As the saying goes, you get what you pay for.

However, there are also circumstances where you’re free to justify spending more on something.

“Safety boots or any safety gear, TBH.

Piggy bank on a calculator with coins scattered around, symbolizing financial planning or savings

If I’m walking 8-plus hours a day on them, they better be good and comfortable.”

“A winter jacket and a good pair of snow boots.”

3.“Headphones.

Wallet with US bills flying out, symbolizing financial concepts or expenses

There’s no way back for me.”

“Running shoes.”

“A phone charger.

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I cant stand the cheap ones that charge at the pace of a tortoise.”

“Cheese and tea.

Because you’re free to see, smell, and taste the difference.”

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There’s a big difference between cheap power tools and expensive power tools."

“Kitchen knives.”

9.“Cologne.

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It just smells toxic if you buy it cheaply.”

I work from home and bought a Steelcase.

It was $900 but worth it!

Smartphone connected to a charger, battery at 99%. Relevant for discussing work productivity and device management

My back is thankful."

“A mattress.”

“Some things are just worth splurging on, you know?

A cheese platter with figs, berries, and a cup of tea on a windowsill

For me, it’s definitely tech stuff.

Plus, good gear lasts longer, so it’s a win-win.”

My office switched from a brand-name orange cleaner to a no-name brand.

Cordless yellow and black drill on a white background

you might literally see that the no-name brand didn’t cut through grease."

“Butter for baking.

Brown butter cookies are elite and margarine just doesnt cut it .”

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16.“Floss.”

17.“Bras.

They’re definitely not worth the hassle.”

Various perfume bottles on a white shelf

“Never get yourself a cheap lawyer.

19.And lastly, “Toilet paper.

I did that thin stuff just *once.

Ergonomic office chair with adjustable armrests and wheeled base

  • The stuff practically fell apart in my hands.”

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