Anonymous
Post 01/30/2024 17:08     Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
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
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2024 17:08     Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
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
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2024 17:01     Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Title Nine dresses - Title Nine clothing can be pricey (for my budget) but it's SO comfortable and well made and flattering. That's my splurge.

San Marzano tomatoes - the best canned tomatoes for marinara sauce and chili. Worth the extra $2 you'd pay per can.

Real pecorino romano and parmigiano reggiano cheese


I completely agree with this (and the cheese, but I didn't know anyone actually bought the Kraft fake parmesan cheese anymore?!?) and also really good pasta (I buy mine from a wholesaler who imports it from Italy). When people eat Italian food at our house they always comment on how good it is, and I swear it's the good pasta and the San Marzano tomatoes because my recipes aren't anything secret or special.

I'm a DP, but I had been buying the san marzano for a while and was quite happy. I saw the regular ones on sale and bought a flat (I think 9?) and they are awful! Soo acidic and almost bitter tasting. Have to add so much sugar to be palatable. I am an unintended san marzano convert!
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2024 16:55     Subject: Re:Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Front row/section concert tickets
Winery membership
Claussen pickles

And another +1 for All Clad. We've been using the same set for 21 years, still great.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2024 16:48     Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
+1 on the Bang and Olufsen sound system.The audio quality for music, podcasts and audiobooks is so worth it.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2024 16:36     Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Wine that doesn’t come in a box
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2024 16:30     Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
My full-time house keeper.
Beach house/lake house in italy.
Hermès scarves.
La Prarie skin care.
Flying private. 😎
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2024 15:51     Subject: Re:Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
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.




Yes if bought on cash or paid off, not with debt.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2024 15:48     Subject: Re:Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
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’re such an empath.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2024 15:04     Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote:Can the person with the French products come back and post with links!?


That's not how that works. If they post the links, the products will be sold out.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2024 15:03     Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Title Nine dresses - Title Nine clothing can be pricey (for my budget) but it's SO comfortable and well made and flattering. That's my splurge.

San Marzano tomatoes - the best canned tomatoes for marinara sauce and chili. Worth the extra $2 you'd pay per can.

Real pecorino romano and parmigiano reggiano cheese


I completely agree with this (and the cheese, but I didn't know anyone actually bought the Kraft fake parmesan cheese anymore?!?) and also really good pasta (I buy mine from a wholesaler who imports it from Italy). When people eat Italian food at our house they always comment on how good it is, and I swear it's the good pasta and the San Marzano tomatoes because my recipes aren't anything secret or special.


Please share your amazing wholesaler of pasta
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2024 15:03     Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Worth it: veggies from the farmer's market.

Not worth it: organic grocery store produce. Just go to the farmer's market.
you do realize we don’t all have access to farmers markets year round right?


She’s not telling you to do this. She just feels like it’s worth it. Because that’s what the thread is about. You’re so excited to start a fight, you’re not paying attention.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2024 15:03     Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The chocolate chip cookies from Wegmans.


Yes!!! I received these as part of a care package when recovering from surgery and could not believe how good they were.


I love chocolate chip cookies and Wegmans, but these cookies have a bad aftertaste.


And their raspberry chocolate cake - amazing
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2024 15:00     Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote:Dyson hair dryer for my long curly hair.



Dyson Air Wrap

I have both and love them both
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2024 14:59     Subject: Name an expensive product or service that’s worth it
Anonymous wrote:Title Nine dresses - Title Nine clothing can be pricey (for my budget) but it's SO comfortable and well made and flattering. That's my splurge.

San Marzano tomatoes - the best canned tomatoes for marinara sauce and chili. Worth the extra $2 you'd pay per can.

Real pecorino romano and parmigiano reggiano cheese


I completely agree with this (and the cheese, but I didn't know anyone actually bought the Kraft fake parmesan cheese anymore?!?) and also really good pasta (I buy mine from a wholesaler who imports it from Italy). When people eat Italian food at our house they always comment on how good it is, and I swear it's the good pasta and the San Marzano tomatoes because my recipes aren't anything secret or special.