To ask what cheap item you keep putting off buying?

[polkadotpjs]

Let me explain. I need a new measuring jug. The measures have been washed off my glass ones and my plastic one is not easy to read. They're cheap yet I have been struggling for about 2 years and never really sure I've measured correctly meaning some failed bread and the odd annoyance most days. Why haven't o bought one? I fear it's symptomatic of other flaws
Tell me yours and make me feel less of a weirdo

A plug for the kitchen sink. Never had one since the kitchen was fitted almost 4 years ago. It annoys me every day, yet here we are.

These are great www.amazon.co.uk/Eono-Amazon-Weighing-Stainless-Guarantee/dp/B088QY2JR5/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&psc=1&keywords=Kitchen+scales&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzVVpRT0QySVJFVk9IJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzQ4NTI3MVZWSFBKNFU3UkVSMyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTExMDgyMVpENzYyWDlVWkdTWiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1629751630&sr=8-1-spons

A new roller blind for the bedroom. It's broken so you can't roll it up with the cord. So every morning I stand up on a stool to roll it up by hand from the top.

My iPhone 5 (had it for 10 years). The bastard just won’t quit.

@VVKills27

I’m so similar, the cheaper the item is the less inclined I am to muster the effort to replace/pay for it! I’m forever relying on crappy bit of old emery boards as I just never buy them.

Sometimes my mum will fling me one when she sees the sad state of what’s in my make up bag. I don’t know what’s wrong with me - there must be a name for people like this!

When it’s a cheap & boring purchase I just can’t be bothered - the bizarre thing is I’m a bit of a spendaholic about everything else!

Me too, can never ever buy an emery board!

@piefacedclique please don't put it off any longer - it really could save your life.

Thanks @QuestionableMouse

A new laundry basket, one of those small round ones for carrying the clothes. DS2 fell on it and broke it about 3 months ago and I'm still using it! They're dirt cheap, I can easily afford it, but I just can't seem to get around to buying a new one.

One of those frilly, foot scrubbing mats to go on the floor of the shower.

It has been in my Wish List on Amazon for more than a year.
My heels are thick and dry.
I clearly need one so why haven't i bought it?

A land yard! I only just ordered one a few weeks ago, it took me 10 years!!!!!!! No kidding!! It's only a couple of quid. Was just one of those things I put off, I'd add to basket and forget to checkout or think I'll do it later. I told everyone about the land yard after it arrived, only took 10 years

@rosegoldwatcher

One of those frilly, foot scrubbing mats to go on the floor of the shower.

It has been in my Wish List on Amazon for more than a year.
My heels are thick and dry.
I clearly need one so why haven't i bought it?

Oh my god. I did not know these existed. I really want.

This is me, thank you. My kinda people...I even spend ages researching the things I want - and still don't buy.

I was impressed in our 'luxury' holiday home with the quality of the items...the beauty of someone else's choices and expense.
This time the tin opener...just WOW - the ease of use - like 'cutting butter' - as against mine that is similar to using a blunt scissors and needs others to turn for me.

I expected the holiday home version would be a fortune - found it online, delighted and amazed with £7.00 - read about it, available to buy ... and haven't.

New hair brush. Mine is definitely past its best, but I hate a new brush. Takes me ages to get used to the new handle. Yes I'm odd.

Leggings /jogging pants - I only have two pairs and one has a hole in them. I love wearing comfy clothes, they will be really cheap, don't care about style, could pick some up with the food shop and yet I keep putting it off.

Ear plugs - a couple of quid for a decent night's sleep. Why do I do this?

A larger bath mat, found the perfect one on Amazon, I really don't know why I still haven't ordered it. Everytime I have a bath I think about it. Can't order it now as I won't be home for delivery

A decent small feather duster. Still using a grotty old one that spins on its handle and is basically useless but have I got round to replacing it? No.

@rosegoldwatcher @Pucarbuile I have literally bought one of those foot scrubbers last week. Its made out of silicon and it has gone into my top 3 best things ever that I have brought.

Decent kitchen scissors . Everytime I open the draw i think I must pick some up. But never do . I see them in the shops and still don't buy any 🤣

A mascara, just one from the supermarket, but no, everyday I pump the old one to get every last frigging drop from it

@StarryStarrySocks

A new roller blind for the bedroom. It's broken so you can't roll it up with the cord. So every morning I stand up on a stool to roll it up by hand from the top.

For 2 years I would perch atop a chair and roll DS's bedroom roller blind by hand. I would regularly skin my knuckles doing it. All it needed was a new chain. Twas the happiest of days when I finally replaced it!

[quote thehardsproutcafe]**@rosegoldwatcher* @Pucarbuile* I have literally bought one of those foot scrubbers last week. Its made out of silicon and it has gone into my top 3 best things ever that I have brought.[/quote]
This is the one I have considered.

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005ZQEYTM/?psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it&coliid=I1N7GJNXLI730X&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&colid=QNQZSI712XQJ

Baking beans (the ceramic ones) even though I bake a lot.
New bras - yet have bought lots of new shoes. Why?

Underpants. The elastic is separating from the fabric they literally cost a few quid and I could get them with the shopping. Do I ever remember? Nope. Same with vest tops, socks, and lounge pants. Basically clothing basics. All falling to bits.

@Beer2bed
Flash mop, I have one, love it. Really easy to use

Tablespoons, never had any. Bloody annoying for recipes & serving but just never in 20yrs of adult living got round to buying any!