To ask for your most pleasing cost per wear/use items?

Aeropress, so cheap and used so much
Protected Species waterproof trench coat
Good quality leather stuff in general - jackets, bags
IKEA stacking wine glasses
Various clothes, chambray summer shorts from J Crew, vest tops weirdly from Primark, a dress I bought in Topshop when I was about 15 and still occasionally wear in my 30s!
And my phone I guess, which on a cost per use basis must be doing pretty well.

Self-emptying robot vacuum with a light mopping function. Absolute godsend when you have 3 very hairy cats, we set it up to run every other day to keep the house clean enough, in between proper deep cleans. Already had a basic robot vacuum (who has now been moved upstairs) and upgraded to the fancy version during Prime day deals, totally worth it.

For the last few years I've invested a lot in long-lasting, made-to-measure clothing using deadstock and vintage fabrics. I find it's actually no more expensive than many "higher end" fast fashion brands, while I get to customise it and it's created to my measurements so everything fits perfectly. And it's supporting a small, UK-based, independent business too. I wear my stuff from The Emperor's Old Clothes on a regular basis because you can decide, based on the design and the fabric you pick, on how casual or formal you want it to be.

A custom made bookshelf with hidden compartment on the bottom to hide a litter tray 😂 from The Pet Carpenter. This was originally a bit of a "I can't believe I'm doing this" spend, but actually I've no regrets since it arrived and it has definitely solved the ugliness of having a litter tray just out and about. It also stops too much litter spreading out too! Edited to add that in terms of cost/use, this will definitely last a good long while as it's obviously well made and sturdy. Might even outlast me 🤷🏻‍♀️

My Oodie. It’s hideous, but I love it!

My Nespresso coffee maker. Cost about £60 or £70 14 years ago and is still going strong making on average 3 coffees a day between us all. I’ve switched to compostable pods so it’s not as bad environmentally.

Also love my Kindle though had to replace it a few years ago after losing it on holiday.

Shimano sandals. I wear them cycling probably 6 days out of 8, around 500km per week, plus wear them constantly off the bike (hot country.) They cost £80 and have lasted 3 years so far, but the treads are very worn so will need replacing soon.

My Seasalt raincoat have worn it a lot and it still looks good

My kitchenaid. I literally use it daily in the holidays and at least twice weekly during term time. I’ve had it 5 years and it is my pride and joy.

Ariat leather country boots. Was getting through cheaper country boots & not so cheap wellies (chameau/muck boots etc) not even lasting a winter.

My ariats have done 3 winters of hard use (farm & yard work/walking/riding) and still going strong.

My rainsisters coat. Very waterproof and so beautiful that I am regularly stopped in the street/shops etc about it. Been wearing it every day a coat is justifiable for over 2 years, which if we assume that's 200 days a year makes the cost per use c.50p. It still looks new.

@NapoleonsToe Stellar saucepans???? so many rave about them. I forked out on a whole set some yrs ago. They look no better than the Thomas Rossenthal pans I bought from Tesco that predated them nearly 10 yrs before.

Without a doubt my top shop denim shorts that I have worn all summer since my twenties. They just fit so perfectly and I’ve never found any I prefer. I do have some from Zara now that are pretty close. But I’m wearing the top shop ones today!

Boden cashmere cardigans purchased in the sale. The one I’m wearing today also came up in my Facebook memories this morning from 12 years ago. I usually wear it 3 times a week.

Alex & Co linen sleeveless blouse in cream with embroidered detail round all the edges, and a higher neck at the back. At least 20 years old, still looks like new, dresses up or down and ideal in current weather. Was v pricey and I thought twice at the time but so glad I bought it.

All Birds Breezers. Bought 2 pairs about 5 years ago and wear them all day every day when I’m at home. Chuck them in the washing machine every few weeks. They’re still going strong and have transformed my feet.

Isabel Marant blouses. I’ve invested in about 5 and wear them to death

I bought a wax coated parka from Topshop over 20 years ago, it cost over £90 at the time which was probably the most I’ve ever spent on anything.

I wore that coat for 20 years every winter and never found a coat I loved as much. It finally ripped really badly and I felt like giving it a funeral service.

Luckily I managed to find the exact same one on Vinted in great condition for £7, so it still lives on 😂

I agree with you on several of these

I have the Mulberry mitzy messenger it is bomb proof i think. I lusted after one for years but it was far too expensive for me then in 2013 i managed to buy one from cheshire oaks outlet and i have used this daily since 2013 and it still looks amazing

Heated throw also these are sooo good and so warm i have a dreamland one thats worth its weight in gold !

Recycled cashmere jumpers, they look great and are so light, warm and comfy. They are a staple from autumn through to Spring. Sweaty Betty running leggings, I'm not sure the quality is what it once was, but I still have a pair from 5 years ago that are worn regularly either for a run, in the gym or for wearing around the house, they look as good as new. Agree with Kindle, had mine for years and it's used daily.

I paid £250 for a set of knives 30 years ago and I still use them everyday. I paid a similar price for a set of saucepans at the same time and would almost certainly still be using them if they were compatible with an induction hob.

Smartwatch, and Apple phone, iPad and laptop, all linking together. The phone and laptop were reconditioned ones, and they've lasted well.
Fitflop sandals and trainers, Birkenstock boots - all more expensive than I would have liked, but if my feet are happy, I'm happy.

Knives and decent trainers and leggings for the gym.

Appreciate it's not quite the same, but when I bought my house ten years ago I set up a home gym - cost over 1k so it felt very indulgent.
I've used it at least once a week, mainly 2-4 times a week, ever since.

Definitely agree about Kindle, one of the best purchases I've made.

We bought a really good Robot Vacuum last year and it has been an absolute godsend. It was expensive but it gets used most days.