Where you absolutely refuse to go the cheap way.

For me its deodorant. Everything else I’ve found but my chosen brand fails me.

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    Everything that is under you. Shoes, mattress, bike, car, desk chair etc.

    Cheaping out on the above will cost you more in hospital and physical therapy bills.

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    PC power supply.

    Never, ever skimp on a power supply. Get one from a reputable brand and with a rating above what you may actually need.

    A failed PSU can in principle wreak havoc on any other components in the system, many of which are far more expensive than the PSU itself.

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    Office chairs are important, but people tend to overlook the rest of their office ergonomics. If you work at a computer you should spend money on an adjustable keyboard tray and monitor arms. Then buy a good ergonomic keyboard and vertical mouse or trackball to go with them. My back and wrists used to get sore by the end of the day. That hasn’t happened since I upgraded my gear.

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    Bleach for the toilet. I found a cheap one is not as thick and viscous as brand name a bit more expensive. The brand one lasts a bit longer and does a better job.

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    Everything that is used daily and has a big workload like fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, vacuum… Car parts… As mentioned before: computer parts.

    Also cosmetics: find out what your skin needs, which products are the right ones for you. Don’t clutter when it comes to cosmetics. Buy only what you need but good stuff.

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    Boots. I bought a pair of good leather boots after trying multiple cheaper brands- 4 years and they’re still going strong.

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    I use the saying quite often: “You can buy something nice, or you can buy something cheap and then something nice.”

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    Headphones. I first used some cheap ones and then switched to Bose. The difference was significant. Never again cheap headphones… Also my ears thank me because I can listen to music with lower volume than with the cheap ones.