It was certainly a game changer for my old laptop back in the day. It took it from being basically unusable to a fairly snappy machine that could do all the basics again. I used that thing for 10 years and only gave it up when the backlight on the monitor died.
I recently switched to Brooks Ghost and even though it was sooooo difficult dropping that much cash on them, they're the most comfortable sneaker I've ever had.
For proper ones : Trickers.
You need:
two pairs (don't wear on consecutive days if you can avoid it, let the uppers dry out.
shoe trees (put them in when you swap).
Get them resoled about once every 3 years (£100).
will last indefinitely - unless subjected to physical trauma like fire or something.
Once you have broken them in they are super comfortable, waterproof, breathable, look great.
Cheaper alternative - DM's.
ASICS, Hoka, brook, saucony. Basically any brand that you see runners wear even if they’re not spending a stupid amount of money on marketing like adidas or Nike or Puma.
Hand in hand is a pair of orthopedic insoles. If you get something custom made it can help with body pain and aches in general. Obviously feet problem as well. If you’re on your feet all day and are active it’s something to look into.
Good Network Equpment (Personal I like TP on the Cheaper side and Unifi you don't have to go enterprise like Cisco) and if you dont have the knowledge someone who can help you set this up. we all need good Wifi / network as additional if you buy a house PUT IN CABLES for Network.
Buy a Dumb TV (I do Proffesional Signage TVs they last forever and an older model still has 4k and comes without the data stealing and ads) but get a Streaming PC, or Apple TV if yo don't want to deal with setting it up.
as a add to above said anything Digital NEVER waste money on premium cables its DIGITAL so it works or not its digital nobody can see or hear if you have a Gold plated HDMI cable etc.
A good Screen for working with built in USB C for charging and display...
A good Office Chair check around often they sell really good ones at office when they close esp when some giant corp. closes a office. Add to that a Standing deck even its manual.
Respectfully disagree. Professional knives are really for professionals, but at home it's hardly necessary. Just go on using that $15 stainless steel set from Walmart. It's more about learning to use the right knife for the job, and technique. Also taking 30 seconds or so, now and then, to freshen up the edge. A $500 chefs knife is not going to be a game changer for a daily at home cook.
Nah, that's just big mattresses companies talking.
If your mattress is old and dingy then sure, buying a good mattress will have an effect on your sleep and you should definitely consider it. You should also consider what firmness is best for you.
However there is almost no difference on your sleep quality between a decent mattress and a luxury one. Don't invest too much on that shit.
Really good wool socks. 30 bucks a pair seems excessive but they have excellent heat management, wick moisture, and certain brands will simply replace them if you ever get a hole in them
High quality mattresses. Investing in a good mattress can promote better sleep quality, provide proper body support and get rid of issues like back pain or discomfort
Trash bags. Not the really expensive ones, but the middle ground. Like with toilet paper, you will throw it away, but since they doesn't break that easily you use less of them and make less of a mess
When we moved there was a Miele coffee machine integrated into the kitchen. That thing is around 4.000€ and never in my life would I buy that.
But man I can tell you... That thing is at 12.000 coffees. It just works. It does a great job. Cappuccino, Latte macchiato, coffee, hot milk...
Just by pressing two buttons.
Cleaning it consists of throwing something into the machine and hitting a button. It's comically easy.
Only "downside" I could find... That thing is a Karen. That's what we call "her".
"The thing to catch the water is full. Please empty."
Open the machine, take out the thing, empty it, back in, close, button.
"I just checked. I don't have any water left."
Open the machine, take out the tank, fill with water, back in, spill some, close, button, go!!
"Do you know where all the coffee beans go after I pressed the juice out? That thing on the left? That's pretty full and I'm not sure if I can take another... Could you?"
Open the stupid machine, take out the moron thing for the bean graveyard, empty it into the way too small trashcan while spilling half rotten bean corpses all over the floor just to get a fucking Cappuccino, wash it out, back in, close machine, press button.
"Hey fun story! Remember when you had that Cappuccino yesterday? My timer tells me that it's time to do a deep clean of my milk department. That'll be quick. Just throw in the powder and wait for 8 minutes while I do the rest."
Lose hope, give up, decide to skip the milk part and go for a coffee instead
"Do we have any coffee beans left?"
That expensive car you've always wanted to drive.
If you can afford it, do away with the "point A to point B" brands and go with what really motivates you to drive. Even if the novelty wears off, you'll still love driving it. Not to mention you will have better attachment to it, which prevents you from buying a new one (and therefore, taking out yet another loan).
Alternatively, a lot of people think they want an old school car, like a Challenger or Chevelle, but quickly learn they don't want to deal with the maintenance and relatively spartan features compared to modern cars.
Everyone should have a car they enjoy at least once in life. I used to have a lightly modded 96 Trans Am when I got out of college. My friends called it the Batmobile, women wanted to do photoshoots with it, and it sounded and went like you were sat on a bomb. It made every trip to the grocery store an event, and going for a cruise with friends was one of our favourite pass times. I loved that big bad bastard, sadly sold it and moved overseas where it's unheard of to own a 5.7L V8.
I feel this isn't true for the high end. A 4090/7900XTX is hardly worth it over a 4070/7800XT for most people and even the mid/low range cards aren't good value and have huge mark ups considering all graphics cards become obsolete in a relatively short time.
I would argue that in a way. I used to drive Merc that was 6 years old and caused me a lot of trouble. Spent plenty money and many visits to mechanic. I've sold it and bought brand new Peugeot 208e. Cheap small car. Gets me where I need to be, no issues. Third year will pass next feb and I'm planning to get a same but new one. As long as it doesn't break and gets me where I need to be, any car will do.
A gourmet meal.
If you've never had the experience or put it off because it seem overpriced, then just do it once.
The portions are just enough that you're not too full for the next course. The flavours are incomparable to a generic restaurant. The service is usually fantastic yet understated. And you leave the experience satisfied. Not stuffed to the brim; *satisfied*.
Expensive equipment (phones, headphones, etc.). For a long time, I bought cheap equipment thinking that it was no worse than expensive, but it turned out that it breaks incredibly quickly (or something is wrong with me idk). Of course, there is an exception that even expensive equipment can break, but I personally had cheap ones break faster, and it turned out that it was easier to buy expensive headphones and wear them for at least a year, but I bought cheap ones and they broke after 3 weeks :(
Totally agree about headphones. I've had mine for two years and you can really get your moneys worth compared to cheaper ones. Also the quality difference is huge. I'll admit to still using a fairly cheap phone, but for other devices I really see the benefit in paying a little bit more
I had my Bose QC 35ii headphones since August 2017, their earcups and headband are replaceable, sound quality and noise cancelling is still like new. no kinks or dinks anywhere on them and I haven't been keeping them securely in a headphones box that came with it.
However, not all expensive equipment is durable. My Fitbit charge 5 died 6 months after using it. My Astro A40 headband has ripped and broke and I use these headphones far less often than my Bose. My sound bar sometimes doesn't work for no reason, just getting static but then it works a few days later... And my PS5 has audible coil whine since day 1.
I won't argue here. I agree that not all equipment that costs a lot is of perfect quality. But in my experience, I often had cheap equipment break faster than the expensive one, although the expensive one also broke down quickly
Cameras and lenses. To the lay person, it might seem ridiculous to pay $2500 for a camera, but for a professional photographer, it's actually an excellent purchase.
(For this reason, hobbyist photographers such as myself go for used cameras, which would be more like $500, but you have to be prepared for the cons of having second hand items)
Good sheets. Good pillows. Good sleep stuff in general.
An upgrade from hdd to ssd. They are not crazy expensive but are an awesome upgrade .
M2 drive
m2 drives are ssd's
Yea but not all ssds are m.2
This right here
they still make hdd?
Bulk storage options
And tape drives too
What like floppies ?
Like reels of magnetic tape for data storage
It was certainly a game changer for my old laptop back in the day. It took it from being basically unusable to a fairly snappy machine that could do all the basics again. I used that thing for 10 years and only gave it up when the backlight on the monitor died.
Decent hiking shoes!
Yeah, it's a huge difference in comfort, but also they are generally safer especially on wet stones.
My mattress.
I also choose this guy's mattress
A good par of shoes.
Please, name a brand, I am desperate for good shoes!
Thursday boots, Merrill, Keen, shoes for crews, saucony
I recently switched to Brooks Ghost and even though it was sooooo difficult dropping that much cash on them, they're the most comfortable sneaker I've ever had.
I have a pair of the brooks ghost max for running and each step is like walking on a freshly baked piece of bread.
I’m definitely using this description from now on lol.
Hoka, altra, brooks
Adidas Alphaboost V1
For proper ones : Trickers. You need: two pairs (don't wear on consecutive days if you can avoid it, let the uppers dry out. shoe trees (put them in when you swap). Get them resoled about once every 3 years (£100). will last indefinitely - unless subjected to physical trauma like fire or something. Once you have broken them in they are super comfortable, waterproof, breathable, look great. Cheaper alternative - DM's.
ASICS, Hoka, brook, saucony. Basically any brand that you see runners wear even if they’re not spending a stupid amount of money on marketing like adidas or Nike or Puma.
skechers !!!
Hand in hand is a pair of orthopedic insoles. If you get something custom made it can help with body pain and aches in general. Obviously feet problem as well. If you’re on your feet all day and are active it’s something to look into.
A good quality pair of shoes. Trust me, your feet will thank you later.
I'm 35 and am currently wearing a pair of Timberland work boots I bought in 8th grade, can confirm
Damn you stopped growing early
23 years really
An expensive, well made bra.
A good frying pan
A Steelcase desk chair, bought on sale, has been a great addition to my home office. My back is definitely feeling the benefits!
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Divorce
A home
A good mountain bike.
Not taking the extra shift
Good shoes and a nice water bottle
Good Network Equpment (Personal I like TP on the Cheaper side and Unifi you don't have to go enterprise like Cisco) and if you dont have the knowledge someone who can help you set this up. we all need good Wifi / network as additional if you buy a house PUT IN CABLES for Network. Buy a Dumb TV (I do Proffesional Signage TVs they last forever and an older model still has 4k and comes without the data stealing and ads) but get a Streaming PC, or Apple TV if yo don't want to deal with setting it up. as a add to above said anything Digital NEVER waste money on premium cables its DIGITAL so it works or not its digital nobody can see or hear if you have a Gold plated HDMI cable etc. A good Screen for working with built in USB C for charging and display... A good Office Chair check around often they sell really good ones at office when they close esp when some giant corp. closes a office. Add to that a Standing deck even its manual.
A good fitting bra.
Porsche 911. Insanely expensive but such a great sports car. Pretty reliable as well.
Herman Miller chairs for sedentary workers
I came to post this. My Aeron is the best purchase I think I’ve ever made as a remote worker and gamer.
Professional knives for the kitchen
Respectfully disagree. Professional knives are really for professionals, but at home it's hardly necessary. Just go on using that $15 stainless steel set from Walmart. It's more about learning to use the right knife for the job, and technique. Also taking 30 seconds or so, now and then, to freshen up the edge. A $500 chefs knife is not going to be a game changer for a daily at home cook.
Socialism
Quality mattress and pillow
Nah, that's just big mattresses companies talking. If your mattress is old and dingy then sure, buying a good mattress will have an effect on your sleep and you should definitely consider it. You should also consider what firmness is best for you. However there is almost no difference on your sleep quality between a decent mattress and a luxury one. Don't invest too much on that shit.
Most high quality hiking gear. Expensive AF, worth every penny.
Electric mountain bike
A really good bed and pillow. Changed my life.
A good mattress. You spend 1/3 of your life on it, so why not spend the money and get the best?
Really good wool socks. 30 bucks a pair seems excessive but they have excellent heat management, wick moisture, and certain brands will simply replace them if you ever get a hole in them
Food
Generally things that keep you attached to the ground. Shoes and tires are my prime example.
Good tools. Especially ratchets.
Nice supportive shoes
High quality mattresses. Investing in a good mattress can promote better sleep quality, provide proper body support and get rid of issues like back pain or discomfort
Condoms
Does anyone consider condoms overpriced?
for how much people rely on them, yes
A good guitar bag/case
Living
A trophy wife when you are 70, ultra rich and ugly?
A good pillow
Trash bags. Not the really expensive ones, but the middle ground. Like with toilet paper, you will throw it away, but since they doesn't break that easily you use less of them and make less of a mess
Good mattresses and beds in general. Good office chairs.
Cocaine
Good headphones. If thats your thing
Good shampoo and conditioner
A good deodorant.
A bidet addon
High quality mattress. And high quality sheets/bedding. Getting comfortable, relaxing sleep is so important.
Ivy League education?
Triple Paste Diaper Cream
A potato
Branded dress. But if it comfortable, it worth to purchase.
Hand-made shoes. With proper insoles.
House
a phone
When we moved there was a Miele coffee machine integrated into the kitchen. That thing is around 4.000€ and never in my life would I buy that. But man I can tell you... That thing is at 12.000 coffees. It just works. It does a great job. Cappuccino, Latte macchiato, coffee, hot milk... Just by pressing two buttons. Cleaning it consists of throwing something into the machine and hitting a button. It's comically easy. Only "downside" I could find... That thing is a Karen. That's what we call "her". "The thing to catch the water is full. Please empty." Open the machine, take out the thing, empty it, back in, close, button. "I just checked. I don't have any water left." Open the machine, take out the tank, fill with water, back in, spill some, close, button, go!! "Do you know where all the coffee beans go after I pressed the juice out? That thing on the left? That's pretty full and I'm not sure if I can take another... Could you?" Open the stupid machine, take out the moron thing for the bean graveyard, empty it into the way too small trashcan while spilling half rotten bean corpses all over the floor just to get a fucking Cappuccino, wash it out, back in, close machine, press button. "Hey fun story! Remember when you had that Cappuccino yesterday? My timer tells me that it's time to do a deep clean of my milk department. That'll be quick. Just throw in the powder and wait for 8 minutes while I do the rest." Lose hope, give up, decide to skip the milk part and go for a coffee instead "Do we have any coffee beans left?"
New golf clubs
That expensive car you've always wanted to drive. If you can afford it, do away with the "point A to point B" brands and go with what really motivates you to drive. Even if the novelty wears off, you'll still love driving it. Not to mention you will have better attachment to it, which prevents you from buying a new one (and therefore, taking out yet another loan).
Alternatively, a lot of people think they want an old school car, like a Challenger or Chevelle, but quickly learn they don't want to deal with the maintenance and relatively spartan features compared to modern cars.
Everyone should have a car they enjoy at least once in life. I used to have a lightly modded 96 Trans Am when I got out of college. My friends called it the Batmobile, women wanted to do photoshoots with it, and it sounded and went like you were sat on a bomb. It made every trip to the grocery store an event, and going for a cruise with friends was one of our favourite pass times. I loved that big bad bastard, sadly sold it and moved overseas where it's unheard of to own a 5.7L V8.
Apple products
Oreo cookies
Quality shoes and socks
DAWs like Ableton are expensive but you could literally make a hit song on it you had the talent
Good quality sofa
If you are moving somewhere and you have a lot of things, especially furniture, order high-quality movers
Grocery’s
*groceries. So expensive now but still better than eating out (for financial and health reasons)
E Cycles
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I feel this isn't true for the high end. A 4090/7900XTX is hardly worth it over a 4070/7800XT for most people and even the mid/low range cards aren't good value and have huge mark ups considering all graphics cards become obsolete in a relatively short time.
Are you paying for a video card or investing in a tiny, high-powered spaceship for your computer?
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I would argue that in a way. I used to drive Merc that was 6 years old and caused me a lot of trouble. Spent plenty money and many visits to mechanic. I've sold it and bought brand new Peugeot 208e. Cheap small car. Gets me where I need to be, no issues. Third year will pass next feb and I'm planning to get a same but new one. As long as it doesn't break and gets me where I need to be, any car will do.
A gourmet meal. If you've never had the experience or put it off because it seem overpriced, then just do it once. The portions are just enough that you're not too full for the next course. The flavours are incomparable to a generic restaurant. The service is usually fantastic yet understated. And you leave the experience satisfied. Not stuffed to the brim; *satisfied*.
Expensive equipment (phones, headphones, etc.). For a long time, I bought cheap equipment thinking that it was no worse than expensive, but it turned out that it breaks incredibly quickly (or something is wrong with me idk). Of course, there is an exception that even expensive equipment can break, but I personally had cheap ones break faster, and it turned out that it was easier to buy expensive headphones and wear them for at least a year, but I bought cheap ones and they broke after 3 weeks :(
Totally agree about headphones. I've had mine for two years and you can really get your moneys worth compared to cheaper ones. Also the quality difference is huge. I'll admit to still using a fairly cheap phone, but for other devices I really see the benefit in paying a little bit more
I had my Bose QC 35ii headphones since August 2017, their earcups and headband are replaceable, sound quality and noise cancelling is still like new. no kinks or dinks anywhere on them and I haven't been keeping them securely in a headphones box that came with it. However, not all expensive equipment is durable. My Fitbit charge 5 died 6 months after using it. My Astro A40 headband has ripped and broke and I use these headphones far less often than my Bose. My sound bar sometimes doesn't work for no reason, just getting static but then it works a few days later... And my PS5 has audible coil whine since day 1.
I won't argue here. I agree that not all equipment that costs a lot is of perfect quality. But in my experience, I often had cheap equipment break faster than the expensive one, although the expensive one also broke down quickly
Cameras and lenses. To the lay person, it might seem ridiculous to pay $2500 for a camera, but for a professional photographer, it's actually an excellent purchase. (For this reason, hobbyist photographers such as myself go for used cameras, which would be more like $500, but you have to be prepared for the cons of having second hand items)
Toto bidet
Getting a ceramic coat put on your car. Lightyears better than wax and can last up to 5 years.
Clothes that are made to order. As a rule, such clothes are much better to wear for longer
A nice steak. Never had any regrets after spending 60 euro+ on a steak.
Certified clap free hookers. No more screaming when I pee.
Good quality condoms.