AIBU to ask you what is expensive but worth it?

[OgdensGoneNutFlake]

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?

My weekly cleaner

Dockatot pod thing for baby DD

Cartier love bracelet

DMs for both me and DS8 (school shoes)

Apple products

Dyson hairstyler thing

Laser eye surgery

Invisalign

I'm actually not high maintenance

I must be doing something wrong with my Uggs, they only last two years tops.

Dyson hair dryer
Hot tub

Rapha cycling jacket

Living in central London

Baby swimming lessons

Oh yes.. more:

Laser hair removal

Egg pram for baby DD

Joie Spin car seat

Emma mattress

Snow Fairy Lush shower stuff

Elemis Marine Cream

Botox for my 11s

We got a souped up sound system in our (ancient) convertible Mini after COVID hit. It was sooooo expensive but honestly, being able to go around with the top down blasting music on random drives kept us both (relatively) sane in the context of being unable to go to our usual gigs and festivals etc. And yes I know that was technically against the rules (I think?) but we weren't getting out or coming into contact with anyone so meh.

Also an Oodie. I had a couple of fakes which I loved but the real thing is next level. I wfh and it's genuinely changed my life.

Laser eye surgery more than 20 years ago, still don't need glasses.

Good quality leather suite lasted us 20 years and we sold it for £100. Hoping our new one lasts as long.

This. 100x this.

My counsellor

my acupuncturist

my cleaner

Epionce skin care

wool duvet

1 to 1 swimming lessons for my kids

i don’t spend a lot on going out, takeaways, nails, hair etc so I can justify spending a fair amount on the things that matter to me!

Laser hair removal - wish I'd done it 10 years earlier!

Mattress
Winter coat
Boots
Cleaner

Travelling in business class. Actually travelling full stop.

-Builder Gel / BIAB nails (more expensive than a normal manicure but lasts for ages and helps me to grow my incredibly brittle nails).

-Coffee from independent cafes

-Glossier Lip Balm

-Uggs

Organic food.
Tickets to see Muse.
Monthly tickets to the Hague to see the most gorgeous man on the planet 😊

Cashmere

School fees.
My Aga.

Sweaty Betty leggings (power or super soft - not zero gravity!). Resisted for ages but finally caved and bought a pair in the sale and they still look brand new two years later. The only leggings I’ve tried that actually stay up!

Waterproof UGG boots with vibram soles. So cosy. Live in them through the winter.

Botox.
Niche perfume rather than designer.

I'm going to add 'a good mattress'. Mine was stupidly expensive (made to my requirements), but it is the most comfortable mattress I've ever slept on. I bought it 10 years ago so it has paid for itself many times over.

Morrocanoil. Turns my horses tail into something resembling human hair.

Cashmere sweaters. Cost £100-200 each about 8 years ago. Still good as new and so warm that I don't need to turn the heating up.

Joseph Joseph replaced my entire totem bin when the catch broke as it was an old model, despite the fact it was 3 years old. Brand new version arrived 2 days later. Can't fault that service!

My Nan always said buy the best bed and the best shoes because if you're not in one you're in the other, so a decent mattress, high thread count bedding and good shoes.

Kerastase hair products. My hair is so transformed I no longer straighten it.

I was going to say that. I love it so much.

Also my Brabantia bin and my Corian work surfaces. They all look good, are extremely practical and have lasted years. Can't bear short term things, so wasteful.

Does laser eye surgery count?

I always says it's the best money I've ever spent.

Lurpack Spreadable.