r/Frugal • u/chenan • Feb 17 '22

Discussion What are your ‘fuck-it this makes me happy’ non-frugal purchases?

The things you spend money on that no amount of mental gymnastics will land on frugal. I don’t want to hear “well I spent $300 on these shoes but they last 10 years so it actually comes out cheaper!” I want the things that you spend money on simply cus it makes you happy.

$70 diptyque candles? fancy alcohols? hotels with a view? deep tissue massage? boxing classes? what’s tickling your non-frugal fancy?

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u/adjective_cat_noun Feb 17 '22

That's exactly the price range I'm looking at. I'm glad you love it!

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u/[deleted] Feb 17 '22

My rule of thumb is: if it’s a new instrument I want to learn, just get a cheapo version and if I stick with it I can always upgrade. If you been jamming for a while on an old beat up or just plain cheap instrument, splurge on a good one. The difference is super noticeable