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What expensive thing is worth the money?

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flipflopfloop · 20/06/2023 19:18

I’ll start, McCain frozen jacket potatoes. Supermarket own brand never cook through properly and it’s so handy to just have one in the freezer

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Baldieheid · 20/06/2023 19:49

Meat and poultry from my butcher.

Perfume.

Clinique Mascara, the tubing one.

Quitelikeacatslife · 20/06/2023 19:51

Dyson hairdryer if you've got thick hair

dd3wavegre · 20/06/2023 19:52

tangle teaser hair brush

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Staggersaurus · 20/06/2023 19:53

Bras.

dd3wavegre · 20/06/2023 19:53

oh and a bed heater

Chatillon · 20/06/2023 19:53

GatesOfBabylon · 20/06/2023 19:46

Apple products - they last years. On eof my MacBookPros was bought in 2014 and is still used daily.

I agree on boots. OH bought a pair of boots from America in 2008 for £250, has worn them almost daily and they still look great when polished and never needed a repair - he has had to put cheap insoles in them mind. Same boots cost £500 new now.

My PC World basic desktop computer was bought in January 2013 and still going strong. £186 I recall. Use it everyday for several hours and has never let me down with a range of software applications running. I have Apple too.

I still wear boots originally new two generations ago, about 1947 IIRC. Made to measure for riding, handed down and still strong with the occasional restitching only.

twistyizzy · 20/06/2023 19:54

A horse

Westfacing · 20/06/2023 19:54

Sweaty Betty gear - I bought three items today two of which were half price and I know they will last for years and not go out of shape!

Pamalot · 20/06/2023 19:54

Buying what you actually want not the cheaper version as you still end up wanting the original thing.

Maddy70 · 20/06/2023 20:01

Holidays

Scrunchymum · 20/06/2023 20:03

Coffee
coffee machine
mattresses
trainers
ice cream
Tomatoes
pegs for the washing line
Bras
kids shoes
helmets for cycling
Aveeno products for baby/toddler

A couple of years ago, I would have said skincare (for me) but that’s not the case anymore. I started using a lot of the Aldi dupes and my skin looks fab, if I say so myself.

MumLass · 20/06/2023 20:04

Divorce 😆🙈

bonfirebash · 20/06/2023 20:04

gogohmm · 20/06/2023 19:21

Sorry frozen jacket potatoes??? Just cook potatoes (for speed microwave for 7 mins and put in the oven/air fryer/under grill fir a few minutes to crisp

I live alone, and every so often I fancy a jacket potato for tea. Don't keep potatoes in and if I do then they don't last long especially in this weather
So it's easier to buy the frozen ones and avoid food waste

Mummacake · 20/06/2023 20:05

CaveMum · 20/06/2023 19:19

Elemis skincare. Since starting using it my skin has never looked better. It’s pricey so I buy it when it’s on offer or via selling groups on Facebook where you can buy it for 1/3rd the retail price.

QVC also do great deals when they have TSV - today's special value and great prices for complete sets. I need to stop looking at them as I already have too much!!

ThursdayFreedom · 20/06/2023 20:06

dd3wavegre · 20/06/2023 19:53

oh and a bed heater

@dd3wavegre

donyou mean an electric blanket or is this some new wizardry I need more info on?

Upwiththelark76 · 20/06/2023 20:07

Lurpack

dd3wavegre · 20/06/2023 20:09

@ThursdayFreedom similar to an electric blanket but it goes under your bedsheet and over your mattress and it just incredible in the winter

Dora26 · 20/06/2023 20:10

Shellac toes every 6 weeks - always immaculate

GeriatricMumma · 20/06/2023 20:11

Breast implants

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LadyGardenersQuestionTime · 20/06/2023 20:12

Felco or Niwaki secateurs.

eveoha · 20/06/2023 20:15

David Austin roses 🌹 a constant source of joy 👍🏿☘️

NavySalt · 20/06/2023 20:16

Proper bread from a bakery. It has taste and texture!

mathanxiety · 20/06/2023 20:16

A good handbag.
Good quality wellies - nothing worsebthan cold, wet feet.
Winter coat.

Finish dishwasher tabs have been mentioned - agree.

WhatADrabCarpet · 20/06/2023 20:19

Ooh ! @LadyGardenersQuestionTime
I agree to the Niwakis

Also the best and most comfortable footwear ( I don't do stylish, only practical) and the best bedding ( not high grade Egyptian cotton either!)

Invest in your sofa... really, if you can.

And only buy chickpeas in jars, not tins.

Season0fTheWitch · 20/06/2023 20:21

Cars, meat, bread and coffee. I wear designer clothes and find supermarket brands wash better, buy expensive shoes and find clarks comfier, etc.