Things you shouldn't cheap out on

Continuing the theme of budgeting and personal finances with the last thread:Top 10 things people waste money on, This time we're looking for things you shouldn't cheap out on.

What things do you think are worth spending more on to get good quality? Or perhaps something that most people don't bother buying when really they should?

One of the first things that sprung to my mind in insurance. So many people don't bother getting insurance for possessions, holidays or sometimes even cars! Yet it's a huge risk you're taking which could end up costing you tens of thousands.

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Reply 1

SophieSmall

Your bed, you spend half your life on it so don't skimp out.

Reply 2

Schrödingers Cat

- Cars
- Condoms
- Microwaves
- Lightbulbs

Reply 3

SophieSmall

Original post by Schrödingers Cat

- Cars
- Condoms
- Microwaves
- Lightbulbs

Why microwave? We had a tesco one last us 7 years.

Reply 4

TaintedLight

Insurance is for careless people so i don't need it.

I think people should not be a cheapscate when getting a gf. You don't want a STIs, lice and infections and stuff.

Always strive for the best :smile:

Reply 5

chickenfoot

toilet roll. soft toilet roll is important.

Reply 6

driftawaay

I dont think cheaping out on a house is something people can just avoid like cheaping out on a new phone...

Reply 7

Reue

Original post by DiceTheSlice

Insurance is for careless people so i don't need it.

House fires, flooding, critical illness?

Reply 8

Schrödingers Cat

Original post by SophieSmall

Why microwave? We had a tesco one last us 7 years.

Radiation quality is poor, more likely to break down. It also doesn't do a great job of cooking anything.

Reply 9

TaintedLight

Original post by Reue

House fires, flooding, critical illness?

Well i don't have a house. So maybe i'll think about it.

I'm healthy and stuff so i def don't need life insurance...

Food and Drink

I spent a relatively high amount on my office chair since the desk chair I had in uni accommodation legit hurt my back....NO REGRETS!

Reply 12

Queen Cersei

Ketchup... the economy stuff is dire!

Reply 13

somemightsay888

Srs, video games. It's in the bargain bin for a reason, it's trash.

Reply 14

A level sufferer

Dessert food. If youre gonna get it, get some of nice quality

Reply 15

peso

Original post by DiceTheSlice

I'm healthy and stuff so i def don't need life insurance...

That is pretty bold!

Reply 16

Motorbiker

Single ply value toilet paper.

It's a good way to get in touch with your inner self accidentally...

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Reply 17

claireestelle

Headphones and most tech

Washing up liquid.

Musical instruments, I can really tell when someone is playing a bad quality instrument and trainers (especially of you are going to use them to play sport more than once a week)