No matter how frugal you are or strive to be, sometimes it's not always worth it to get a "deal."
A recent Ask Reddit thread asked users for the items they used to buy on the cheap until they tried the high-quality version — and now they can't go back.
Over 30,000 people jumped into the thread to share their favorite splurges, from expensive socks to high-end butter.
Keep scrolling to see what they picked.
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Cheese
"My dirty little secret: I keep a budget for housing, utilities, etc. and one of the items I budget for are delicious cheeses."— JonnyBravoII
Knives
"Lots of newbies buy the biggest knife block they can afford, believing that more knives is better. This is simply not so.
"You really only need three high-quality knives: A pairing knife, a chef's knife, and a serrated knife." Saguaromatic
Underwear
"I used to wear cheap Walmart underwear until it fell apart. Then my significant other bought me an expensive pair and [...] I'm never going back."— Evilmoleman
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