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AIBU to ask you what is expensive but worth it?

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OgdensGoneNutFlake · 17/12/2022 19:40

I bought a JOIE 360° car seat which at the time seemed extortionate but when I look at how much ease it has given me over the years I think it was worth every penny.
Ditto expensive Dr Marten boots.

AIBU to ask what you've considered expensive when you bought it but in hindsight realised was worth it?

OP posts:
stopbeeping · 18/12/2022 11:45

Custom car seat
Handbags
Yo-yo

stopbeeping · 18/12/2022 11:45

thenightsky · 17/12/2022 20:27

A private hip replacement operation that uses a technique not available on the NHS.

I am in full agreement with you about private doctors and surgery

Usernamen · 18/12/2022 11:46

Twiglets1 · 18/12/2022 11:06

I’m enjoying reading this thread and it’s making me smile to think of people enjoying their luxury items or services- there’s so much doom & gloom in the world it’s lovely to talk about happier things for once!
Sorry if not everyone can afford luxury items (I can’t afford some of the things people have mentioned but fair play to those that can). It’s supposed to be a light hearted thread so let’s try to keep it that way.

Absolutely this.

Favourite thread in a while - thanks OP!

stopbeeping · 18/12/2022 11:47

Ditto laser hair removal

MrsRinaDecker · 18/12/2022 11:52

North face winter coat.
Semi regular salon blow dries and a cut and colour a few times a year (I used to hate my hair.. feeling good when I look at it is a huge boost to my self esteem, plus I’m carving out that ‘me time’).

Clinique make up / skincare.
Hellofresh boxes (worth it for the mental load and I really enjoy the meals).

KimberleyClark · 18/12/2022 11:52

SnowlayRoundabout · 18/12/2022 11:11

Mini iPad. I dithered for ages about getting it, but the first time I took it on holiday it really justified itself - I didn't have to pack books, it had local maps and details of local attractions, I put films and podcasts onto it for the journey, used it for taking photos, and general netsurfing. It's brilliant.

Ooh yes love mine. Going on a long haul holiday next month and for the first time will not be taking any books, have loaded up the IPad instead. I think the iBooks app is better than the kindle app. And yes, films, podcasts, music and games for the journey.

Watermelonsugarcube · 18/12/2022 11:57

Good dental care regime. So a decent electric toothbrush (I have a sonicare and love it) and interdental brushes- not expensive in themselves but add up when using them every day.

That and 6 monthly visits to my wonderful hygienist and annually with the dentist and never had a problem. Expensive but so so worth it.

The rest of my family are constantly having problems with pain, broken fillings etc, which they blame on genetics but I’d hazard a guess it’s because their teeth have never seen a piece of floss and they only visit the dentist in dire emergencies.

Toddlerteaplease · 18/12/2022 12:03

My hideously expensive to run cats. Worth every single penny of their humongous insurance premium!

Toddlerteaplease · 18/12/2022 12:04

My coffee machine. Saved me a fortune!

Toddlerteaplease · 18/12/2022 12:05

Kenwoodmixitup · 17/12/2022 20:16

Cups of tea in a cafe. £2.25 a pop but worth every penny. I live alone and sitting in a cafe with my book watching the world go by is uplifting.

And this too. It's an absolute lifeline. And some days the only way I'd actually see anyone.

Pelo22 · 18/12/2022 12:07

Wool duvet
Ariat grasmere boots (they're about 15 years old now)
Musto jacket that's just given up after 22 years
Peloton
MMM replica perfumes
Bougee bougies candles

Mirabai · 18/12/2022 12:08

Pelo22 · 18/12/2022 12:07

Wool duvet
Ariat grasmere boots (they're about 15 years old now)
Musto jacket that's just given up after 22 years
Peloton
MMM replica perfumes
Bougee bougies candles

Tell me about your wool duvet - I’m considering one. Which thickness did you go for?

Ireolu · 18/12/2022 12:09

DD
House
Cleaner
Gardener
Hair salon every 6 weeks.
Electric car.
Chanel handbags. Overpriced yes but they still look brand new despite heavy use many years on. Have other designer bags that have not held up as well.
Ninja Foodie.
Coffee machine. Neither buy coffees outside anymore also fun choosing new beans to try.
Ember mug.

Claudia84 · 18/12/2022 12:10

Love this thread!
Mine is regular manicures, keratin blow dries - just helps looking vaguely put together.

Thank you for the wish list. Small request to please include brands! Foundation and bed linen have come up a few times and I'd love to know what people love.

Already on vinted looking up cashmere jumpers!

Pelo22 · 18/12/2022 12:16

@Mirabai I have the woolroom classic warm one because I get cold! My dad bought it me one Christmas and was very dad like about it, prodding it, going "hmmm" and examining the labels
A week later he had one on his bed Grin and also loves it
They're quite flat and not cloud like poofy duvets. I inject a medication that gives me a high temperature and sweats/shivers weekly and it's worth it just for that because I don't wake up as much drenched in sweat. Rarely get too warm and I add a blanket in very cold weather (like the last week)

HootOwlStrikesAgain · 18/12/2022 12:17

Also, kids!!

whiteorchids44 · 18/12/2022 12:18

Apple products
Airport lounges
Le Creuset cookware
Massages
Max Mara coats
My children 🤣

woodhill · 18/12/2022 12:24

mintdaisy · 18/12/2022 08:33

I bought my ghd hair straighteners when I was a poor university student. They are still going strong 15 years later.

Yes mine are from2

woodhill · 18/12/2022 12:24

2008

showysnowy · 18/12/2022 12:33

whirlyhead · 17/12/2022 20:10

A Canada goose coat - appallingly expensive but in freezing weather the best thing ever for staying warm. And it will last for ever.

Miele washing machine - mine has just died after 20 years faithful service. I feel like I’ve lost a friend.

I've had mine for 6 years and this week I've literally worshipped it during the cold weather.

oakleaffy · 18/12/2022 12:39

whirlyhead · 17/12/2022 20:10

A Canada goose coat - appallingly expensive but in freezing weather the best thing ever for staying warm. And it will last for ever.

Miele washing machine - mine has just died after 20 years faithful service. I feel like I’ve lost a friend.

I had a Faithful Washing machine, he lasted 17 years!
I'm not sure of maker, now, think possibly Indesit, but John Lewis said ''You won't get them made like that these days, they used to be made in Italy, made to last.

WowIlikereallyhateyou · 18/12/2022 12:51

Maxmara cashmere coat
Hermes handbag
Ugg Slippers
Brinkhaus duvet/pillows
Haastens bed
Yves Delorme bedding/towels
Duresta sofas

There are loads..

kingtamponthefurred · 18/12/2022 12:53

Vitamix food processor
Alpaca/cashmere knitwear
Having a cleaner

WowIlikereallyhateyou · 18/12/2022 12:53

To add, i really dont like Loccitane shower oil and any Miele appliances I have had were dreadful.

HiyaCaath · 18/12/2022 13:08

whirlyhead · 17/12/2022 20:10

A Canada goose coat - appallingly expensive but in freezing weather the best thing ever for staying warm. And it will last for ever.

Miele washing machine - mine has just died after 20 years faithful service. I feel like I’ve lost a friend.

Incredibly cruel though.