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What expensive (or not) purchase do you NOT regret buying?

52 replies

NutellaEllaElla · 12/02/2022 21:34

I can hardly think of one! I got gifted a towel hair turban once which I thought was stupid but I use it every time now.

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NutellaEllaElla · 12/02/2022 21:35

Oh and my cheese slicing knife thing. That's great for getting thin slices for sandwiches.

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Modernidiot · 12/02/2022 21:35

Dyson airblade fan. I bought 2 during a heatwave about 5 years ago as they were the only fans in stock but I love them.

Meadowblossom · 12/02/2022 21:35

Rhino greenhouse

GeodesicDome · 12/02/2022 21:36

My rubies.

GrowThroughWhatYouGoThrough · 12/02/2022 21:36

My ice maker. I love it it's always on and used daily!

GeorgiePorge · 12/02/2022 21:37

my bean to cup coffee machine. would buy it again in a heart beat.

also my miele hoover.

way too depressing to think about the regretful purchases though

Lunaballoon · 12/02/2022 21:38

Replacement hardwood double glazing. Cost £££ but no regrets whatsoever.

Itmustbeaproblemwithyourdoodad · 12/02/2022 21:38

Bread machine. I use it several times a week. Love that I can throw in a few store cupboard ingredients and 4 hours later have delicious, fresh bread.

AuntieStella · 12/02/2022 21:38

Aftershokz bone conducting headphones

Inov8 stormshell

2XU wind defence running tights

All, ere expensive compared to other simiiar items, but all,have been worth every penny in terms of delivering the higher performance they (rightly) claim

OneRingToRuleThemAll · 12/02/2022 21:40

My flat. It was the cheapest flat on the main road that people openly turn their noses up at. But it has given me safety and security and I worked bloomin hard for it.

Ilikewinter · 12/02/2022 21:43

Shark hoover.

devildeepbluesea · 12/02/2022 21:45

My hot water dispenser, which I have beside my bed for my morning (2 cups of) coffee. It’s absolutely revolutionised my life. All for £30 worth of clubcard vouchers.

alibee26 · 12/02/2022 21:45

Ninja foodie multicooker

greenlynx · 12/02/2022 21:46

Oil filled radiator. We’ve bought one and ended up with 3 spread around the house.

Straightener.
iPhone

SC215 · 12/02/2022 21:47

Soup maker (was a present), exercise bike (£120). The soup maker has saved me money as I make soup most days in the winter for lunch, cost pennies to make a portion.

SC215 · 12/02/2022 21:49

Oh, and Philips lumea, £300, but 5 years old and still going strong. Saved me £100s in waxes!

NoneOfYour32Potatoes · 12/02/2022 21:51

My big fluffy robe that makes me look like a sheep. I love being all cosy and warm even though it is very fluffy.

A water softener for the whole house.

ChocolateCakeYum · 12/02/2022 21:54

My wedding dress.
Driving lessons and my car.

Ironingtsunami · 12/02/2022 21:57

Massage gun.
Thought it would be a fad, I use it most days. Has virtually eliminated the tension headaches I've lived with for as long as I can remember, and I'm sleeping so much better.

wheresthecalpol · 12/02/2022 22:02

Cashmere jumper

VerveClique · 12/02/2022 22:05

Gym membership
GHDs
Le Creuset casserole dishes
Home waxing kit
Hunter wellies
My lovely car
A suite of future for downstairs
Bespoke wedding rings
DMs
Our house

I feel VERY lucky to have all of these things, I am grateful for them and they all make my life better. A lot of them I have had for a very long time.

Angryattrackandtrace · 12/02/2022 22:07

My hot tub. £6k. Best. 6k. Ever.

I use it everyday 😁

goingback · 12/02/2022 22:08

detached house , from multiple nuisance neighbours in flats to bat shit and very noisy semi neighbour to a small degree of silent separation with a side order of culdesac parking gate. Next move to the middle of a field and no one nearby at all. Worth the expense.
Properly fitted running shoes

Goinghome20 · 12/02/2022 22:09

My car. I love it so much.

moreshitandnofuckingredemption · 12/02/2022 22:13

Boiling tap. I could not love it more