Anonymous
Post 02/01/2024 09:55     Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I use Dr Bronners 4-1 Sugar soap all over my body, like everywhere, except not my hair. I buy half gallons.

I buy feminine products from France. Shipping is only $25. They have the most amazing things the U.S. does not. We are backwards here.


What on earth do they have that’s different in France?

I don’t believe PP. I have family in France and they’ve brought over “feminine hygiene” products. It’s just fancy looking wipes with tons of added fragrance/perfumes. Really not healthy to put that crap “down there”
Anonymous
Post 02/01/2024 09:52     Subject: Re:Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Valhrona chocolate
Parmeggiano reggiano
Wine from wegandts

The best mattress you can buy
Bedding from Portugal

Toto bidet
Heated bath floor
Heated towel rack

The safest car you can afford

Hokas
Alo yoga
Ferragamo shoes
Wolford stockings

CSR card


My ex just got himself a Toto bidet and he’s seriously in love with this thing. Keeps asking me to come over for a poop lol!


Is it heated seat?
Anonymous
Post 02/01/2024 09:51     Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Great thread! It's interesting to see the different things we find valuable.

Worth it:
Concierge doctor
Quality denim (MOTHER, Paige, AG)
Amex Platinum & Aspire cards
Litter Robot
Dyson Airwrap
Haircuts & color
AirPod Pro
Nicer hotels and upgraded seats (at least for long flights) when traveling

Close-up orchestra seats for the theater
Linen sheets

Not worth it:
Private college tuition (esp. when you live in VA with great state schools)
Expensive cars

I'm changing careers to a lower-paying job (but one I love that actually helps people!) and will miss some of the splurges that I've enjoyed!
Anonymous
Post 02/01/2024 09:40     Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
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?
not in dmv but custom foam fitted boots by hannes strolz are amazing. Expensive but fantastic. They have a heated boot bag too.
Anonymous
Post 02/01/2024 08:58     Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote:I don’t really think anything mentioned is worth it. But it’s a strange concept. If you have $hit tons of money and more where that came from, isn’t everything “worth it” to you? That’s how I feel about some of the prior posts. My rich neighbor who has never worked a day in her life is always telling me what fancy crap is “so worth it.” Because the money costs her nothing.

I did pay for the highest trim in my non-luxury brand car to get ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, etc. Even still, I’m not sure it was worth it.

I do pay extra for my kids to do the competitive version of their respective activities. I think it’s a waste but they don’t so it’s worth it in that sense.


No. It doesn’t work that way.
Anonymous
Post 02/01/2024 08:23     Subject: Re:Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
House cleaner!

Just starting having house cleaned again after not for a year - I can breath again and I can already feel my anxiety level decreasing!

Also, well-made, comfortable stylish shoes.

Cheap shoes that fall apart and are uncomfortable to wear are just not worth it if you have a choice.
Anonymous
Post 02/01/2024 08:18     Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Can’t believe we are 14 pages in and no one has said it so I’ll say it: SAHM.
Anonymous
Post 02/01/2024 07:49     Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote:I use Dr Bronners 4-1 Sugar soap all over my body, like everywhere, except not my hair. I buy half gallons.

I buy feminine products from France. Shipping is only $25. They have the most amazing things the U.S. does not. We are backwards here.


What on earth do they have that’s different in France?
Anonymous
Post 02/01/2024 07:40     Subject: Re:Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote:Worth it
Lululemon
Botox
Louis Vuitton mine has lasted forever
BMWs
Prisoner wine
Air pod pros

Not worth it
Manicures. I’m done with them and the havoc they do to my natural nails
Range rovers sh##. Absolute sh##
Gucci
Calphalon we’re moving to ceramic next


I agree with all of this except I need pedicures
Anonymous
Post 02/01/2024 07:35     Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
I don’t really think anything mentioned is worth it. But it’s a strange concept. If you have $hit tons of money and more where that came from, isn’t everything “worth it” to you? That’s how I feel about some of the prior posts. My rich neighbor who has never worked a day in her life is always telling me what fancy crap is “so worth it.” Because the money costs her nothing.

I did pay for the highest trim in my non-luxury brand car to get ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, etc. Even still, I’m not sure it was worth it.

I do pay extra for my kids to do the competitive version of their respective activities. I think it’s a waste but they don’t so it’s worth it in that sense.
Anonymous
Post 02/01/2024 01:59     Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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.


+1000

I will always pay to do something quicker if possible


Agree. Add to that toll roads, no-ad streaming and reserved seating


I check my phone or go to the bathroom when there’s a commercial break




Also obviously their ads aren’t well targeted so it’s always some annoying stuff
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2024 22:03     Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote:
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


I just got fitted at Sun & Ski last weekend. They were great and I wish I had decided to buy my own boots sooner.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2024 19:28     Subject: Re:Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Worth it
Lululemon
Botox
Louis Vuitton mine has lasted forever
BMWs
Prisoner wine
Air pod pros

Not worth it
Manicures. I’m done with them and the havoc they do to my natural nails
Range rovers sh##. Absolute sh##
Gucci
Calphalon we’re moving to ceramic next


Tell me more about the gucci, I'm looking at the Jackie.

Mine:
Worth it:
Weekly housekeeping
Prescription skincare
European sunscreen
Botox
Natural fiber clothing
Barre/pilates
Threading eyebrows, waxing, laser hair removal
Professional pedicure, preferably medical
K18
Great jewelry

Not:
Coloring hair a drastically different shade than the natural, like dark brunette to platinum blonde, too much upkeep
Chanel quilted bags, sold them all, need too much care
Eyelash tint and lift



i got a jackie bag and i love it!!! was a total splurge, but ive never had a designer bag before.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2024 19:18     Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
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.


Good point. I always had to lease. My dad I said “I can afford to buy the horse, I can’t afford to keep it.”
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2024 19:15     Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote:
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


I love that. That’s my new name for all the late fees I pay.