Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't think it's necessarily "expensive" but we started buying Fast Passes every time we go to an amusement park and I'm not sure how we managed before that. I don't really care what the cost is because it saves literal hours.

Yeah, If I cannot swing a fast pass, I aint going. My son and I refer to it as the ADHD tax

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lululemon??? You mean the shit that you pay $100 for it to pill or fade? Girl bye!

I have a pair of Fast and Free tights I wear weekly for running outdoors that I have had for 5 years and they have not pilled, faded, or stretched out. They are like new. I do hang them to dry.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Everyone loves a good deal, but what are some products or services that are expensive compared to the next competitor but totally worth it?
I’ll go first:
1- Lululemon & Athleta yoga pants are worth it on quality, comfort and they last forever.
2 - Spirit or Frontier sound like a good deal, but you won’t ever see me flying on those carriers. Sure, the other carriers have problems too but no discount is worth the total experience and feeling of safety.
This is a survey I’m trying to “tell a story” so please humor me with examples of items you happily pay more for vs the cheaper product. TIA!

They aren't even cheaper by the time you pay for bags, your seat, your CARRY ON, etc. I hate those airlines.

Have you priced Southwest recently? Even with bag fees, Spirit and Frontier are significantly cheaper for most flights unless you are booked far in advance when they have a special. I booked flights to Florida in November for December flights, and both Spirit and Frontier with bags cost less for two people to fly round trip than for one roundtrip on Southwest. I wound up picking Spirit, and my husband said that the overall experience was better than Southwest because the bag package included early boarding and an assigned seat, avoiding the madness of SW boarding for Florida flights.

PP here. I hate Southwest. I don't like knowing what my seat is going to be. We became loyal to an airline that my husband was flying to Asia for work so we racked up thousands of miles. I always end up with a better experience with them than with any of the cheaper airlines.

United Basic means you know you are boarding last and will mostly likely have terrible seats. SW...you never know till you are there. Yes they might be bad...or they could be fine or even great!

Well, I solve that problem by not flying United basic. Upgrading is totally worth it, since we're talking about expensive services that are worth it...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Cars. I've always drive luxury cars and they're so much nicer than the rental cars I've gotten or my friend's cars I've been in, even when those are newer.

Big engines, nice interiors, etc. are so worth it when you spend a good chunk of your time in your car.

Which car? Cars?

Currently BMW, Maserati, and Rivian.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Worth it: my horse.

Not worth it: basically everything posted.

Ha, I was going to say the same!

He's the most expensive thing we own, other than our house, by far.

IKR? my upper level dressage horse makes the BMW people seem cheap. He’s a Ferrari and easy for what he is, but not anyone can ride him. If you don’t know what you are doing he is the first to tell you to eff off. If I am not on my A game he’s happy to let out a tiny FU kick, we call it. DCUM would love his attention to detail. Lol

My horse is nearly worthless but her care and upkeep are the most expensive things I own lol.

Bury me with my used horse shoes and ex-rays lol. Fill the funeral with trailer fumes. Instead of a preacher raising hands in prayer, play a video montage of my trainer standing ringside and throwing up her hands in despair.

I got lucky and imported one for $75K and then he sold for $350K. (Not the dressage rider). But my dad always said, it costs just as much to house a horse that costs $100 as one that costs $100K and that's always stuck with me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Cars. I've always drive luxury cars and they're so much nicer than the rental cars I've gotten or my friend's cars I've been in, even when those are newer.

Big engines, nice interiors, etc. are so worth it when you spend a good chunk of your time in your car.

+1

I always look down on the poor people; the people who can only afford a toyota or a honda. Really sad for them.

What care specifically. BMW's are not comfortable, inside a Porche I can't even tell i'm in a luxury car. Maybe a Audi.

You must be driving the wrong BMW. Or perhaps you're really tall? Or maybe really short? I'm average height and my husband is pretty tall and we both enjoy BMWs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Worth it:
cleaning service
Le Creuset and All Clad cookware
Tofu press
shredding/grating your own cheese from actual cheese blocks
farmer's market produce

Not worth it:
Any experience marketed as a "must see/must do" and has endless crowds. As it turns out, I generally dislike any activity involving crowds.

I always do this but I actually think it's cheaper than buying it pre-shredded

time is money

It takes hardly any time to shred cheese and it tastes so much better than pre-shredded cheese covered in powder

[Anonymous]

A side-chick.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Cars. I've always drive luxury cars and they're so much nicer than the rental cars I've gotten or my friend's cars I've been in, even when those are newer.

Big engines, nice interiors, etc. are so worth it when you spend a good chunk of your time in your car.

+1

I always look down on the poor people; the people who can only afford a toyota or a honda. Really sad for them.

You sound like new money. Most wealthy people don't drive expensive cars because it's a depreciating asset. Also, Acura, Audi, Lexus and Infiniti's are just rebadged Honda, VW, Toyota, and Nissan.

https://shopkunes.com/blog/what-the-rich-really-drive-uncovering-the-truth-about-wealthy-car-owners

I wouldn't consider any of these luxury cars

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Country club membership

+1

So worth it because everything is in one place. Swim, tennis, golf, juniors, camps, not to mention the food.

Some people like to have a second home and always go to the same place. No criticism.
We like to have our CC as a second home right in town and go to different places on vacation. Different strokes.
(There are plenty of people who like the CC and a second home for vacations too)

[Anonymous]

Since the PP is being un chatte about her French feminine products, I did some digging.

She may have been referring to these spongey tampons.
https://www.notino.fr/joydivision/soft-tampons-mini-tampons/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Country club membership

+1

So worth it because everything is in one place. Swim, tennis, golf, juniors, camps, not to mention the food.

Some people like to have a second home and always go to the same place. No criticism.
We like to have our CC as a second home right in town and go to different places on vacation. Different strokes.
(There are plenty of people who like the CC and a second home for vacations too)

Which one has good food? I like everything about ours except the food.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Worth it: my horse.

Not worth it: basically everything posted.

Ha, I was going to say the same!

He's the most expensive thing we own, other than our house, by far.

IKR? my upper level dressage horse makes the BMW people seem cheap. He’s a Ferrari and easy for what he is, but not anyone can ride him. If you don’t know what you are doing he is the first to tell you to eff off. If I am not on my A game he’s happy to let out a tiny FU kick, we call it. DCUM would love his attention to detail. Lol

My horse is nearly worthless but her care and upkeep are the most expensive things I own lol.

Bury me with my used horse shoes and ex-rays lol. Fill the funeral with trailer fumes. Instead of a preacher raising hands in prayer, play a video montage of my trainer standing ringside and throwing up her hands in despair.

I got lucky and imported one for $75K and then he sold for $350K. (Not the dressage rider). But my dad always said, it costs just as much to house a horse that costs $100 as one that costs $100K and that's always stuck with me.

It’s really the retirement that gets you. Unless you have a home farm, horse ownership is kind of like playing musical chairs.

[Anonymous]

My amazing colorist-transition from no gray to 75% white (from dark brown) -keeping me w/beautiful healthy hair
Weekly cleaner who also organizes
A perfect California pinot noir
Year-round Landscape maintenance (not just lawn)-yard always looks fantastic
Thick cotton sheets

Not worth it:
High end SUVs (CRV fine!)
Beach house not oceanfront
Private for elementry
Roses on Valentine’s Day

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're a skier, ski boots with molded inserts for your feet. So worth it (I have really high arches).

I'm not sure I agree on Le Creuset - I have a casserole and sauce pan, and they're great, but not necessarily worth the cost. Honestly, Lidl does a dupe that looks and holds up the same for a fraction of the cost.

I’m a beginner-intermediate skier and bought used boots when I first started. I’m beginning to think that my boots don’t fit well/properly and is a big reason why I am having a hard time progressing. Where would one go to get custom fitted boots? Any place GOOD in the dmv?

Sun and ski