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Where you absolutely refuse to go the cheap way.

For me its deodorant. Everything else I've found but my chosen brand fails me.

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[-] JavaTea@feddit.nl 122 points 1 year ago

Everything that is under you. Shoes, mattress, bike, car, desk chair etc.

Cheaping out on the above will cost you more in hospital and physical therapy bills.

[-] Lemmylefty@lemmy.world 30 points 1 year ago

Good comment! It’s a great rule of thumb.

I’ll add: a good bike helmet, which is a single-use item. One knock to the head and the helmet’s dead: if you are okay it’s done its job.

[-] JimmyMcGill@lemmy.world 30 points 1 year ago

The rule I use is anything that goes between you and the ground. A bike helmet fits that category.

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[-] everlong@lemmynsfw.com 9 points 1 year ago

"Don't skimp on things that seperate your ass from the road."

Includes tires, helmets or PPE, furniture and what you said.

One of my dads advice nuggets. Has yet to fail me.

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[-] circuitfarmer@lemmy.sdf.org 66 points 1 year ago

PC power supply.

Never, ever skimp on a power supply. Get one from a reputable brand and with a rating above what you may actually need.

A failed PSU can in principle wreak havoc on any other components in the system, many of which are far more expensive than the PSU itself.

[-] HonoraryMancunian@lemmy.world 55 points 1 year ago
[-] MentallyExhausted@reddthat.com 20 points 1 year ago
[-] Havensal@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

Still need good paper to pat dry. I've yet to find one that has a dryer function that actually works. A slight breeze of warm air ain't gonna do it.

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[-] foggy@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

Cheap toilet paper just means I'm buying preparation h later. Good toilet paper is an investment in my butts health.

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[-] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 47 points 1 year ago

A computer chair.

As I get older my back is really happy that I spent a bit more on the chair I spend almost all my time in.

[-] netburnr@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago
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[-] ccunix@lemmy.world 37 points 1 year ago

Disclaimer: my wife has a chronic neck injury.

Car! We've had Renaults for years, but last time we went for a BMW and the difference is night and day. My wife had to do lots of stretching exercises just to go and buy bread. In the BMW she can happily drive 5-6 hours with no (extra) discomfort.

[-] const_void@lemmy.ml 23 points 1 year ago

Laptops that are designed to support Linux

[-] Fluba 7 points 1 year ago

Framework FTW

[-] TheOSINTguy@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 year ago

Don’t forget laptops you can repair

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[-] Seaguy05@lemmy.world 20 points 1 year ago

I totally get why you might not but for me, quality underwear has been a great purchase. They last longer, breath better, stay put, and synthetic ones are washable in a sink in a pinch when traveling(I mean they all are but these dry really quick)

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[-] Curious_Canid@lemmy.ca 19 points 1 year ago

Office chairs are important, but people tend to overlook the rest of their office ergonomics. If you work at a computer you should spend money on an adjustable keyboard tray and monitor arms. Then buy a good ergonomic keyboard and vertical mouse or trackball to go with them. My back and wrists used to get sore by the end of the day. That hasn't happened since I upgraded my gear.

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[-] ominouslemon@lemm.ee 18 points 1 year ago

Coffee beans for sure (gotta love freshly roasted specialty beans!), but also vegetables (organic & local are the best). Oh, and also headphones, for sure.

To me these are all totally worth it because the jump in quality is very noticeable. After a certain price point, though, the law of diminishing returns kicks in hard

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[-] raiun@lemm.ee 16 points 1 year ago

Anything that connects me to the ground. Shoes, Mattress, Tires, etc.

[-] lazycouchpotato@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago

Pretty much everything, nowadays.

I came across a saying "Buy nice or buy twice" and that resonated with me. Another variation I have seen is "Buy once, cry once".

Getting cheap trash that will fall apart in a few months that you will have to eventually re-buy isn't going to help, but that doesn't mean you buy gold-plated or diamond-encrusted items. Spending a little bit more for most items usually gets you something that will work better, last longer, or both. Good quality stuff is usually backed with good warranties too.

I spend my time researching to see what product is the best for me, look for deals online, or even buy used if I have to.

[-] ultratiem@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 year ago

No problems paying for quality. We need more of it in this world. But when they market themselves as such but aren’t… now that ruffles my jimmies

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[-] AlwaysNowNeverNotMe@kbin.social 14 points 1 year ago

Underwear and socks. PC desk, don't trust a 50$ folding table with your midlife crisis gaming rig.

[-] Vaggumon@lemm.ee 14 points 1 year ago
[-] elboyoloco@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago

Any tool I'm going to use more than once.

[-] regular_human@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago

I buy the cheap stuff first, then when it fails or i otherwise end up using it enough to know what I'm looking for, I'll spend good money on good tools

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[-] Javish@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago

Never skimp on what you apply ON or put IN your body.

[-] dualcoreduron@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

Sandpaper. Cheap sandpaper loads up, and wears out so fast that it's never worth the savings. Spend a bit more and it will last 3 to 5 times longer.

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[-] Phogger@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

As some have mentioned, OEM car parts, particularly anything electrical. It’s just not worth the money saved on cheaper aftermarket parts that may not work even though they are new. It often leads to unnecessary troubleshooting and sometimes even more parts, only to land right back where you started.

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[-] turkelton@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

Good cookware. Non toxic stuff and good knives.

[-] guyrocket@kbin.social 8 points 1 year ago

I use a lot of cast iron which is cheap and the only chemical is...iron.

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[-] Zonetrooper@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

Stuff from locally-owned stores. Tools, supplies, car parts, food... if the markup isn't egregious, I'll always try and get from them before a big box or online. Not only does it help the owners, but they're frequently knowledgeable and can sometimes work stuff out for you.

[-] sarchar@programming.dev 10 points 1 year ago

I use the saying quite often: "You can buy something nice, or you can buy something cheap and then something nice."

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[-] rynzcycle@kbin.social 10 points 1 year ago

Honey and Olive Oil. Not always, because the good (i.e. real) stuff can get pretty expensive, but for uses where it's centre stage, the difference is massive.

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[-] irate_wildlife@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

Not a product, but tattoos.

It hurts to hear the price from some artists, but you absolutely get what you pay for.

[-] Presi300@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

PC power supplies. God, do not cheap out on them. That and a bed mattress. A good sleep is more important than money.

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[-] son_named_bort@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

Hot dogs. I do not trust cheapo hot dogs.

Also, I rarely eat pop-tarts anymore, but when I do I get the name brand. I've never had an off brand pop-tart that wasn't complete garbage.

[-] BilboBargains@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

Dildos. I need one that has some mass and I can use as an improvised weapon when shit gets real.

[-] xeddyx@lemmy.nz 9 points 1 year ago

Missed opportunity on your username!

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[-] Cheesus@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Wood screws. Makes life so much easier than using cheap screws

[-] FlyingOtter@feddit.de 7 points 1 year ago

Headphones. I first used some cheap ones and then switched to Bose. The difference was significant. Never again cheap headphones.. Also my ears thank me because I can listen to music with lower volume than with the cheap ones.

[-] ignism@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Oh Bose? I mean it can be an upgrade, but wait until you buy actual good headphones.

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[-] intensely_human@lemm.ee 7 points 1 year ago

Food. I’ll give you everything else I own for food if I really need it.

[-] Donjuanme@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

YouTube premium. I'm too old to hassle with extensions, and I really don't like ads. And I like to support my content creators without going to twitch or clicking on any links in their descriptions.

[-] Dianoga@lemm.ee 6 points 1 year ago

Plastic bags. Zip-Loc or Hefty all the way. All the store brands I've tried are just trash.

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