AIBU to ask you what is expensive but worth it?

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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?

I’ve bought 2 frying pans in a set from Ninja recently. They are fabulous and not actually that expensive.

I now buy a bag of dried liquorice root and a bag of dried peppermint that I mix together in a tea caddy. Makes lovely tea in one of those infuser tea pots.

Ah yes, quality cookware! I bought my Le Creuset pans almost 30 years ago (in the sale, as a fairly new grad...carrying them home nearly killed me!) and have stuck with Le Creuset ever since. But during lockdown, a friend lent me his Staub casserole and OMG I loved it! The dimples in the top make a difference to the food and I became a convert and bought my own Staub. Worth every penny!

I have a mix - down now to five knives that we use all the time. A Breda knife, a Sabatier cleaver, two Ikea cooks' knives and a Global vegetable knife. Every Saturday morning, I soak my whetstone and sharpen them all. I try to tell myself the Global one is best because of how much I spent on it, but really, I prefer one of the Ikea knives. Learning to use the whetstone was key - the way my old knives glide through a tomato makes me glad I learned every time.

Axkid minikid 2 carseats the price was high despite buying in a sale but we still have the same seat nearly 4 years on and DS still fits and youngest Ds is now in one too

My Shower Gem. Thought it was expensive but love it and had it ages.

Fair enough, it might not damage your pipes or clog up your loo.. Good for you!
But

"Cat excrement is a very dangerous substance, and most water treatment plants can not make it safe. It is classed as a pollutant by the United States Environmental Protection Agency(opens in new tab) which states that the group of polluting materials it is included with "…can harm fish and wildlife populations, kill native vegetation, foul drinking water, and make recreational areas unsafe and unpleasant."

It can also contain the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which won't be killed by water treatment centers or septic tanks. This means it will then continue into the water system or surrounding water table and infect other animals, including humans. Although typically dealt with by our immune systems, it can be deadly, especially for those with compromised immune systems. Marine and river life is already showing high levels of this kind of parasitic infection near waste outlets, and the likely cause is – yep – cat litter being flushed down the toilet."

www.petsradar.com/advice/is-cat-litter-flushable

Once a year, when knitwear season is over, bag up all your wool and cashmere and stick in the freezer for 48 hours.

Moths will be dead.

Either that or get into visible mending.

Can I ask what mattress? We bought a Domeo octosmart recently and it's bloody rubbish! I'm desperate to replace it but don't want to make another expensive mistake 😕

good pasta
good cheese
Nordic outdoor brands

Cashmere jumpers
great quality shoes and bags
Dyson airwrap

Heated poncho

Elemis marine collagen cream

Kitchen aid gadgets ...love them ❤️xx

A padded waterproof coat from Barbour. Cost me around £200 in a sale 8 years ago. Worn it every autumn/winter since. It still looks good and was worth every penny.

Perfumes from Miller Harris, Penhaligons and Byredo. Last well and I've never found anything that comes close.

A private Autism assessment for DD
Cloud 9 hair straighteners
GHD helios hairdryer
Heat pump tumble dryer (costs more upfront but saves money in the long run)
Emma mattress
Jabra Elite wireless headphones
OPI nail polish
Harry potter studio tour, especially at Christmas!
Birkenstocks (so comfy)
Twinings tea bags
Nintendo switch for the DC
Green & Black's dark chocolate
Lelo vibrator

A proper weighted blanket with a zip on cover

@TicTac80 ooo what air conditioner have you got? I'm desperate for one for next summer!

This makes me so happy. Thank you for letting me know of the change.

Yep I said that earlier. I love it!!!!

Roger & Gallet soap.
Twinings Earl Grey.

I love this thread! Googled so many things 😂

Botox. Unashamedly.

Bought my 29yr old son a PS5 for Xmas
Nearly £600
He's married with a baby but worked extremely hard this year in his naval career and been away for 6 months and wanted to spoil him

Same 😂