Marketing specialists have a saying — price reflects the value of a product. A product is like an investment, and it's normal to invest money into expensive things that are worth it. But an expensive thing is not always a good thing. Most of us begin to juggle the cons and pros before buying expensive stuff, and it usually boils down to two things — money and value.
Some products, like real estate, are long-term investments. They might cost a lot at first, but when some time passes, every invested penny is repaid and overpaid. Sure, a product can cost an arm and a leg, but if it can last you years and maybe even decades — is the price really a problem? But don't go around paying for products with arms and legs.
Every product has some kind of value attached to it. Value arises from the quality of the product. The more expensive the thing, the greater its value is. At least, that is the philosophy we all tend to follow, but not everyone thinks of product quality the same way. Some people believe reliable products are of higher quality than luxurious ones — to each their own.
We can buy and sell things whenever we want, as long as we have the cash to do it. For this reason, you should do some research before buying expensive things. To the rescue comes AskReddit. Take a look at some of the best answers below and upvote the ones you agree with. If you have your own version of the most valuable thing in the world and would like to share it — do so in the comments below!
#1
"Car seats. My children and I were in a devastating car accident last year. I was seriously injured, but they walked away with bruises."
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56points
#3
"Inspection of a home you’re buying. A single missed issue can easily wind up costing tens of thousands of dollars. It’s worth a few hundred extra for the really experienced, thorough inspector."
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48points
#5
"Anything meant to protect you. Helmets, work boots, sporting equipment, ect. If the purpose of the item is to reduce or prevent injury, then don't cheap out on it."
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44points
#6
"Toilet paper. You don’t want your finger poking through that single ply and accidentally fingerblasting your own cornhole."
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42points
#7
"If you live in an area of the world where it snows often in winter then buy winter tires."
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40points
#8
"Trash bags. They're one of those items where you can tell the quality difference. Trust me, you don't want the regret of lugging a bag full of rotten produce and cat litter to the dumpster, trying to swing it over the edge, and feel it tear apart in your hands on the upswing. It's a horror you will never forget. Buy better trash bags."
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40points
#11
"Tattoos! I don’t really care how good of a deal you got on your new monstrosity."
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37points
#13
"Underwear especially the bra. Makes a whole lot of difference. Nothing worse than a cheap bad quality bra."
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34points
#14
"A set of tools or power tools. If you buy a great set once, you’ll have them for a long time and they will (almost) never fail you. Plus, using a quality tool is so much better than a cheap alternative."
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34points
#15
"Photography. Pros know what they are doing, have great reaction time, and own a ton of equipment to get exactly what you need. Your cousin on her iPhone is not an acceptable substitute."
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33points
#16
"Since I have a large hurricane coming directly at me right now. As a homeowner... insurance."
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32points
#18
"I know this is so late in the game that no one will see it but motorcycle helmets. Get yourself a full-faced DOT-approved helmet. Replace every three-ish years or if dropped from three feet or higher. That is the only thing protecting your brain from the grown or a multi-ton car while traveling at high speeds."
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30points
#20
"If you are going to a festival/camping or whatever, seriously, pay the extra to get a decent tent. Being cold, uncomfortable, wet, and all cramped is miserable. Enough to ruin your trip."
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29points