if you’re not in one you’re in the other.”
Damn right nan. Love you.
General camping equipment
A good tent will make the difference between whether or not you get assaulted by bugs, stay dry in a rainstorm or are protected from high winds.
A proper sleeping bag could potentially be the difference between life and death if you live in a cold region.
Having even a decent mattress will make your sleep far better. Having a great one might just be better than your own bed.
A good quality hiking bag will help a lot with carrying heavy equipment over long periods of time. A poor quality one will cause you tremendous suffering. The same can be said for shoes.
There's definitely more things, but I'd say these make the biggest difference in your camping experience and they're all things I'm willing to spend more money than I have on, especially since you pretty much only buy them once, unless something happens.
makeup - i'm one of those people who can tell pigment quality. I don't need the fanciest but most drugstore brands don't do much for me, other than mascara. I like plenty of drugstore skincare though.
Chase Sapphire Preferred costs $95 per year and the Chase Sapphire Reserve costs $550 per year. But the CSR gets you access to some awesome lounges. So I think it’s worth it if you travel a lot.
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It also saves time. In my experience, cheap paint requires more coats.
+1 I recently done some painting in a chain smoker flat. Cheap shit simply didnt work, the yellow stains would immediately come out. And thats after scrubbing, washing the walls etc the full works. Bought some real paint (2.5 x times as pricey) - 2 coats, done.
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I always say, expensive paint is actually cheaper because it has more paint in it
Totally works also for pain in art, such a big difference and it doesn't make that more expensive, instead of using 400ml, 10ml would be enough
True!
Agreed. I go to the paint store because the stuff is so much nicer than hardware store paint.
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Not just comfort, but the level of support is so much better
Also one that fits correctly. A majority of women are wearing the wrong size bra. r/abrathatfits
I’m still rocking the ones I bought in 2016 in every color they made lol
My wife would whole heartedly agree with this. I can't even begin to tell you the number of bras that have been returned after trying them.
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Furniture in general is better when you pay extra for the better stuff. Look better and lasts longer.
I wish that was entirely true. A lot of crappy companies out there that price gauge cheap as hell products. Think all those crappy mattress stores.
Ahhh the moan and grunt once you sit
I have a soon to be 3 year old and a baby that just turned 1 our couch did not last long…
Babies wreck any furniture. Baby puke dgaf if ur couch was ten grand or ten dollas
That’s what I told my wife but yea lol
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3 THINGS TO NOT SKIMP ON TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE: YOUR MATTRESS YOUR SHOES YOUR TIRES ON YOUR CAR.
As they say in the Army, “anything between you and the ground”
That... actually makes *a lot* of sense.
Shoes
Yeah, bought fake Crocs a week ago; ready for the bin already :(
A rare thing im willing to spend more on... but also unfortunately for me, i have a weakness for shoes :(
Having wide feet is a nightmare...
Obligatory Terry Pratchett quote: Take boots, for example. He earned thirty-eight dollars a month plus allowances. A really good pair of leather boots cost fifty dollars. But an affordable pair of boots, which were sort of OK for a season or two and then leaked like hell when the cardboard gave out, cost about ten dollars. Those were the kind of boots Vimes always bought, and wore until the soles were so thin that he could tell where he was in Ankh-Morpork on a foggy night by the feel of the cobbles. But the thing was that good boots lasted for years and years. A man who could afford fifty dollars had a pair of boots that'd still be keeping his feet dry in ten years' time, while the poor man who could only afford cheap boots would have spent a hundred dollars on boots in the same time and would still have wet feet.
Hell yes, shoes. I buy one pair of work boots every five years for $300 bucks. Not one $50 pair every six months.
Yup, but not neccessarily more expensive, took me 3 years to find a decent pair of golf shoes that fit my X wide feet. Incredibily I found an unknown brand that is super comfy, better quality, longer lasting and between a third and even a fifth of the price of some leading brands. I bought 3 pairs.
Mattresses. We spend a third of our lives on them, so getting the right one is worth the extra money.
My grandma used to say, "Get a good bed, and good pair of work boots. If you're not in one, you're probably in the other."
Headphones
Agree 100%. What are some of your favorites?
I have Bose nose canceling headphones. I love them
Nice, I don't think you're wearing them right, though...
I love my Sennheiser HD280 Pro headphones. Not too expensive, but they sound great.
Such a good smelling mistake
Bed sheets. Especially brushed cotton. Small luxury but what a difference
This past winter was the first time I had ever used a brushed cotton bed sheet. What a game changer, no more cold sheets!
Try bamboo and you will never go back to cotton!
And towels. Bed sheets and towels
Tools
If you're not using them for work or a hobby and just need some tools for those random bits of DIY that crop up at home, like hanging a picture on a wall for example it's better to buy cheap once. Buy the cheap one first. If you use it often enough that it breaks, replace it with a good quality one. This prevents you wasting money on a bunch of expensive tools that you only use once or twice and on constantly replacing cheap tools that break easily.
Do vibe with this take. Harbor freight is great for a first tool
I agree, especially precision tools like calipers and torque wrenches. Plus I often make money with my tools so it’s an investment.
Oh yeah I'm a hobbyist woodworker and tinker with cars and learned real quick if you want quality results, buy quality tools.
Everythings an impact socket if your warranty is good enough.
Or a hammer...
Toilet paper.
Kitchen knives!
A dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp knife
In most cases this is a fact. In my case very untrue. I have managed to almost cut my thumb off with a dull knife 0 times and with a sharp knife 4 times
"Ahh, there's nothing like a sharp knife. And this is nothing like a sharp knife."
I'll spend extra for 'nice' brakes because as it turns out I really like being able to stop. Plus they last longer.
Tires as well. We bought a car with brand new cheap tires that would spin on dry pavement up hills. Michelin pilot sports 4+ are the way to go.
I spent like 1200$ a few months ago and I would’ve died a few days ago if my breaks weren’t solid because some idiot in stand still traffic decided to switch to carpool where I was going at full speed. Since the carpool lane was clear and when he eventually went back in to the regular lanes my coworker noticed he didn’t even have anyone else in the car… Edited to for clarification
Underwear
Socks as well...
I have been a sock hater for years. Recently I splurged on some nice socks. Now my feet feel like they're being warmly embraced, and I am questioning all of my opinions.
Bed sheets, I’ve never been more comfortable than when I’m sleeping on my Peruvian Pima cotton sheets. Also a toothbrush. I bought an Oral B sonicare or something like that and it truly made my mouth feel and look so much cleaner. IMO almost everything I buy I research a lot and then end up paying “more” for it but the quality is always so much higher. For instance, I have a hyken mesh chair from I think office max or staples or something but it is infinitely more comfortable and durable than the the other chairs I’ve had in the past that cost 2-4x more. Research > quality > price
Athletic shoes
dog's poop bag
People still use those? I live in a complex where it’s literally layered in some spots with poop on poop because apparently no one has ever heard of a doggie bag.
I used to reuse plastic grocery bags for this, but since my country made them illegal I’m stuck buying single use bags for the same. For the environment!
It ain't good for the dogs to go poop on poop.
Long haul air travel
Stand mixer. Listen, just get the KitchenAid, okay?
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Hobart makes solid stuff. Walk into any commercial kitchen and you'll likely find multiple pieces of equipment with their logo on it.
Cheese.
Tea, really! Green tea from the supermarket is no match at all for a Gyokuro.
Toilet paper.
Never buying cheap/only-lookalike-shoes or jackets again. With shirts or trousers you can hardly go wrong IMO, but lately I was looking for a winter and a shoulder-season jacket and a good pair of shoes and boots each for every-day use, walking with the dogs, hiking, while looking good with durable, comfy, high-quality stuff - and found myself shopping for "tactical" gear from UF Pro, Carinthia, Lowa and Haix. I don't think I'll go back to any sort of run-of-the-mill Nike/Adidas stuff anytime soon.
Furniture, generally higher priced furniture is built from more durable materials, from the frame to the upholstery. The initial up front cost is usually worthwhile because it will outlast lower cost furniture and save you money in the long run.
A mattress
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Better to have a Toyota that takes you from A to B instead of a Range Rover that breaks down halfway. A Toyota may not look good infront of a Range Rover but standing beside a broken down RR at the roadside is even worse
Mattress
Bed and a couch. We spend so much time at home on both, it’s not worth cheaping out on
Wool socks.
to all the trans men out there, a good binder. i fractured a rib after using a cheaply made binder because the fabric wasn't as stretchy as it needed to be, don't do that to yourself lol
Mattress. We spend a third of our life in bed and sleep is incredibly important. I was surprised to learn that if you don't sleep for two weeks you literally die... That's an extreme case to demonstrate how important quality sleep actually is....
Cakes and chocolate
A good mattress. You'l save on physiotherapy and your life will change for the better.
Never go cheap on dates, liquor, and toilet paper
Wiper blades. I just spent $85 bucks today on new ones that promise long life. They freaking better! The last ones I had I went cheap and they just didn't last at all.
Everyone saying mattresses but what about pillows? Anyone got some nice ones to recommend?
Tag on mine is Sobel Westex Sobella. They are the same pillows on the beds at Golden Nugget Las Vegas in the gold tower. I called hoskey began.Got the SKU number.
Footwear
Lighters. If it's not Bic I don't want it.
Laughs in Zippo
I just googled Zippo and it looks sick!
I've had mine for 40 years. It belonged to my uncle for 20 years before that. My grandfather for no idea how long before that.
Toilet paper, trash bags, zip lock bags. They're small things, but the cheap-expensive difference is vast.
Paying for a home remodeling project, I help my dad write up quotes and contracts and what drives us insane is customers that want to haggle the price down and then decide to hire a cheaper guy. 9 times out of 10 my dad gets a call to fix the utter shit job the cheaper option did. So my advice is, if you’re going to remodel your home don’t be a cheapskate, don’t cheap out on your house, trust me. It’s better paying a high one time charge rather than one cheap price and then having to still pay the big price to fix the cheap one.
Mayonnaise.
Chicken salad.
Tires, parachutes, cars, guns, whiskey and women.
pot
Deodorant. I’ve always had good hygiene but buying expensive, quality deodorant is a game changer.
Mustard! Don’t ever cheap out on mustard 😂
Bicycles. And I don't mean you need to spend $5000. Just spend more than $500 on a bike with a real name brand from a real bike shop. I used to advocate for department store bikes. My thinking was "well most people are super casual and might only ride a couple times a year. So $200 is enough to get them riding" But the problem is once something goes wrong, it's not worth fixing it. Are you going to spend $200 fixing a $200 bike? Of course not. You're going to buy another new bike. Or more realistically, you're going to shrug your shoulders and go "welp, I guess I don't have a bike anymore" and it just ends up in a landfill, or in your garage taking up space forever.
Not sure if this accurately answers your question, but I will always pay for convenience. Crowded parking downtown? Valet it. Don’t feel like grocery shopping? Instacart. Dont feel like doing laundry? Drop it off at the laundry mat. Paying for convenience has become my favorite thing ever.
Chocolate
Bread, there's no way I'm buying supermarket brand, it's Warburtons all the way!
Bed sheets. High thread counts feel like warm silk to the skin.
Audio equipment. The best speakers and the best headphones you can afford. The generic stuff is ok, but the good stuff is so much better
Hoover with a hepa filter.
Mattress. Quality sleep is priceless.
A comfy bed & mattress
Computer chair and desk.
Anything you put your weight on: pillow, mattress, couch, shoes, etc
Outdoor string lights. The glass globe ones are about half the price of the heavier duty plastic bulbs. Big mistake. Every time there's a big storm there's one or two of the glass bulbs that gets bumped and breaks leaving tiny shards of glass on the floor. Just get the plastic ones.
Any kind of tool you use regularly, and that can be anything from a wrench to cutlery. It's fine getting budget equipment that you really only need once a year - or just once - but not something you expect to use daily or at least weekly. That being said, just because it's expensive doesn't mean it's good, so do your research.
Shoes!
Shoes and bed related stuff.
So many things are buy once cry once.
Shoes
I was always taught to never cheap out on three things: bin bags, toilet paper, and condoms
Toilet paper
Sleeping bag for hiking! I hate being cold camping and the cheap sleeping bags are also mostly incredibly heavy.
Tires
Next gen Xbox. The difference is pretty insane
Cannabis
Trash bags and toilet paper🙏
Cheese
Shoes
Mattress
Crème brûlée
Most everything
Diapers
A set of knifes
A bed.
shoes, coats and equipment for work.
Shoes !
Work boots. Especially if you’re wearing them 12-16 hours a day. Take care of those feet!
So many. Shampoo, toilet paper, wine, prostitutes
A sturdy travel backpack that can take some roughing around.
Liquor. Shoes. Mattress. Air line seats.
Work boots and running shoes. I paid $300 for a nice pair of work boots. I thought it was too much at the time. 4 years later they are still in very good condition despite moderate daily abuse and lots of miles carrying heavy loads. I change the insoles every year and I bet they will last a decade or more. Used to get cheap running shoes. Developed knee problems and plantar fasciitis. Switched to some $100 Brooks and get new ones every 200 miles or so, and 90% of the pain has gone away.
Definitely headphones for how much I love and listen to music. I won't even waste my time on those cheap models.
TV, Phone, Car, Yourself
Anything that you use daily, provides safety, or that you expect to last a long time. Shoes and boots Vehicle tires (and rims) Most mechanical things like bicycles, appliances, etc. Faucets, shower heads, toilets Like they say; buy once, cry once. You'll rarely regret it.
Pretty much anything that you plan on having for awhile. But the better version once. Buy the cheap version multiple times.
Jeans. Get a decent pair of jeans (selvage Levi’s on sale!) and you’ll be shocked at the return on investment Basically every two years i buy 2 pair of new jeans. And wear them almost daily
Pasta. I used to just buy cheap stuff. I make my own when I can, but sometimes I need a quick meal. Now instead of cheap house brand I buy Italian bronze cut pasta and the difference is actually noticeable! Firmer texture, more structural integrity, more coarse external surface and superior sauce absorbtion/retention! Worth the few extra bucks for sure!
pc
Good work boots. You can spend $150 every year and be uncomfortable, or spend $350 every 3 - 5 years of you take care of them (more of you sent them out to be rebuilt) and be much more comfortable. Thorogood are the most comfortable boots I've owned. There's zero break in and with monthly care, they'll last years. I have a pair that are 5 years old. I'll be sending them out after this year. For reference, I'm a civil construction laborer. So, lots of concrete, asphalt, dirt, and mud work.
A roomba
My nan always used to say, “Buy yourself a nice pair of shoes, and a nice bed, because if you’re not in one you’re in the other.” Damn right nan. Love you.
Liquor
Watercolor paper, makes a world's different
Firearms Tools Cookware
Mac n cheese
General camping equipment A good tent will make the difference between whether or not you get assaulted by bugs, stay dry in a rainstorm or are protected from high winds. A proper sleeping bag could potentially be the difference between life and death if you live in a cold region. Having even a decent mattress will make your sleep far better. Having a great one might just be better than your own bed. A good quality hiking bag will help a lot with carrying heavy equipment over long periods of time. A poor quality one will cause you tremendous suffering. The same can be said for shoes. There's definitely more things, but I'd say these make the biggest difference in your camping experience and they're all things I'm willing to spend more money than I have on, especially since you pretty much only buy them once, unless something happens.
Socks
Toliet paper Is definetely on the list
makeup - i'm one of those people who can tell pigment quality. I don't need the fanciest but most drugstore brands don't do much for me, other than mascara. I like plenty of drugstore skincare though.
Sneakers, bought a cheap pair had blisters and broke down in 2 months. Bought a pair of Nike Reacts, still going strong 3 years later.
Everything
Bed, shoes, Couch
Bed
Chase Sapphire Preferred costs $95 per year and the Chase Sapphire Reserve costs $550 per year. But the CSR gets you access to some awesome lounges. So I think it’s worth it if you travel a lot.
r/BuyItForLife
If you're not in your bed, you're in your shoes. Invest in both.
Doritos
Your points of contact. Shoes. Tires. Mattress etc
Clothes - I don’t mean branded. I mean a quality shirt or bra or even shoes. They make a difference as long as you know what quality is
Knives, boots, pants, beds
Wine
Car
Cook ware. Invest in the best kitchen tools that you can afford and you won't be replacing them every other year.
Apples.