to ask you what things people spend money on that you just don't understand?

[FeelinTwentySixPointTwo]

This isn't a judgey thread or a bashing thread. People are absolutely free to spend their money on whatever they choose. Horses for courses.

But that said.. what expensive things do you see other people spending their money on that you simply don't "get"?

Mine is personalised numberplates. Cannot compute why anyone would care what combo of numbers or letters is on their car.

Interested to see what others think!

Going to Turkey or Dubai

Spain is possibly my favourite country in Europe but you can’t compare their nice to beaches to some of the incredible beaches in places like Thailand, the Phillipines, Malaysia etc. Also those countries can be considerably cheaper than Spain if you avoid the food/upmarket hotels marketed to rich Westeners.

a friend of mine cannot get her head around spending money to eat out whereas I love it. On the flip side she spends money on designer handbags and shoes and I would never do that as have no interest. Horses for courses

I can’t believe you lumped Prosecco next to champagne. 🤣

That one's definitely a fake though! The nose is printed wonkily and there's visible stitching around the face. I understand why people would spend money on the real thing as it's so hard to get. But don't understand why anyone would buy blatantly fake Lafufus that often costs just as much or even more than a real one. It's like paying 4K for a counterfeit Louis Vuitton bag.

Agree. I find pockets suffice but them I’m not carting around louds of makeup so I don’t need one.

Agreed on both counts

109 % agree with you. Love travelling. It’s good use of money. Designer hand bags are mostly ugly with Ctrl C, Ctrl V prints of their logo and low aesthetic quality.

I love takeaway coffee and don’t like to think about how much I spend on it! I have cut down though as it was a bit ridiculous

Gambling. I just don't get it! Everything else is each to their own IMO.

Takeaways such as McDonalds and take out coffee from large corporate chains. Like to support independent coffee shops though. I do have a personalised car reg though🤣

100 % not sure about 109%. 😅

Gambling. It never seems fun to me. Like burning banknotes. The house always wins.

Maybe because they’re both a waste of money ?!

Lip fillers/Botox
Nails/lashes etc
Big expensive weddings
Designer clothes
Holidays to places that have a 'strip' full of English and Irish bars.
Holidays to Dubai (or similar soulless places full of influencer types).

Yup. It’s the 2025 Marbella.

Cars on PCP. I cannot wrap my head around banging half the mortgage out every month on something you’ll never actually own because your identity is tied up in having a ‘premium’ car. Just what the actual fuck?

Chippendales or those magic Mike nights, the idea leaves me cold and dry iykwim, also only fans, completely bewildered by how popular it apparently is and pay to get a personalised message from a celebrity..... 🤷‍♀️ wtf?

Champagne and prosecco, both absolute swill and leave your mouth tasting and smelling like a dog poo bin oh and on the topic of dags, I have no idea why people opt for Pugs, French bulldogs or Bostin Terriers, they should be bred out imo.

But it cleans your teeth…

Agree on personalised plates. Apart from the really prestigious ones (A1, and the like) I’ve no idea why anyone would want one.

Tattoos - not for me at all. I admire some of the artistry and on some people they look absolutely fabulous. I remember when they used to be a bit edgy though - now everyone and their gran has one. I couldn’t handle the pain and the (possible) regret.

Ring doorbells - apart from the fact they solve more crimes than the police, no idea why I would want one.

Handbags that are in the thousands.
Botox.
Lip fillers
Eyebrows
Dubai
Massive SUV’s when you live in the city with one kid.
But I like spending on holidays. I also spend a ridiculous amount on books. We are all just different.

I'll add buying fakes in general. There was a thing a few years ago about people buying fake ABH/Huda Beauty/Jeffrey Star eyeshadow palettes, with no idea what's in them. (Someone did tests on fake makeup and found all sorts of grim things. They'd rather risk their health than buy a dupe from Revolution/W7/Technic, which doesn't look as fancy but at least it's safe.
I'd never buy fake Harry Potter or Pusheen things either, because I want to support the creators.

Agree with personalised number plates, weirdly exhibitionist. Expensive designer handbags or really handbags in general, pockets are better. Most of the fugly clothes promoted on style and beauty page, I know my place, I usually prefer the cheap ones. Spiritualist evenings, mediums, clairvoyants. Fillers and plastic surgery that makes them look ridiculous.

I don't understand people who don't understand takeaways. It's a lazy meal when you want a treat. Most restaurants do takeaways now so you can get some delicious food. I understand why people would choose not to spend their money on takeaways but not understanding why anyone would want to seems strange.

I've never understood personalised number plates and I feel like asking someone who has one what pleasure they get out of it would be a bit rude. I would love to know why though.

Think you have been buying the wrong stuff haha