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?

What brand of boots? I have wide calves/feet (despite only being a size 10-12, very annoying), and live in the Netherlands, so very interested!

It's a De Longhi, was around £500 but you can pay much more. Just does espresso or longer black coffees, nothing fancy like latté. Gets used every single day.

Hope you enjoy them. I really rate them. Their coffee is excellent but they're priced better than similar quality coffee roasters/shops (where you'd be paying £40+ for a kilo instead of £28). They're one of my local independents who managed to survive lockdown by selling eggs and toilet rolls etc out of their front door.

We've just bought one. I'm still getting used to it but i find the pressure cooker fabulous and I can do bacon and sausage in the air fryer and the grill if need be. I not done any baking in it yet but plan to give it a go

Flying business/first class. I’m not exhausted at my destination thus enjoying my time away more and also saving on annual leave! Contact lenses, Egyptian cotton sheets (with a minimum thread count of 500), my mattress, plantation shutters & a good pair of shoes!

I agree, love our Joseph Joseph totem bin, probs had it the same amount of time as you and it's still going strong. Great buy.

I only waited a few weeks to have a fibroid and polyps removed from my uterus on the NHS. And they sent me to a private hospital to have it done!

A £250 blender. Not sure what I was thinking

Cashmere jumpers had some 20 years still ok.White stuff bath robes had 2 about 20 years if not longer still wear them,and my black suede high heels .ive tiny feet size 2 and can rarely buy shoes on high street,buy 3 boots and kids trainers though occasionally some firms do a 2.but heels only from specialist companies.i paid £100 for them about 20 years ago havent dated and still look good.

Slippers from A Andreassen. Scandinavian style (and comfort!) at its best. I've had a pair of the felt ones for years as my 'travel slippers' but also love their mules for work in summer. Wonderful quality.

Muck Boots, nearly 9 yrs going strong now, no damage, so warm.
Estee Lauder Double Wear Light foundation and Double Wear Concealer
Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
Ugg slippers . Washed several times too and put in dryer
Most Lush products.. I don't like the quality of the makeup but shampoos and Dream Cream are perfect for me.. and my mum swears by Helping Hands so I always buy her that as presents
Pet insurance.. can barely afford but peace of mind..

Cath Kidston bedding

Lip filler.. for me v natural look... def not the duck pout look..but I had no top lip and just look 'balanced out' now
Eyebrows tattooed on (semi perm, not micro bladed) as lost them to thyroid disease. I look like the old me again for the first time in decades.. really turned the clock back

Would anyone like a weighted blanket? I didn't personally like the sensation but it's quite a good weighted blanket. I'm in Birmingham- not using it so I wouldn't bother charging anything for it or anything. Feel free to PM.

@HundredMilesAnHour just placed my first order. Thank you very much. Ordered kingsland, Columbia and some decaf. Can’t wait to try it!!!

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@alltoomuchrightnow I lost most of my eyebrows due to thyroid disease and after ds was born, 28 years ago, all my arm hair left as well, and most of my leg hair (thrilled about the latter). I wasn't very hairy to begin with.

Roses, I never really had leg hair (was called Shiny Legs at school!) I had it lifelong but not diagnosed until 33.. by which point I was almost in a coma. Lost the eyebrows but head hair is fine now as long as I keep up the vit D intake (high strength) I'm happy I rarely have to bother with legs and pits but I'd still rather be hairy and have my old brows and lashes back

Totally agree, wouldn't even have one if they were free ! I have morals !

@alltoomuchrightnow have you tried Revitalash? I have thyroid disease and use lancome mascara.

Where are people buying their lovely bed sheets from. Id love to upgrade mine

Great thread!
Burberry coat I’ve had over 10 years
Prada bag, again over 10 years old
Cartier watch - timeless 😉
All bought before I had kids (and had money 😆)
L’occitane moisturiser, perfume, shower oil
Liz Earle shampoo
Denby crockery
Le Creuset griddle pan
Sweaty Betty leggings

@ihatethecold king of cotton for my 1000 Ct Egyptian cotton. I’ve also been pleasantly surprised by joules - but caveat, I bought the joules 6 years ago so can’t attest to quality in 2022!

Thanks @BadShepherd

@Sinthie
Yes indeed. I have a Burberry Trench bought in 1984 for £175. TBF it is looking tired now.
Similarly a Cartier watch more than 30 years old.
L'Occitane - fabulous - cheaper in France but worth every penny.
Le Creuset - a bit heavy if I'm honest.
Denby - yep. Had Memories from 1981 to 2005 (it got very tired looking as well as dated - DC had it split up for uni), have had Denby White since 2007 - might have been discontinued - haven't seen muchnof it about and the Memories genre seems to be coming back.