What item could you “afford” but don’t buy?

[Anonymous]

I’ll go first. I could afford a numbered iPhone. Even the latest model! But I’ve always had SE models because I don’t see the value in the numbered models. I’m not a huge photo nerd so the camera piece is irrelevant.

What items do you not buy, but could afford to?

[Anonymous]

I don't buy expensive sunglasses. They get lost or broken way too easily, especially with small kids.

[Anonymous]

A boat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A boat.

That is a very good one. I have less than zero interest in owning a boat!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't buy expensive sunglasses. They get lost or broken way too easily, especially with small kids.

I never understood this craze either. But my prescription sunglasses are pricey and I can’t do anything about that.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don't buy expensive sunglasses. They get lost or broken way too easily, especially with small kids.

I never understood this craze either. But my prescription sunglasses are pricey and I can’t do anything about that.

Warby Parker or other online places will help you save money on prescription glasses. I have a really strong prescription and my glasses from my eye doctor used to cost $500. Now they are $150.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't buy expensive sunglasses. They get lost or broken way too easily, especially with small kids.

I never understood this craze either. But my prescription sunglasses are pricey and I can’t do anything about that.

Warby Parker or other online places will help you save money on prescription glasses. I have a really strong prescription and my glasses from my eye doctor used to cost $500. Now they are $150.

Good point. I should try that. I’m glad there is more competition in the glasses space.

[Anonymous]

A beach house. I really want one in theory, but I know that we'd never actually be able to go to it.

Private school. My kids prefer to stay with neighborhood kids.

Country Club. I cannot stand the pretentiousness out them.

[Anonymous]

Same with a beach house. I would love one but we would not go enough and it would just be a pain.

[Anonymous]

A new car.

I’ve never bought a new car. I always think that I would like one but I don’t do it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't buy expensive sunglasses. They get lost or broken way too easily, especially with small kids.

I never understood this craze either. But my prescription sunglasses are pricey and I can’t do anything about that.

Warby Parker or other online places will help you save money on prescription glasses. I have a really strong prescription and my glasses from my eye doctor used to cost $500. Now they are $150.

Alas my prescription is also really strong and Warby Parker wouldn't make glasses for me and I have been grumpy about that. I can afford that and of course I need glasses so it is what it is.

[Anonymous]

A vacation home. Expensive vacations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't buy expensive sunglasses. They get lost or broken way too easily, especially with small kids.

This!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A beach house. I really want one in theory, but I know that we'd never actually be able to go to it.

Private school. My kids prefer to stay with neighborhood kids.

Country Club. I cannot stand the pretentiousness out them.

+1 on the second two. We do have a beach house though, and while we don’t get to use it as much as I’d like, I’m still glad to have it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ll go first. I could afford a numbered iPhone. Even the latest model! But I’ve always had SE models because I don’t see the value in the numbered models. I’m not a huge photo nerd so the camera piece is irrelevant.

What items do you not buy, but could afford to?

Expensive sunglasses, "brand name" bags (my vintage ones are less $ and I get way more compliments on them), Stanley cups and the like. Apple watch (no desire). Fancy cars (and the cars I do buy I run into the ground).