There’s nothing quite like finding a good bargain, but some purchases in life are well worth splurging on. Well, someone on Reddit asked, “What’s a stupidly expensive adult purchase that you now swear by that you would buy again in a heartbeat?”
1.
“Definitely my electric bike. I never thought I would spend nearly three thousand bucks on a bike, but it’s the best investment I’ve made while living in a city with horrendous public transit.”
2.
“A smart toilet with a built-in bidet, blow dryer, and seat warmer. It’s incredible.”
3.
“Not sure if it counts as a purchase, per sé, but I got laser eye surgery almost 20 years ago and it was definitely the best money I ever spent on myself!”
—damjamdes
4.
“A Zojirushi rice cooker. We bought one as our Christmas present to ourselves. I’m Never. Going. Back. I thought the $15 rice cooker from Walgreens was hot shit when we moved in together. Zojirushi is in a whole different ball game.”
5.
“Professional movers. It’s the greatest luxury I’ve ever spent money on.”
6.
“Hearing aids. My mom refused to use them. We finally got her to use NHS ones, but she hated them and hardly ever wore them. My sister and I took her to a private appointment and got her new ones that, while expensive, have completely changed her life. She went from not taking part in conversations or going out, to back being the life of the party. If and when I need them, I will be getting them.”
7.
“As a parent, a minivan. The space difference between a minivan and an SUV is real. Any stroller fits. Grocery always fit, even if I forgot the stroller in. Car seats have enough space for adults to sit comfortably between them (long car rides are much easier). Sliding doors mean the kids aren’t banging into other cars. And great perks like folding into the floor third row means I always have seating or storage space when needed. That row also turns toward the back, a great seat for parades.”
8.
“A tankless water heater. Unlimited hot water is a game changer.”
—hippos_rool
9.
I paid $80 for three pairs of socks because I didn’t look at the price (big, thick merino wool ones I wear with my work boots). I just comfortably assumed I could happily afford it. That was about 6 years ago, and I’ve just had to get rid of the first pair. Worth every penny.”
—andy11123
10.
“I have a $700 blender. It is incredible. I can make peanut butter, smoothies, and even soup and sauces. It’s a Vitamix and it is worth every cent.”
11.
“A monthly cleaning service!!!! Best non-required use of my money to date.”
12.
“An expensive pillow. Get one that’s on the firm side and can support your neck and head much better than your cheap, average pillow. Waking up without a stiff neck or slight pain is much better than feeling uncomfortable first thing in the morning.”
13.
“A good quality set of stainless steel pots and pans. They make a world of difference in cook quality, and they have been the best investment I’ve ever made in the kitchen. I make it a point to care for them so I know I’ll have them for 10-20 years.”
14.
“As a woman, decent bras. The outlay is painful up front, but the whole point is that nothing afterwards is. You’ll experience no wires digging into your skin, no weird cup spills, no loosening throughout the day, no exposed wires after a week, and no torn hooks after a couple of washes. Buy a good bra. You deserve it. Your girls deserve it. Your back deserves it.”
15.
“A hotel room right next to or in the airport for the night before the flight home, especially if it’s a relatively long flight. I did this before a nine-hour flight where I checked out of the hotel and walked less than one minute through a tunnel that led me directly into the airport. Eliminating the hassle of getting transportation to the airport is a luxury I will always try to budget for.”
—Charming-Ad-2381
16.
“Good shoes and coats for my children. I’ve made myself a promise that no matter how old they are, anytime they want good shoes and a coat, I’ll buy it for them. No questions asked.”
17.
“A high-end mattress, like, borderline do-I-need-to-finance this? Expensive. I used to think any mattress would do, but once I got one that actually supported my back and kept me cool at night? Life changing. I sleep like a pampered cat now. No regrets.”
18.
“A Dyson vacuum, the cordless kind. I had to think twice before they were two to three times the price of other brands. I used to hate vacuuming because I hated managing the power cord, but now it’s just soooo convenient, I have no excuse not to grab it off the wall for even random spot cleaning.”
19.
“A breast reduction. It was worth EVERY penny. In fact, I’m getting a second one as soon as I’m done having kids (I got my first before kids). Can’t wait!”
—TeaspoonRiot
20.
“A snowblower. Why spend two hours shovelling when I can spend 20 minutes and $10 in gas?”
21.
“Wife and I recently flew to Europe for a holiday cruise, and we splurged on the highest level of first class with sleeping pods. It was ridiculously expensive, but it was100% worth it.”
22.
“A Kitchen Aid mixer. These things are built like absolute tanks. All you have to do is pick one up, and you know it would have the power to rip your arm off. My grandmother had one from the 1950s, and it still works and looks like brand new.”
Do you have one to add? What is an expensive adult purchase that was entirely worth it? Tell us in the comments on in this anonymous form.
