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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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[โ€“] leaky_shower_thought@feddit.nl 20 points 10 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)

[โ€“] Chorche@lemmy.world 11 points 10 months ago (2 children)

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

[โ€“] leaky_shower_thought@feddit.nl 4 points 10 months ago

I totally agree and it's within reasonable bounds.

[โ€“] Urist@lemmy.ml 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

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

[โ€“] Cinner@lemmy.world 1 points 10 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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