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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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[–] pistachio@lemmy.ml 17 points 1 year ago (1 children)
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[–] 31337@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Stuff that is used and immediately disposed of like trash bags, paper towels, and toilet paper. You need to be a little more careful with the cheapest trash bags and toilet paper, but it will still get the job done.

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[–] leaky_shower_thought@feddit.nl 12 points 1 year ago (15 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)

[–] Chorche@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago (3 children)

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

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[–] MaxHardwood@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 year ago (15 children)

Headphones/ear buds. It really comes down to your use case. If you listen to podcasts and audiobooks 90% of the time then you only need good enough which is typically around $40.

[–] pathief@lemmy.world 15 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I can't go back to cheap headphones, really. It makes a BIG difference.

[–] otp@sh.itjust.works 11 points 1 year ago

If you listen in noisy environments, I'd bet active-noise cancellation is good for your hearing though

[–] Chobbes@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

Ooof, I dunno… You can probably get by with cheap headphones, but they’re probably one of the objects you’ll spend the most time with and a good set can really make a difference. Good noise cancelling is essentially a requirement for me to live.

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