I’m the kind of person whose happiness and productivity runs almost entirely on little treats. A cinnamon bun here, an iced latte there—it’s the fuel that keeps me going. But lately? My usual pick-me-ups are starting to feel more like financial decisions. And not the smart kind.
I’m not alone in this, though. More and more folks have started crossing things off their shopping lists, not because they’ve stopped liking them, but because the prices just aren’t worth it anymore. And sadly, we’re not even talking about luxury items.
Scroll down to see what people have officially stopped buying and let us know if you’ve had to call it quits on any favorites too.
#1
Dont go to restuarants anymore because of tipping culture. Also Mcdonalds. I was fine paying for unhealthy food when it was cheap but I aint going broke and k*****g myself at the same time.
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61points
#2
Anything that has a steep discount for app users only. F**k those guys.
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56points
#3
New clothes. There are a few nice thrift stores in my area, and everything I wear comes from there.
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52points
#5
Cable TV, we cancelled TV service, kept the streaming service and went from almost $200 a month to whatever Netflix is charging now.
Also taking advantage of the library- free books, movies, video games and passes to do things.
Also taking advantage of the library- free books, movies, video games and passes to do things.
52points
#6
I’m just amazed at how little the wages have increased yet almost everything has skyrocketed in price, it’s ridiculous.
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49points
#7
All my local restaurants are closing and I feel guilty for never going but I can’t afford to eat out anymore.
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48points
#8
Alcohol. In 90 days I’ve saved $600 and lost 30 pounds (and I no longer need my BP meds).
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48points
#9
No more movie theaters. Prefer watching things at home via streaming for free or super cheap (YouTube, Netflix, …). No gym membership.
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44points
#11
Oreos
I am not paying $5.49 for a package that’s 2/3 the size of the package I had growing up.
I am not paying $5.49 for a package that’s 2/3 the size of the package I had growing up.
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41points
#12
Doritos. Even the sale price isn’t a deal anymore. It’s a shame cuz I love Doritos.
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40points
#14
Fast food. I already knew I shouldn't be buying it, but moving from $10 to $15+ sealed the deal.
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37points
#15
Soda, but more importantly I avoid name brands like the plague food wise.
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35points
#16
Concert tickets. There's a place near me that used to sell lawn tickets for $5 to $10 for most acts, whether very well known or not. I saw some great shows there like Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, Megadeth, Steve Miller, and Disturbed for very cheap. Back then you could show up and buy the tickets at the box office. If you wanted pavillion seating that's when it got spendy. These days lawn tickets are $25 to $40 each and after Ticketmaster fees and parking fees the price is now over $100 per pair of tickets. On top of that, the concessions at these concerts are outrageous. They were rather expensive to begin with, but now it's a whole new era and prices for beer and food are nuts. The venue used to let you bring in coolers with snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, but now they have a no outside food and drink policy so you have to buy from the concession stands.
34points
#17
My cat. She’s a senior with kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, arthritis, dental issues, and allergies. But d**n it I would take a bullet for her. I would take a dog attack to the face to protect my cat. I will spend every penny I have on her, call her an expensive m**o and then shower her with a thousand kisses.
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34points
#19
Amazon Prime. They both kept raising the prices and also started taking things away (like ad-free video streaming.) It's saved me a lot of money to not have it and I don't miss it. If I want to buy something, it gets added to the cart and I don't check out until I meet the free shipping requirement. Most of the time I end up finding the same product for less at local store.
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32points
#20
Delis and such where you order at one spot, pick out your chips or drink from the aisles, pay for your food at a register, pick up your food where you order it, find a table, eat, then bus your own table and there is the “how much tip do you want to leave? 15%, 20%,or 25%” when you check out.
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31points