But just because something is cheaper doesnt mean itll serve your needs.
In the best-case scenario, youll have you replace the item more quickly than you might prefer.
A recent thread inr/AskRedditdiscussed upgrades large and small that are worth paying more for.
Here are a few notable responses.
What else would you add to this list?
An upgrade not only provides added comfort, but longevity as well.
I spent $125 on a North Face backpack my freshman year of college, saidklsprinke.
That was in 2005 and Im still using it.
Its now my carry on for flights or hiking bag.
Shad0wDreamerhas that timeline beat with their LL Bean backpack from fourth grade.
17 years later and I still own it, hasnt broken on me once, they said.
AsMasteringTheFlamesput it, I bought a new one earlier this summer.
At first I had a hard time justifying spending $60 on a backpack.
T-dog-said they spend four hours per day listening to music at work, and recommended getting real headphones.
Youll soon forget about the price because youll enjoy every second of music so much more, they said.
But dont expect that bedding to last very long.
I recently splurged on a bamboo doona and pure cotton sheets, saidsuperfizz6.Totally worth the financial trauma.
At least Im getting a damn good sleep between monetary-related panic attacks.
It wasnt really that expensive, but holy shit its nice to have a really long charging cable.
UserJayCDeechallenged the idea of getting just one extra charging cable.
Ive bought two 3 packs on Amazon for like 20$ total.
Room, living room, bag, work, car, computer.
Not looking for chargers is equally as good as not having to move closer to the socket.
Just double-check to buy a reliable brand so youdont get burned.
This is going to sound dumb… Im gonna give you some advice you might actually use- but the good trash bags.
Its an extra $2 per box, and its worth it.
Even if you work minimum wage thats $7 worth of your time.
Buy the good bags and you just came out $5 ahead.
Buy the good bags, and thank me later.
But even today, 10 years later, I buy the good trash bags.
And I dont pick up spilled garbage at night in the rain.
Living alone
Living with roommates is a popular money-saving method evangelized by personal finance experts.
In my case, my rent almost doubled but it is amazing living alone, saidFrankSkapopolous.
I miss having a friend around all the time but at least theyre not there ALL the time.
