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Publish Not your original work? Add source It often doesn't really matter if you buy the cheaper version of an item - think store brand versus name brand - to save a buck. But every now and then, the difference in price translates into a difference in using the darn thing. Interested in products that are worth the extra dollar, Reddit user u/Bellabuns_xo made a post on the platform, asking everyone: "What's something you used to be cheap on, until you tried a high-quality version, and now you can't go back?" From eggs to winter jackets, here are some of the most-upvoted replies. This post may include affiliate links. #1 Good bras. God! It helps to have a good bra which would fit you and not leave marks on your skin. Sokkdart , Womanizer Toys Report Final score: 296points POST MagicalUnicorn MagicalUnicorn Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago and feels even better taking off at the end of the day! 72 72points reply View More Replies... View more comments Of course, pricier purchases are impossible if you don't have the money for it. Right now, more than three in four Americans (77%) are feeling anxious about their financial situation. So it's probably the right time to rethink our budgeting. At first glance, what's so hard about it, right? You just put together numbers and stick to them. But we humans are flawed creatures, full of expensive urges and impulses, and as Doug Nordman, who retired at 41 and now runs the website Military Financial Independence and is the author of The Military Guide to Financial Independence and Retirement, pointed out, changing our habits is hard. "Our ancestral hunter-gatherer brains have not evolved for today's society," he told Bored Panda. "Behavioral financial psychology wants instant gratification instead of providing for future you - let alone for your freedom." #2 My bed.
Please everyone, treat yourself and buy a high quality bed set. Mattresses are expensive but it’s worth its weight in gold. Even if you just get a new set of covers, something with a high thread count. Sleep itself isn’t as important as how you sleep. igotleeches , Kenny Eliason Report Final score: 274points POST Robby_hay Robby_hay Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Completely agree! Someone once told me to spend money on my bed, my couch and my shoes because you spend the majority of your life in them - have always followed that advice! 94 94points reply View More Replies... View more comments #3 Clothing.
I used to buy cheap polyester clothes from Kohl's and other massive retailers, but one day I was shopping in a higher end place and bought a really nice heavy duty cotton henley and every time I went into my closet I wanted to wear it.
So I decided to empty my closet and start over with better quality clothes. Now I have half as many clothes as I did before, but I feel good in all of them, and they will last for years instead of months.
Instead of buying four $10 Polo shirts, I buy one $40 *quality* Polo shirt. Barachan_Isles , Cristine Enero Report Final score: 255points POST Nilsen Nilsen Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago The Vimes Theory on social economics and boots. If you can afford good quality boots or other items they will not only outlast the cheap ones, but in the long run you'll spend less than if you had bought the cheap ones. 199 199points reply View More Replies... View more comments Indeed, for many households, sticking to a budget is way easier said than done. A 2019 study found that even though most consumers (74%) have a budget, 79% of them fail to follow it. On average, the weekly amount that people spend - not including bills like mortgage or rent, utilities, etc. - is $340, or $143 more than the average $197 budgeted. That extra spending adds up to roughly $7,400 each year. #4 Cheese. I used to eat Kraft singles on my sandwiches until I got with my wife and she buys the nice Tillamook cheese. I could never eat that fake plastic s**t EVER again ImpossibleCompote757 , Ruxanda Spatari Report Final score: 240points POST Nitka Tsar Nitka Tsar Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago *snickering in European* 252 252points reply View More Replies... View more comments #5 I am german, sooo: Bread. Apple-pie_best-pie , Pixabay Report Final score: 231points POST Nash Nopper Nash Nopper Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago 100%! 46 46points reply View more comments #6 A winter coat. remisaurus-runs , Thom Holmes Report Final score: 230points POST sturmwesen sturmwesen Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago 1000 times yes. I miss my Marmot Coat:-( 26 26points reply View More Replies... View more comments So it might be best to start with little changes and take it from there. "The biggest mistake people make (early in their financial literacy) is not knowing where their money goes," Nordman said. "Track your spending for a few months (whatever way is easiest for you), cut out the waste (you get to decide what's wasted), and automate as much of your spending and investing as you can." #7 I find it weird that this comment isn't here (unless i overlooked it) but TOILET PAPER!
Once i started using 2ply i knew there was no way in hell i was going back to 1ply. some_weirdo_in_sa , Erik Mclean Report Final score: 230points POST Isabella Isabella Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago 2 ply? I never erven consider buying something with less then 3! 146 146points reply View More Replies... View more comments #8 Butter pool_and_chicken Report Final score: 218points POST Karen Fernley Karen Fernley Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Yep. I only use real butter, even tho i dont actually like the taste. I buy it cause its not full of plastic and doesnt come in a plastic tub 37 37points reply View More Replies... View more comments #9 We cheaped out and bought low quality garbage bags once. It made our week a misery. They split, leaking bin juice all over the pantry floor. They burst halfway to the wheelie bin. They just make more work all round, and never end up being a saving as you have to double up anyway. False economy. TiffyVella Report Final score: 182points POST Elwood Schwartz (it/that) Elwood Schwartz (it/that) Community Member • points posts comments upvotes 2 weeks ago My workplace keeps buying thinner and thinner trash bags. This latest batch splits every time and we end up double bagging. So we go thru twice as many bags now and they wonder why we ask to order more so often. 49 49points reply View More Replies... View more comments At its core, good budgeting is not about depriving yourself or being cheap. It's about being honest with yourself on what's important to you and then putting your money into your virtues. It's basically aligning your spending with your values and cutting back on areas that don't reflect them. #10 Running shoes. I thought I could just get regular tennis shoes and call it good. I started to train for a 5k and my “reward” to myself for finishing was to get a pair of actual running shoes. My gosh the difference is unbelievable and I will never be able to run in anything else ever again castironskilletmilk , Kristian Egelund Report Final score: 176points POST troufaki13 troufaki13 Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Shoes in general. Better to have one good pair than two crappy ones 103 103points reply View More Replies... View more comments #11 Eggs. Once I tried free range organic farm fresh eggs with those deep orange yolks..I just couldn't go back. Paying over $6 a dozen isn't cheap but so worth it. GboyFlex , Nick Fewings Report Final score: 174points POST Eric C. Eric C. Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago The color of the yolk has nothing to do with them being organic. It has to do with what the chicken eats. It TENDS to mean that the chicken has access to better food and living conditions, but does not guarantee it. Farmers can easily add supplements to normal grain/feed to produce darker yolks, while still not meeting requirements for 'free range' or 'organic'. 128 128points reply View More Replies... View more comments #12 Windshield wipers. I used to buy the cheap ones and would get so annoyed that they would always skip across the windshield. I thought all wipers did that until I bought the expensive ones. I’ll never buy the cheap ones again. blitherblather425 , Holly Mandarich Report Final score: 153points POST William Teach William Teach Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago This is one I was thinking of adding. I work in the new car business, and the manufacturer brand we sell isn't cheap, but, they last. Good wipers can last you years. I never had to change them on my last lease, that was 3 years. Buy good ones 22 22points reply View More Replies... View more comments #13 Shoes poyup Report Final score: 152points POST Sandy D Sandy D Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Same. I occasionally wear other comfy shoes like crocs, etc but if I'm going to be wearing shoes for a few hours or more, gotta be Birkenstock. They have gotten outrageously costly, but they support my feet perfectly and last practically forever. I have older sandals and newer, clogs (about 20+ yrs old), closed heel slip on shoes and shearling ankle high boots. I love them because they give me happy feet! 32 32points reply View More Replies... View more comments #14 Coffee.
We always had instant coffee/chicory blend growing up poor, and I would always enjoy good filter coffee if we went to a restaurant. Then in grad school someone introduced me to good instant coffee (100% freeze-dried arabica, no chicory), and then 6 months later the students clubbed together to buy a cheap drip-filter coffee machine and that was that.
Also around that time I bought my first pair of Calvin Klein undies at a sale. Never looked back in either arena.
Worth mentioning, to feed our coffee addiction we used to brew two pots in the morning, with freshly ground beans to lure the punters in, and basically sell one pot's worth for a marginal profit which allowed us to pretty much not have to pay for our own coffee. Also we were cheaper than the coffee stand nearest to our building, so we captured the departmental coffee market. flyboy_za , Kristina Paukshtite Report Final score: 151points POST Caro Caro Caro Caro Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago A few years ago the Senseo broke. It was 3 yo!!! Got out the old filter coffee machine and oh boy, what a difference. The coffee is great and cheaper to make too. 34 34points reply View More Replies... View more comments #15 Olive oil weirdlabs , Dimitri Karastelev Report Final score: 146points POST Michelle M Michelle M Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago (edited) My hair and skin cry if I don't feed them Olive oil daily. I never run out of it. Edit: extra virgin olive oil is the best. 21 21points reply View More Replies... View more comments #16 Steak.
It's not something I buy often due to the expense (more of a rare treat), but when you do, It's best to go for one that's high quality (lots of marbling, well-aged, a good thickness & cut, etc). When cooking steak, there's not a lot you can do to make a low quality one taste great, but if you start with a quality ingredient, then there's likewise not a lot you can do to go wrong with it. Creative_Recover , Lukas Report Final score: 137points POST XenoMurph XenoMurph Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago "rare" treat 63 63points reply View More Replies... View more comments #17 dish soap. my god, i will never again purchase great value dishsoap. dawn ftw McMoist_ , Ron Lach Report Final score: 132points POST T'Mar of Vulcan T'Mar of Vulcan Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago In South Africa it's Sunlight dishwashing liquid. Other brands just don't compare. 27 27points reply View More Replies... View more comments #18 Computer chair meiliraijow , Djordje Petrovic Report Final score: 131points POST Isabella Isabella Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago For those gaming and working from home, this makes a huge difference. 35 35points reply View More Replies... View more comments #19 Ballpoint pens, used to get the 99 cents for like 5 or 6 and now pay $2-3 per pen F1DrivingZombie Report Final score: 128points POST Owen Jarvis Owen Jarvis Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago This. I know my day's going to suck a little bit more if I get to work and realise I forgot my good pen. Cheap biro's are horrible. 43 43points reply View More Replies... View more comments #20 My Dyson vacuum. My dog sheds a lot and cheap vacuums would only last a year before breaking. TrainerMae Report Final score: 124points POST T'Mar of Vulcan T'Mar of Vulcan Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago We got a German brand, Karcher. Also very good value for money. 36 36points reply View More Replies... View more comments #21 Underwear!
I decided to try some more expensive underwear and I bought some form 3 different brands. One of them definitely stood out as the winner, AND I'M NEVER GOING BACK!! swarog1020 Report Final score: 110points POST Sandy D Sandy D Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago I did too. I love Tomboy X. I am partial to their longer women's boxer briefs. Why should guys wear comfy undies and women wear horrible ones. You do get what you pay for in these 32 32points reply View More Replies... View more comments #22 Soap! Cheap soap just strips your skin. Expensive soap makes it so you can't keep your hands off yourself - skin so soft and pliable, plump and fresh and glowing and smooth. Wow. Game changer. flowerpotpie , Sora Shimazaki Report Final score: 110points POST Nunya Business Nunya Business Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Need some examples, please! 26 26points reply View More Replies... View more comments See Also on Bored Panda Woman Shows How "Harry Potter" Characters Were Supposed To Look According To Book Descriptions (35 Pics) 50 ‘Weird Facts’ About The World That Might Give You A Fresh Perspective #23 Cat food. Now that I buy the fancier brand that actually looks like food I don’t think I can go back to feeding my cat lumps of brown mush that look the same no matter what the meat is. OrangeTree81 Report Final score: 104points POST K- THULU K- THULU Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Oh yesssss....no mystery meat for my cat..... He eats better than I do..... 39 39points reply View More Replies... View more comments #24 A menstrual cup! I cannot describe how much better it made my period days. No mess and way less discomfort than when I was using pads and tampons. Never going back! debotel917 , Oana Cristina Report Final score: 102points POST InvincibleRodent InvincibleRodent Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago This 100%. I know they don't work for everyone, but if you can, please do try them. Yes, you have to get a bit more up close and personal with things, but it's not only more comfortable for a lot of people (for a lot of reasons), it's also very budget-friendly, as you can use one cup for up to 7 years (though I'm guessing it varies by brand), and it's putting much less of a strain on the environment than disposable products. If you can't use them, or don't like them for any reason whatsoever, it's fine, no biggie, but please, do try if you can. 80 80points reply View More Replies... View more comments #25 Parmegiano Rumblefish_83 Report Final score: 96points POST Caro Caro Caro Caro Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago The real stuff, a hunk of it. Not pre grated, or that dry stuff in cans. 65 65points reply View More Replies... View more comments #26 Whiskey. Alcohol tax is high in Aus so if you are already paying a buttload, you may as well buy the actual good stuff. Fortressa- , Clay Banks Report Final score: 94points POST SealOfDisapproval SealOfDisapproval Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago I wasn't much into whiskey, until I found the products of Islay. 24 24points reply View More Replies... View more comments #27 Art supplies. I got to use really high-quality stuff for my college classes changed my life. siverfanweedo Report Final score: 93points POST BonnyDK BonnyDK Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Especially kids art supplies. The good sulfite construction paper is thicker, stronger, and fades a lot less. Crayons, scissors, brushes, colored pencils, paint, clay, and ceramic glazes are always better at a higher dollar and last for years. The difference it makes in the quality of their artwork is amazing. And I taught them how to take care of their supplies properly and how to conserve the high end stuff. 700-1100 students per year. 24 24points reply View More Replies... View more comments #28 Earbuds/headphones. Used to think people who paid over $20 for earbuds were ridiculous. Eventually got tired of my $12 ones breaking or being such low quality. Sienna-hart , Daniel Romero Report Final score: 89points POST Dan Padgett Dan Padgett Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Try high quality wired earphones, next level. Bluetooth really drops the quality. 54 54points reply View More Replies... View more comments #29 Technology. Like, screen monitors, consoles, laptops, phones, etc. some of it high quality products are far more worth the buck SunfallWayfinder Report Final score: 76points POST Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago I generally buy Motorola. Cheapest option, does the job. Stay away from Huawei or any phone that comes with TikTok pre installed. I'm normally not a conspiracy theory person, but TikTok is a huge red flag for personal security. 50 50points reply View More Replies... View more comments #30 Airplane tickets. I can’t go back to economy for long flights after experiencing first class. CinnyButta , Joakim Honkasalo Report Final score: 61points POST Isabella Isabella Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago This is a little hard to do, not too many can afford a first class ticket. 134 134points reply View More Replies... 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Samantha Headley Samantha Headley Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago I have some commentary but imma leave you be 6 6points reply Sarah Kathrin Matsoukis Sarah Kathrin Matsoukis Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago My thought was if you're poor you can't bloody budget but I guess people who haven't been there just don't get it 8 8points reply Mike Beck Mike Beck Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago When I was poor, I had to budget (Do I buy a can of tuna to stretch this week's meals? Or do I use soap in this week's showers?). But I guess people who've never actually been poor just don't get it. 1 1point reply dxisy xo dxisy xo Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago or its quality over quantity 0 0points reply Daria Daria Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Some options are just too pricey for me, even if really enjoyable. There's a limit to how much I can indulge myself. 14 14points reply Roman Hans Roman Hans Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Exactly. I'm not flying Business Class but I can afford good toilet paper. ;) 13 13points reply Load More Replies... María Hermida María Hermida Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago In conclusion: being poor sucks 12 12points reply Load More Comments POST KM KM Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago The advice is, as always, don't be poor) 23 23points reply Jay Walsh Jay Walsh Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Actually, it's more "Rather than the newest Iphone, acrylic nails and hair extensions, and a $700 a month car payement , budget and buy quality where it matters 10 10points reply Load More Replies... Samantha Headley Samantha Headley Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago I have some commentary but imma leave you be 6 6points reply Sarah Kathrin Matsoukis Sarah Kathrin Matsoukis Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago My thought was if you're poor you can't bloody budget but I guess people who haven't been there just don't get it 8 8points reply Mike Beck Mike Beck Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago When I was poor, I had to budget (Do I buy a can of tuna to stretch this week's meals? Or do I use soap in this week's showers?). But I guess people who've never actually been poor just don't get it. 1 1point reply dxisy xo dxisy xo Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago or its quality over quantity 0 0points reply Daria Daria Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Some options are just too pricey for me, even if really enjoyable. There's a limit to how much I can indulge myself. 14 14points reply Roman Hans Roman Hans Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Exactly. I'm not flying Business Class but I can afford good toilet paper. ;) 13 13points reply Load More Replies... María Hermida María Hermida Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago In conclusion: being poor sucks 12 12points reply Load More Comments Popular on Bored Panda I Used AI To See What These 23 Popular Cartoon Characters Would Look Like In Real Life 30 Y.O. 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Publish Not your original work? Add source It often doesn't really matter if you buy the cheaper version of an item - think store brand versus name brand - to save a buck. But every now and then, the difference in price translates into a difference in using the darn thing. Interested in products that are worth the extra dollar, Reddit user u/Bellabuns_xo made a post on the platform, asking everyone: "What's something you used to be cheap on, until you tried a high-quality version, and now you can't go back?" From eggs to winter jackets, here are some of the most-upvoted replies. This post may include affiliate links. #1 Good bras. God! It helps to have a good bra which would fit you and not leave marks on your skin. Sokkdart , Womanizer Toys Report Final score: 296points POST MagicalUnicorn MagicalUnicorn Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago and feels even better taking off at the end of the day! 72 72points reply View More Replies... View more comments Of course, pricier purchases are impossible if you don't have the money for it. Right now, more than three in four Americans (77%) are feeling anxious about their financial situation. So it's probably the right time to rethink our budgeting. At first glance, what's so hard about it, right? You just put together numbers and stick to them. But we humans are flawed creatures, full of expensive urges and impulses, and as Doug Nordman, who retired at 41 and now runs the website Military Financial Independence and is the author of The Military Guide to Financial Independence and Retirement, pointed out, changing our habits is hard. "Our ancestral hunter-gatherer brains have not evolved for today's society," he told Bored Panda. "Behavioral financial psychology wants instant gratification instead of providing for future you - let alone for your freedom." #2 My bed.
Please everyone, treat yourself and buy a high quality bed set. Mattresses are expensive but it’s worth its weight in gold. Even if you just get a new set of covers, something with a high thread count. Sleep itself isn’t as important as how you sleep. igotleeches , Kenny Eliason Report Final score: 274points POST Robby_hay Robby_hay Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Completely agree! Someone once told me to spend money on my bed, my couch and my shoes because you spend the majority of your life in them - have always followed that advice! 94 94points reply View More Replies... View more comments #3 Clothing.
I used to buy cheap polyester clothes from Kohl's and other massive retailers, but one day I was shopping in a higher end place and bought a really nice heavy duty cotton henley and every time I went into my closet I wanted to wear it.
So I decided to empty my closet and start over with better quality clothes. Now I have half as many clothes as I did before, but I feel good in all of them, and they will last for years instead of months.
Instead of buying four $10 Polo shirts, I buy one $40 *quality* Polo shirt. Barachan_Isles , Cristine Enero Report Final score: 255points POST Nilsen Nilsen Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago The Vimes Theory on social economics and boots. If you can afford good quality boots or other items they will not only outlast the cheap ones, but in the long run you'll spend less than if you had bought the cheap ones. 199 199points reply View More Replies... View more comments Indeed, for many households, sticking to a budget is way easier said than done. A 2019 study found that even though most consumers (74%) have a budget, 79% of them fail to follow it. On average, the weekly amount that people spend - not including bills like mortgage or rent, utilities, etc. - is $340, or $143 more than the average $197 budgeted. That extra spending adds up to roughly $7,400 each year. #4 Cheese. I used to eat Kraft singles on my sandwiches until I got with my wife and she buys the nice Tillamook cheese. I could never eat that fake plastic s**t EVER again ImpossibleCompote757 , Ruxanda Spatari Report Final score: 240points POST Nitka Tsar Nitka Tsar Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago *snickering in European* 252 252points reply View More Replies... View more comments #5 I am german, sooo: Bread. Apple-pie_best-pie , Pixabay Report Final score: 231points POST Nash Nopper Nash Nopper Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago 100%! 46 46points reply View more comments #6 A winter coat. remisaurus-runs , Thom Holmes Report Final score: 230points POST sturmwesen sturmwesen Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago 1000 times yes. I miss my Marmot Coat:-( 26 26points reply View More Replies... View more comments So it might be best to start with little changes and take it from there. "The biggest mistake people make (early in their financial literacy) is not knowing where their money goes," Nordman said. "Track your spending for a few months (whatever way is easiest for you), cut out the waste (you get to decide what's wasted), and automate as much of your spending and investing as you can." #7 I find it weird that this comment isn't here (unless i overlooked it) but TOILET PAPER!
Once i started using 2ply i knew there was no way in hell i was going back to 1ply. some_weirdo_in_sa , Erik Mclean Report Final score: 230points POST Isabella Isabella Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago 2 ply? I never erven consider buying something with less then 3! 146 146points reply View More Replies... View more comments #8 Butter pool_and_chicken Report Final score: 218points POST Karen Fernley Karen Fernley Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Yep. I only use real butter, even tho i dont actually like the taste. I buy it cause its not full of plastic and doesnt come in a plastic tub 37 37points reply View More Replies... View more comments #9 We cheaped out and bought low quality garbage bags once. It made our week a misery. They split, leaking bin juice all over the pantry floor. They burst halfway to the wheelie bin. They just make more work all round, and never end up being a saving as you have to double up anyway. False economy. TiffyVella Report Final score: 182points POST Elwood Schwartz (it/that) Elwood Schwartz (it/that) Community Member • points posts comments upvotes 2 weeks ago My workplace keeps buying thinner and thinner trash bags. This latest batch splits every time and we end up double bagging. So we go thru twice as many bags now and they wonder why we ask to order more so often. 49 49points reply View More Replies... View more comments At its core, good budgeting is not about depriving yourself or being cheap. It's about being honest with yourself on what's important to you and then putting your money into your virtues. It's basically aligning your spending with your values and cutting back on areas that don't reflect them. #10 Running shoes. I thought I could just get regular tennis shoes and call it good. I started to train for a 5k and my “reward” to myself for finishing was to get a pair of actual running shoes. My gosh the difference is unbelievable and I will never be able to run in anything else ever again castironskilletmilk , Kristian Egelund Report Final score: 176points POST troufaki13 troufaki13 Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Shoes in general. Better to have one good pair than two crappy ones 103 103points reply View More Replies... View more comments #11 Eggs. Once I tried free range organic farm fresh eggs with those deep orange yolks..I just couldn't go back. Paying over $6 a dozen isn't cheap but so worth it. GboyFlex , Nick Fewings Report Final score: 174points POST Eric C. Eric C. Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago The color of the yolk has nothing to do with them being organic. It has to do with what the chicken eats. It TENDS to mean that the chicken has access to better food and living conditions, but does not guarantee it. Farmers can easily add supplements to normal grain/feed to produce darker yolks, while still not meeting requirements for 'free range' or 'organic'. 128 128points reply View More Replies... View more comments #12 Windshield wipers. I used to buy the cheap ones and would get so annoyed that they would always skip across the windshield. I thought all wipers did that until I bought the expensive ones. I’ll never buy the cheap ones again. blitherblather425 , Holly Mandarich Report Final score: 153points POST William Teach William Teach Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago This is one I was thinking of adding. I work in the new car business, and the manufacturer brand we sell isn't cheap, but, they last. Good wipers can last you years. I never had to change them on my last lease, that was 3 years. Buy good ones 22 22points reply View More Replies... View more comments #13 Shoes poyup Report Final score: 152points POST Sandy D Sandy D Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Same. I occasionally wear other comfy shoes like crocs, etc but if I'm going to be wearing shoes for a few hours or more, gotta be Birkenstock. They have gotten outrageously costly, but they support my feet perfectly and last practically forever. I have older sandals and newer, clogs (about 20+ yrs old), closed heel slip on shoes and shearling ankle high boots. I love them because they give me happy feet! 32 32points reply View More Replies... View more comments #14 Coffee.
We always had instant coffee/chicory blend growing up poor, and I would always enjoy good filter coffee if we went to a restaurant. Then in grad school someone introduced me to good instant coffee (100% freeze-dried arabica, no chicory), and then 6 months later the students clubbed together to buy a cheap drip-filter coffee machine and that was that.
Also around that time I bought my first pair of Calvin Klein undies at a sale. Never looked back in either arena.
Worth mentioning, to feed our coffee addiction we used to brew two pots in the morning, with freshly ground beans to lure the punters in, and basically sell one pot's worth for a marginal profit which allowed us to pretty much not have to pay for our own coffee. Also we were cheaper than the coffee stand nearest to our building, so we captured the departmental coffee market. flyboy_za , Kristina Paukshtite Report Final score: 151points POST Caro Caro Caro Caro Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago A few years ago the Senseo broke. It was 3 yo!!! Got out the old filter coffee machine and oh boy, what a difference. The coffee is great and cheaper to make too. 34 34points reply View More Replies... View more comments #15 Olive oil weirdlabs , Dimitri Karastelev Report Final score: 146points POST Michelle M Michelle M Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago (edited) My hair and skin cry if I don't feed them Olive oil daily. I never run out of it. Edit: extra virgin olive oil is the best. 21 21points reply View More Replies... View more comments #16 Steak.
It's not something I buy often due to the expense (more of a rare treat), but when you do, It's best to go for one that's high quality (lots of marbling, well-aged, a good thickness & cut, etc). When cooking steak, there's not a lot you can do to make a low quality one taste great, but if you start with a quality ingredient, then there's likewise not a lot you can do to go wrong with it. Creative_Recover , Lukas Report Final score: 137points POST XenoMurph XenoMurph Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago "rare" treat 63 63points reply View More Replies... View more comments #17 dish soap. my god, i will never again purchase great value dishsoap. dawn ftw McMoist_ , Ron Lach Report Final score: 132points POST T'Mar of Vulcan T'Mar of Vulcan Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago In South Africa it's Sunlight dishwashing liquid. Other brands just don't compare. 27 27points reply View More Replies... View more comments #18 Computer chair meiliraijow , Djordje Petrovic Report Final score: 131points POST Isabella Isabella Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago For those gaming and working from home, this makes a huge difference. 35 35points reply View More Replies... View more comments #19 Ballpoint pens, used to get the 99 cents for like 5 or 6 and now pay $2-3 per pen F1DrivingZombie Report Final score: 128points POST Owen Jarvis Owen Jarvis Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago This. I know my day's going to suck a little bit more if I get to work and realise I forgot my good pen. Cheap biro's are horrible. 43 43points reply View More Replies... View more comments #20 My Dyson vacuum. My dog sheds a lot and cheap vacuums would only last a year before breaking. TrainerMae Report Final score: 124points POST T'Mar of Vulcan T'Mar of Vulcan Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago We got a German brand, Karcher. Also very good value for money. 36 36points reply View More Replies... View more comments #21 Underwear!
I decided to try some more expensive underwear and I bought some form 3 different brands. One of them definitely stood out as the winner, AND I'M NEVER GOING BACK!! swarog1020 Report Final score: 110points POST Sandy D Sandy D Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago I did too. I love Tomboy X. I am partial to their longer women's boxer briefs. Why should guys wear comfy undies and women wear horrible ones. You do get what you pay for in these 32 32points reply View More Replies... View more comments #22 Soap! Cheap soap just strips your skin. Expensive soap makes it so you can't keep your hands off yourself - skin so soft and pliable, plump and fresh and glowing and smooth. Wow. Game changer. flowerpotpie , Sora Shimazaki Report Final score: 110points POST Nunya Business Nunya Business Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Need some examples, please! 26 26points reply View More Replies... View more comments See Also on Bored Panda Woman Shows How "Harry Potter" Characters Were Supposed To Look According To Book Descriptions (35 Pics) 50 ‘Weird Facts’ About The World That Might Give You A Fresh Perspective #23 Cat food. Now that I buy the fancier brand that actually looks like food I don’t think I can go back to feeding my cat lumps of brown mush that look the same no matter what the meat is. OrangeTree81 Report Final score: 104points POST K- THULU K- THULU Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Oh yesssss....no mystery meat for my cat..... He eats better than I do..... 39 39points reply View More Replies... View more comments #24 A menstrual cup! I cannot describe how much better it made my period days. No mess and way less discomfort than when I was using pads and tampons. Never going back! debotel917 , Oana Cristina Report Final score: 102points POST InvincibleRodent InvincibleRodent Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago This 100%. I know they don't work for everyone, but if you can, please do try them. Yes, you have to get a bit more up close and personal with things, but it's not only more comfortable for a lot of people (for a lot of reasons), it's also very budget-friendly, as you can use one cup for up to 7 years (though I'm guessing it varies by brand), and it's putting much less of a strain on the environment than disposable products. If you can't use them, or don't like them for any reason whatsoever, it's fine, no biggie, but please, do try if you can. 80 80points reply View More Replies... View more comments #25 Parmegiano Rumblefish_83 Report Final score: 96points POST Caro Caro Caro Caro Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago The real stuff, a hunk of it. Not pre grated, or that dry stuff in cans. 65 65points reply View More Replies... View more comments #26 Whiskey. Alcohol tax is high in Aus so if you are already paying a buttload, you may as well buy the actual good stuff. Fortressa- , Clay Banks Report Final score: 94points POST SealOfDisapproval SealOfDisapproval Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago I wasn't much into whiskey, until I found the products of Islay. 24 24points reply View More Replies... View more comments #27 Art supplies. I got to use really high-quality stuff for my college classes changed my life. siverfanweedo Report Final score: 93points POST BonnyDK BonnyDK Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Especially kids art supplies. The good sulfite construction paper is thicker, stronger, and fades a lot less. Crayons, scissors, brushes, colored pencils, paint, clay, and ceramic glazes are always better at a higher dollar and last for years. The difference it makes in the quality of their artwork is amazing. And I taught them how to take care of their supplies properly and how to conserve the high end stuff. 700-1100 students per year. 24 24points reply View More Replies... View more comments #28 Earbuds/headphones. Used to think people who paid over $20 for earbuds were ridiculous. Eventually got tired of my $12 ones breaking or being such low quality. Sienna-hart , Daniel Romero Report Final score: 89points POST Dan Padgett Dan Padgett Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Try high quality wired earphones, next level. Bluetooth really drops the quality. 54 54points reply View More Replies... View more comments #29 Technology. Like, screen monitors, consoles, laptops, phones, etc. some of it high quality products are far more worth the buck SunfallWayfinder Report Final score: 76points POST Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago I generally buy Motorola. Cheapest option, does the job. Stay away from Huawei or any phone that comes with TikTok pre installed. I'm normally not a conspiracy theory person, but TikTok is a huge red flag for personal security. 50 50points reply View More Replies... View more comments #30 Airplane tickets. I can’t go back to economy for long flights after experiencing first class. CinnyButta , Joakim Honkasalo Report Final score: 61points POST Isabella Isabella Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago This is a little hard to do, not too many can afford a first class ticket. 134 134points reply View More Replies... 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Samantha Headley Samantha Headley Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago I have some commentary but imma leave you be 6 6points reply Sarah Kathrin Matsoukis Sarah Kathrin Matsoukis Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago My thought was if you're poor you can't bloody budget but I guess people who haven't been there just don't get it 8 8points reply Mike Beck Mike Beck Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago When I was poor, I had to budget (Do I buy a can of tuna to stretch this week's meals? Or do I use soap in this week's showers?). But I guess people who've never actually been poor just don't get it. 1 1point reply dxisy xo dxisy xo Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago or its quality over quantity 0 0points reply Daria Daria Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Some options are just too pricey for me, even if really enjoyable. There's a limit to how much I can indulge myself. 14 14points reply Roman Hans Roman Hans Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Exactly. I'm not flying Business Class but I can afford good toilet paper. ;) 13 13points reply Load More Replies... María Hermida María Hermida Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago In conclusion: being poor sucks 12 12points reply Load More Comments POST KM KM Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago The advice is, as always, don't be poor) 23 23points reply Jay Walsh Jay Walsh Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Actually, it's more "Rather than the newest Iphone, acrylic nails and hair extensions, and a $700 a month car payement , budget and buy quality where it matters 10 10points reply Load More Replies... Samantha Headley Samantha Headley Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago I have some commentary but imma leave you be 6 6points reply Sarah Kathrin Matsoukis Sarah Kathrin Matsoukis Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago My thought was if you're poor you can't bloody budget but I guess people who haven't been there just don't get it 8 8points reply Mike Beck Mike Beck Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago When I was poor, I had to budget (Do I buy a can of tuna to stretch this week's meals? Or do I use soap in this week's showers?). But I guess people who've never actually been poor just don't get it. 1 1point reply dxisy xo dxisy xo Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago or its quality over quantity 0 0points reply Daria Daria Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Some options are just too pricey for me, even if really enjoyable. There's a limit to how much I can indulge myself. 14 14points reply Roman Hans Roman Hans Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Exactly. I'm not flying Business Class but I can afford good toilet paper. ;) 13 13points reply Load More Replies... María Hermida María Hermida Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago In conclusion: being poor sucks 12 12points reply Load More Comments Popular on Bored Panda I Used AI To See What These 23 Popular Cartoon Characters Would Look Like In Real Life 30 Y.O. 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