What is expensive but worth every penny?

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Following on from the previous thread about expensive purchases that weren't worth it, what is expensive but actually is worth it? What do you own or have done that is very expensive but you don't regret it at all?

@Toanewstart23 -- ooh, that's encouraging! Was it VV and thread veins? Was it painful? laser or the injection sort of therapy? Recovery time? (I realise 15 years may have dimmed memories, but just any info is useful).

[quote BigSkies22]@Toanewstart23 -- ooh, that's encouraging! Was it VV and thread veins? Was it painful? laser or the injection sort of therapy? Recovery time? (I realise 15 years may have dimmed memories, but just any info is useful).[/quote]
Very small patch
On the inside of both legs
Don’t remember any pain but o think u comfortable
No down time

Thread veins

It was a small patch
But disappeared

A few people upthread said they use Elemis skin products, just FYI Look Fantastic are doing 25% of selected skncare products tonight (inc Elemis), plus an extra 10% off with the code SKIN10. Worth a look!

www.lookfantastic.com/health-beauty/face/skincare-sale.list

@Puffalicious I personally feel my children get a lot from a private education they would never get from a state one but we can agree to disagree.

I’ve also used private healthcare many times in the past. The first was when my 8 month old son needed hearing tests to rule out being deaf and his NHS appointment was 4 months away. He was seen the same week I called and we’ve used them many times since. I would never hesitate to pay for the best when it comes to my childrens health and education but we can agree to disagree.

Agree with you RussianSpy101. Our DD had a skin issue that could have led to scarring if left untreated. When I asked her GP how long before she could see an NHS dermatologist he replied 'Hopefully before she finishes university' DD was 17

She was seen by a private dermatologist that same week, problem solved and zero scarring.

@peaceanddove that’s awful! I’ve found some GPs & doctors so complacent with their waiting lists too. I’m so glad your daughter got treatment. It must’ve done wonders for her confidence too!

Private Heath Insurance
Private School for 2 children
Travelling the world, and these days,hopefully in business class on longhaul.
Regular grooming - hair and beauty
My art
My beautiful piano
A beautiful cello and bow for my son
Good food
Reformer Pilates
Nice clothes and handbags

I would never hesitate to pay for the best when it comes to my childrens health and education but we can agree to disagree We certainly can, and must, agree to disagree, but that sounds very much like a value judgement that those who won't/ can't pay aren't as good a parent as you. I don't like that insinuation. I am someone that believes in policies that benefit the many, not the few, a true socialist, so I dont reckon we'll agree on much. But that's fine.

If you feel it's right for your children, grand, that's what matters. I do hope they get benefits. What I do know, is that the level of teacher training will be exactly the same, in fact some private schools accept teachers who do not have a teaching qualification in addition to their degree. I work in an inner-city comprehensive and the quality of teaching is outstanding, as well as the inclusion, nurture and opportunities offered to all pupils. I don't want to argue, I just have an alternative view.

My tempur mattress

Puffalicious I absolutely agree with your post.

I have had both private and NHS care and have extensive experience of private and state schools. Just because you have paid for it doesn't guarantee it is 'the best'. That is naive, and yes, feels judgemental.

Biggest things (over the past 10 years)
House followed by the extension and renovation years later - can't even describe the amount of pleasure we get from finally having space and lots of storage, playroom for DC, spacious kitchen, too many things to list them all
Laser eye surgery
Good nursery for DC
Private education
Private health insurance - wait for DC's allergy diagnosis on NHS was more than 1 year to start testing. We were able to be seen privately within a week and symptoms subsided within a month, his skin is so much better. Killed me to see the red raw skin from scratching

And also for smaller daily pleasures:
Bean to cup coffee machine
Good quality mattress and bedding from all natural materials
SPMU on my previously awful discoloured lips - just a small amount of lipbalm and I'm good to go
Dyson hairdryer

[quote mamabear715]@KatherinaRosalie that sounds amazing.. I don't know if I'd have the money or the courage, tbh, how much is it? My eyes are like little raisins now..[/quote]
I went abroad and paid 1200 EUR, that was 3 years ago.

[quote CaveMum]A few people upthread said they use Elemis skin products, just FYI Look Fantastic are doing 25% of selected skncare products tonight (inc Elemis), plus an extra 10% off with the code SKIN10. Worth a look!

www.lookfantastic.com/health-beauty/face/skincare-sale.list[/quote]
Wow if only I wasn't on a self imposed skincare buying ban I would have snapped that up!

Very tempting when I would save £50 in total on the two products I would buy but I really don't need anymore skin care items at the minute

We weren't asked for our views. I've enjoyed this thread except for the 'antis' making their strong statements

@bunfighters

Puffalicious I absolutely agree with your post.

I have had both private and NHS care and have extensive experience of private and state schools. Just because you have paid for it doesn't guarantee it is 'the best'. That is naive, and yes, feels judgemental.

I agree that the actual quality of skill/technique/training will be very much the same for consultants in the NHS and/or private practice. The plastic surgeon who did my TT privately also works 2 days a week for the NHS. Same with the private dermatologist my DD saw.

But what makes seeing them privately infinitely 'better' is that you see them within a matter of days, at a time you want. That you get an hour and a half long consultation with them. That you get given the mobile number to contact your consultant on and they reply within hours to any queries. That your private hospital room is immaculately clean, peaceful and restful. That your meals are delicious, healthy and made with care and fresh ingredients. That your nurses have the time to actually nurse you & take care of you properly - this was the opinion of my nurses and the reason why they left the NHS.

@LesLavandes

We weren't asked for our views. I've enjoyed this thread except for the 'antis' making their strong statements

Couldn't agree more, there are a million other threads debating the same thing. Why not leave this one alone and stick to the question🤦🏽‍♀️

@CaveMum I’ve just read your post about you buying the coat for £60, so I went to the SeaSalt website to nab one for myself and it’s showing at £160. Did you buy direct from SeaSalt or from a different website?

Well it's not a fucking ninja fryer, I can tell you that for a start!

@Puffalicious no, not arguing and definitely not insinuating anyones parenting is inferior.

For complete honesty; our DS1 has a degenerative disease as well as several other disabilities. We obviously want to make his life, as short as it may be, as comfortable as possible.
He gets to swim daily in a hydro pool, he gets to play a wide variety of instruments and has use of a music studio (he loves music) he gets to do art in a huge art studio with more equipment than I’ve ever seen.
There is no way he would get these things in a state school and for us, it’s worth every penny.
We self fund his fees and his EHCP covers daily 1-1 with his TA who is also a SENDCO.

Our DD who is older is also at a private school and we also feel it’s worth it for her. The facilities and resources they have are outstanding.

@IJoinedJustForThisThread I got it from Seasalt direct. The prices are different according to which colour you buy. If you click on your size it will show you which colours are still in stock in that size, then click through the colours to check the prices. I got the Bitter Cocoa which is £75 (plus 20% discount today only which is automatically applied at checkout).

www.seasaltcornwall.com/plant-hunter-quilted-waterproof-raincoat

😂 😂 😂 😂 I needed that

but peaceanddove I have actually had very poor experiences with both private medicine and private education (although of course some good ones too). It certainly hasn't been simple to compare them to NHS/state.

In one instance if I had taken the advice the hugely expensive private (and apparently top of his field) Paed I would have made a very bad decision indeed which would have had life-changing consequences for my DC.