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What is the most expensive thing you have bought so far in 2023?

162 replies

TellMe67 · 15/01/2023 23:29

£40 Computer game

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TokyoSushi · 20/01/2023 15:00

New pair of running trainers - £70

(and a garage conversion)

Metabigot · 20/01/2023 19:36

Mini cruise for hubby's bday, £500

TashaG · 20/01/2023 21:05

A PS5 for hubby to congratulate him on his promotion :/ Was just under £600 - just so he can play FIFA!

Lcb123 · 20/01/2023 21:07

A £20k used car - never owned one before. Always went without or used DH company car but he’s leaving and won’t have one! Hybrid tho so cheap to run and will hold its value

Hedjwitch · 20/01/2023 21:08

Presents for ds 21st next week. About £500.

Slimjimtobe · 20/01/2023 21:09

Paid for centre parcs

NothingButSpace · 20/01/2023 21:10

£180 on an MOT test and two new tyres.

4thonthe4th · 20/01/2023 21:21

Another holiday… but it will be our first as a family of 6 and cannot wait!

Haysfam · 21/01/2023 08:34

Summer Holiday, 3k!

userxx · 21/01/2023 11:51

@jevoudrais Thank you for your kind words. It's the absolute pits 💐

LadyLolaRuben · 22/01/2023 09:10

Floralnomad · 20/01/2023 01:20

We are up to £1600 now and he’s having more investigations on Monday which will take us to nearer £2500 but on the plus side he is looking a bit better .

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Diagnosis is half the cure! Glad he is looking better. Best of luck for tomorrow hope it goes well

LadyLolaRuben · 22/01/2023 09:15

userxx · 21/01/2023 11:51

@jevoudrais Thank you for your kind words. It's the absolute pits 💐

I've been in this position three times myself. I feel for you. The loss never leaves you but, it's offset by the memories that eventually make you smile again.

soundsofthesixties · 22/01/2023 17:56

Car insurance.

Shamoo · 22/01/2023 17:59

I read this post last week and had nothing much to say - then on Friday ended up paying £500 on a vet bill, £450 on a carpet for DD’s room, and £480 on car insurance all on the same day. Ouch!!

HerRoyalNotness · 22/01/2023 18:01

$590 fixing our fence
$1000 home association fees 😢

Haveagentlechristmas · 22/01/2023 18:02

Eurostar tickets. About £500 return 😳

uncomfortablydumb53 · 22/01/2023 18:17

£125 pair of trainers DS1 birthday present

LeoEisor · 22/01/2023 18:27

£120 for my hair colour and cut!

Giggorata · 22/01/2023 18:32

Cupboards and panelling in hall and landing, painting, new stair carpet and stair rods: around 4K.

Yeahrightthen · 22/01/2023 18:38

£4K on kitchen/hallway floor (karndean)
Then almost the same again on Invisalign treatment! Got to settle the bill at my last appointment tomorrow 😭

Sunsetintheeast · 22/01/2023 18:40

Flights for next Xmas. Eye watering

SapphireSeptember · 20/06/2023 01:32

Spent over £200 on some nail polish. It's a company based in the USA that I can't buy in the UK, but spend over a certain amount and you'll get free shipping, so I did! I'd wanted to buy them for ages and got some extra money for working bank holidays. 😊

Metabigot · 20/06/2023 05:10

A car! Bought outright not on credit and took most of my savings. £8500 but should last me a few years. Pick it up later today so v v excited!

Haysfam · 20/06/2023 06:07

Holiday, AI to Menorca, 3k

RBKB · 20/06/2023 06:21

Solar panels and a battery. £13,000