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What are some items that really aren't worth paying the expensive version for? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 8 months ago by kzhe to c/[email protected]

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I saw this post and wanted to ask the opposite. What are some items that really aren't worth paying the expensive version for? Preferably more extreme or unexpected examples.

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 8 months ago (25 children)

salt

table salt, iodized salt, himalayan... they're all the same for me. I don't think my taste buds are adapted to the subtle differences so cheaper ones are better.
show-off jewelry, wallet, purses

showing off jewelry is an invitation to be mugged (again, imo. ymmv) so the cheaper ones are the better options.
coffee

if only you're fine with cheaper ways to wake yourself.
wax-based lip balm

anything beeswax is good. then again ymmv since people can be allergic
pure or as-is things like land, electricity, internet, water, oxygen cans, gas/ heating, alcohol (disinfectant)

[–] [email protected] 11 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I mean, I do make coffee myself... But good coffeebeans do come at a premium.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

I totally agree and it's within reasonable bounds.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Like all things food related, coffee needs to be somewhat fresh, which increases price.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

It's not just the freshness but the trees/breed, growing conditions, etc. But I just stick to Adderall.

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