Although whether money can buy happiness is a very much debatable topic, it can undoubtedly help cultivate it. And while many of the expensive things that are not attainable to everyone can improve the quality of life, there are also many things that are worthless or stupid, despite their high price tag. Still, expensive things that aren’t worth it and considered stupid things to buy are a matter of personal perspective. Someone may find luxury cars so not worth it or would label plastic surgery for purely cosmetic reasons as dumb expensive things. However, ultimately, we decide what to do with our own money.
You must have thought about things you would buy if money was not an issue. However, have you ever thought about what you would still NOT buy if you had all the sources available at your hand? Well, user Joshhagan6 on AskReddit did. About a month ago, they asked, “You just won a billion dollars, what are you still not buying?” To our surprise, thousands of people jumped on the thread to share the many stupid things, ridiculously expensive things, and items they would not buy just because. However, some Redditors took it in a different literal sense and revealed what they would not accept as truth no matter what. That turned out to be some entertaining content as well!
Below, we’ve compiled some of the most upvoted and interesting answers from the thread in which people shared stupid expensive things they would still not buy even if they could afford them. Do you agree with some of the answers? If you do, give them an upvote! Also, let us know in the comments what other expensive, overhyped, or worthless things you would still not buy even if you had the extra funds. Share your thoughts in the comments!
#1
lnvalidSportsOpinion said:
"A dog from a breeder. I legitimately cannot bring myself to look anywhere but a shelter."
"A dog from a breeder. I legitimately cannot bring myself to look anywhere but a shelter."
SirThatsCuba replied:
"I'ma buy a shelter. Never buy a pet again."
"I'ma buy a shelter. Never buy a pet again."
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68points
#3
timmcdee said:
"Another house in an HOA!"
"Another house in an HOA!"
ComesInAnOldBox replied:
"Just buy all the houses in the HOA and disband the damn thing."
"Just buy all the houses in the HOA and disband the damn thing."
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63points
#4
LucasSvensson said:
"Still not buying an oversized house."
"Still not buying an oversized house."
willilliam replied:
"Right? Like I’m about to search 13 bathrooms, 23 bedrooms, 12 kitchens, 2 ballrooms, and the owlery for the cat to bring to bed for some snuggles."
"Right? Like I’m about to search 13 bathrooms, 23 bedrooms, 12 kitchens, 2 ballrooms, and the owlery for the cat to bring to bed for some snuggles."
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62points
#5
Travelers_Starcall said:
"Expensive designer brand clothes. I’d pay extra for good quality, materials, and features, but never just for a label."
"Expensive designer brand clothes. I’d pay extra for good quality, materials, and features, but never just for a label."
conquer69 replied:
"Would hire a tailor and seamstress and have them make all my clothes."
"Would hire a tailor and seamstress and have them make all my clothes."
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58points
#6
Pristine-Function-49 said:
"$1000 steaks covered in gold leaf."
"$1000 steaks covered in gold leaf."
Spanky_Hamster replied:
"Any food involving gold leaf. It's so stupid."
"Any food involving gold leaf. It's so stupid."
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53points
#7
WaterInternational97 said:
"Exotic animals or anything that include animal cruelty."
"Exotic animals or anything that include animal cruelty."
NorthboundLynx replied:
"Proper way to go about it is to help fund reputable wildlife conservation organizations."
"Proper way to go about it is to help fund reputable wildlife conservation organizations."
WaterInternational97 replied:
"I strongly agree! I would help financially the professional take proper care of the animals the right way."
"I strongly agree! I would help financially the professional take proper care of the animals the right way."
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53points
#8
turbulent_coconut said:
"Anything from the Kardashians."
"Anything from the Kardashians."
User No 2 replied:
"Even if you like them, their products are more often than not ridiculously subpar.
"Even if you like them, their products are more often than not ridiculously subpar.
You're paying luxury prices for stuff from Walmart."
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48points
#10
easilyshot said:
"1 ply toilet paper!"
"1 ply toilet paper!"
Greedy-Knowledge6043 replied:
"No matter how broke you are, there's always money for decent toilet paper."
"No matter how broke you are, there's always money for decent toilet paper."
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44points
#11
heavylancelot said:
"That I have just won a billion dollars."
"That I have just won a billion dollars."
InVodkaVeritas replied:
"It would take me weeks after the money is in my account to accept it and start spending it."
"It would take me weeks after the money is in my account to accept it and start spending it."
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38points
#12
"A Death Star, only because it would probably cost more than a billion dollars to make."
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34points
#14
Keyblades4Real said:
"Trump's collectible digital cards."
"Trump's collectible digital cards."
SonderlingDelGado replied:
"I can't believe they all sold. Actually, I can't believe they sold any at all - guess some people will buy anything being shilled at them."
"I can't believe they all sold. Actually, I can't believe they sold any at all - guess some people will buy anything being shilled at them."
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32points
#15
IsThataPlatypus said:
"A mega yacht seems like all the uber-rich folks feel the need to buy one, just a big, stupidly expensive, constantly in need of work and maintenance, money pit. Status symbols are dumb."
"A mega yacht seems like all the uber-rich folks feel the need to buy one, just a big, stupidly expensive, constantly in need of work and maintenance, money pit. Status symbols are dumb."
Puzzleheaded_Ad6097 replied:
"I appreciate you recognizing that maintenance and upkeep costs are the biggest cost of owning a large boat like that. As a private jet mechanic, I would say that whatever you buy the jet for, you will pay maintenance and operating costs in the first two years.
"I appreciate you recognizing that maintenance and upkeep costs are the biggest cost of owning a large boat like that. As a private jet mechanic, I would say that whatever you buy the jet for, you will pay maintenance and operating costs in the first two years.
That said, my answer is a private jet."
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31points
#16
mamabird1993 said:
"$20,000 handbags, heck I wouldn’t even buy a $1,000 handbag. What in the world is the point?"
"$20,000 handbags, heck I wouldn’t even buy a $1,000 handbag. What in the world is the point?"
A_giant_dog replied:
"I bought a $600 briefcase about 15 years ago so probably at least a grand in today's money. It's a leather one from one of those brands that are all about "they'll fight over it after you're dead and a 100-year warranty." It's been my EDC ever since. It's been on three continents and probably 30 states. Hundreds of flights, thousands of trips on public transportation, and more hotel rooms and conference rooms than I could count. It has developed a little bit of a patina but otherwise, it's still exactly like the day I bought it.
"I bought a $600 briefcase about 15 years ago so probably at least a grand in today's money. It's a leather one from one of those brands that are all about "they'll fight over it after you're dead and a 100-year warranty." It's been my EDC ever since. It's been on three continents and probably 30 states. Hundreds of flights, thousands of trips on public transportation, and more hotel rooms and conference rooms than I could count. It has developed a little bit of a patina but otherwise, it's still exactly like the day I bought it.
This is a lot to say, a really high-quality bag might be expensive up front, but if it looks fantastic you can use it forever. I used to wear out a $150 bag every year or so, I'm not easy on them and I need something that looks professional. This thing has saved me so much money by now."
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31points
#17
ResponsibleWest5240 said:
"Crocs."
"Crocs."
AmesElectus replied:
"I respect your opinion. I would like to mention that they changed my work life for the better, though. Back pain nearly disappeared!"
"I respect your opinion. I would like to mention that they changed my work life for the better, though. Back pain nearly disappeared!"
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30points
#18
en64129 said:
"New husband."
"New husband."
Joshhagan6 replied:
"This is the last answer I expected. Good for you in your successful marriage."
"This is the last answer I expected. Good for you in your successful marriage."
soldforaspaceship replied:
"You can pick them up pretty cheap in bars. Not saying that's how I got mine or anything..."
"You can pick them up pretty cheap in bars. Not saying that's how I got mine or anything..."
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29points
#19
"Any kind of filler for my body no matter what I have insecurities about in life
(Medical I totally get, I even understand societal pressures, I promise lol I’m not judging you personally, it’s just not for me)."
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29points
#20
UltimateLastThrowAwy said:
"Not buying a luxury car. I might buy a few model-year newer versions of my current car, but not buying a Tesla, Rolls Royce, or anything like that."
"Not buying a luxury car. I might buy a few model-year newer versions of my current car, but not buying a Tesla, Rolls Royce, or anything like that."
NaethanC replied:
"I drive a Toyota Yaris from 2002, one liter. It does 50 miles a gallon, easily can fit 5 people in it (I've actually gotten 6 people in it before), drives pretty well and I regularly do 200-mile trips in it. I could afford something more expensive but my car suits me just fine. If I had a billion dollars, I'd probably keep it as my run-around because it's cheap to run and easy to park."
"I drive a Toyota Yaris from 2002, one liter. It does 50 miles a gallon, easily can fit 5 people in it (I've actually gotten 6 people in it before), drives pretty well and I regularly do 200-mile trips in it. I could afford something more expensive but my car suits me just fine. If I had a billion dollars, I'd probably keep it as my run-around because it's cheap to run and easy to park."
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27points