What have you splurged on that has been worth every penny?

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Recently bought a MacAir which is a thing of beauty and wonder. Am also gradually replacing cheap crockery with lovely Denby stuff.

I now buy good quality bras instead of M&S and more 'high end' makeup.

So I'm not talking houses, cars, horses etc. What have you bought/upgraded that you love so much more than the cheaper version and has been good value?

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

And yes to prescription sunglasses.

[coffeeaddiction]

My shark hoover , love it so much !

[PatricksRum]

Bissell Crosswave. Best thing ever 😊

[AuntieMarys]

I wear my prescription sunglasses virtually every day! I now have 3 pairs of Raybans.
Quality boots...I paid £400 8 years ago and they still look gorgeous and are worn at least 3 times a week.in winter

[QuestionableMouse]

A really good comfy mattress and bed. Bed was £60 from IKEA and the mattress came from a company on Ebay... It retailed for around £500 and I got it for £100 because it has a slight mark on the fabric.

It's amazing. I sleep so much better and my bad back is improving.

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

What is a crosswave?

[PatricksRum]

Oo and Microsoft Surface 2 in the nice colour. Love it

[Rockchick1984]

@Smokeonthewater I returned my Shark as the motorised head broke twice within the first 4 months of having it! They just replaced the head first time, but when it packed in the second time I got a refund. I adore my Dyson, would definitely recommend!

My big splurge is decent leather shoes - spent 20 years wearing cheap shoes and never realised how much more comfortable decent shoes are, or how much longer they last. Buying cheap is definitely a false economy!

[PatricksRum]

@RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie it is a multi surface cleaner.
It washes, hoovers and dries thd floor all at once. No more mopping & hoovering. And can use it on the carpets too!

[notso]

A sensor bin. Was more than I'd want to spend on a rubbish receptacle but not having to touch the lid to open it is worth it.

[FairfaxAikman]

Bras from Bravissimo. The fitting process is far superior to M&S/Debenhams if you are large of nork.

Cool coat for the dog - helpful in hot weather.

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Thanks. I'm struggling to get excited about things for cleaning, but glad the crossbar brings you joy!

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Crosswave

[HollyBollyBooBoo]

@RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie do you mind me asking which brand of bras you buy now instead of M&S?

[Chilledout11]

I have just bought a cordless Dyson and it's changed things for the better. So easy to clean. I give a quick Hoover before work.

Also nice pottery (Nicholas Mosse mugs)

[FairfaxAikman]

@Smokeonthewater I adore my Shark. Can easily cope with the shedding from my lab, and she sheds a lot, even by lab standards (I can brush her and my dad's two and get more hair off her than the others combined).
Only downside is it's so powerful that I have to empty it more frequently.

[Shosha1]

I have Lupus and Fibromyalgia, last summer bought a hot tub and DH and DS installed it in a summerhouse in the garden.

The pain relief is so overwhelming. Wish I had bought one years ago

[SheDancesOnTheSand]

Dyson bladeless fan. Bought it a few years ago for £££. Well worth every penny.

[Greenteandchives]

Travel to far flung off the beaten track places. We get so much pleasure from the planning and the subsequent memories.
Love hearing people say ‘you’re going where? ‘

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Holly - bras either Fantasie or Bravisimo own brand.

[Ambydex]

It's a MN cliche but I swear the best £200 I ever spent was on a packing service when we moved house. It saved weeks of toil and stress.

[PeePooAndPaperOnly]

Cordless Dyson here too, vacuuming is no longer a pain, range oven - worth every penny, ditto Russell & Bromley wedges

[dalmatianmad]

I've recently spent a small fortune on decorating our bedroom, new furniture, carpet, mattress.
It's my sanctuary and I love spending time up there

[LaMarschallin]

www.johnlewis.com/sage-the-risotto-plus-silver/p489472?sku=232164327&s_kwcid=2dx92700038583450215&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=CjwKCAjwmNzoBRBOEiwAr2V27TVvd85wE-d0DwXaFnHPGRXK5C_k5NFy4LXyQZ54CuCoqTp7tdVXzxoCoTIQAvD_BwE

This (although it's cheaper than when I bought it 🙁). Brilliant risottos, excellent rice... haven't tried the slow cooker function.

YES! To the cordless Dysons - my stairs have never looked so good.

And, frivolously, my watch.
It's a very expensive Omega, bought when I was with my ex-h. I came out of the divorce with very little money (long story; not in the spirit of the thread) and always look at my wrist in bad times and think, "Well, I could sell you".

Probably wouldn't though as it's very pretty.

[Loveislandaddict]

shoes

These Josef Seibel shoes (at full price). I wear them all summer long and they are so comfy. Now have them in a couple of colours. Last years.

(Not a big fan of open toe sandals)