Anonymous
02/04/2024 16:17
Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:- Being “house poor” in a premier neighborhood. Living in a middle class or even pseudo UMC neighborhood sucks once you get a taste of a premier neighborhood. Premier neighborhoods are expensive for a reason.
- New, under warranty cars. Dealing with roadside, loaners, tires, etc. and any and all out of warranty repairs is for the birds. Absolutely worth a premium to avoid 100% of that nonsense and drive carefree.
what do you consider as a premier neighborhood?
No need to quibble. You know full well what a most premier town/neighborhood is.
Anonymous
02/04/2024 16:07
Subject: Re:Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Louis Vuitton. The bags last forever.
Anonymous
02/04/2024 16:06
Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Can’t believe we are 14 pages in and no one has said it so I’ll say it: SAHM.
lol, i was about to say.... being able to quit my job and raise my kids with 0 financial pressure. And no, i'm not worried about what happens if we divorce.
Has your brain turned to mush over years of not leaving your home? How is being a SAHM a product or service?
Anonymous
02/04/2024 15:50
Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote:- Being “house poor” in a premier neighborhood. Living in a middle class or even pseudo UMC neighborhood sucks once you get a taste of a premier neighborhood. Premier neighborhoods are expensive for a reason.
- New, under warranty cars. Dealing with roadside, loaners, tires, etc. and any and all out of warranty repairs is for the birds. Absolutely worth a premium to avoid 100% of that nonsense and drive carefree.
what do you consider as a premier neighborhood?
Anonymous
02/04/2024 15:47
Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote:Can’t believe we are 14 pages in and no one has said it so I’ll say it: SAHM.
lol, i was about to say.... being able to quit my job and raise my kids with 0 financial pressure. And no, i'm not worried about what happens if we divorce.
Anonymous
02/04/2024 13:51
Subject: Re:Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
The only ones i can think of are business class for long intl flights and global entry. I will splurge for valet occasionally if parking is really difficult nearby.
Anonymous
02/04/2024 13:36
Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote:The ice cream drawer in my freezer. Keeps the texture perfect.
Brand of freezer?
Anonymous
02/04/2024 13:34
Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote: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!
Good for you, pp! You’ll be happier and money can’t buy that!
Anonymous
02/04/2024 13:32
Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote: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
Sure, if you can afford $6M for oceanfront fine, but with homes even a 15 min walk to ocean starting at $2M, I’d say a beach house that lets you park your car and walk the rest of the time, avoiding traffic and getting more lovely walks in, is totally worth it.
Anonymous
02/04/2024 13:20
Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Le labo or jo Malone perfume
Electric car (although mine is a nissan)
Good shoes, by which I mean frye or hasbeen
Private college for undergrad
Boden dresses
Kindle Oasis
Bose sound bar
Puer tea in a clay pot
Mary of Sweden underwear
Enovid nasal spray from israel
Tovolo oven and meal subscription
Veronica Beard blazers
Mine aren't all that nuts. I used to work at Cartier and it left me with a distaste for high-end brands: at a certain point things just cost a lot because that makes them more desirable.
Electric car (although mine is a nissan)
Good shoes, by which I mean frye or hasbeen
Private college for undergrad
Boden dresses
Kindle Oasis
Bose sound bar
Puer tea in a clay pot
Mary of Sweden underwear
Enovid nasal spray from israel
Tovolo oven and meal subscription
Veronica Beard blazers
Mine aren't all that nuts. I used to work at Cartier and it left me with a distaste for high-end brands: at a certain point things just cost a lot because that makes them more desirable.
Anonymous
02/04/2024 13:15
Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
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)
Second home typically is an appreciating asset, unlike a CC.
Anonymous
02/04/2024 13:14
Subject: Re:Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote: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
Reading comprehension is not your strong point.
Anonymous
02/04/2024 13:14
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 do you get?
It doesn't look expensive compared to other body washes?
Anonymous
02/04/2024 13:13
Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote: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.
I looked them up but was disappointed to see they are Lululemon. I bought a bag from them that broke and now the replacement has stains I can’t get out. It’s a plain black waist belt. I thought their tights would be the same quality?
Anonymous
02/04/2024 13:10
Subject: Re:Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote: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
It sounds like a troll. Don't take the bait.
No, just a great link to one of the cars I drive.