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I didn't know how much use I'd get out of my Instant Pot or my air fryer until I got them. They totally changed my cooking game and helped me save so much time prepping and cleaning up.

If you were to ask me if they were among the best purchases I've ever made me, I'd have to say yes. And yeah, I will continue to sing the praises of both of these household items to everyone I meet.

These are just two examples of things that turned out to be well worth the purchase, however.


People shared their thoughts with us after Redditor comfortablynumb0629 asked the online community:

What’s something you thought wasn’t worth the money until you actually tried it?

"Paying for..."

"Paying for movers."

CactusCurmudgeon

I like how they can somehow break the laws of physics "How on earth is anyone going to carry that sofa up that narrow stairca... oh wait they've somehow done it already"

"A good..."

"A good shower head. Seriously, once you find the right one, it's worth every penny."

[deleted]

I'll amend it: A good detachable shower head.

Seriously. It's a godsend when you have to clean the bathtub and/or the shower. Just spray, let sit if needed, and rinse with the head. Voila.

"Not being uncomfortable..."

"Good underwear. Not being uncomfortable in the crotch was a 5% improvement to the overall quality of my life. Worth paying twice as much."

buppyu

There aren't a lot of cheap purchases you can make that will improve your overall quality of life by 5 percent but there you have it!

"Owning..."

"Owning my own tools and learning how to build and work on things myself."

kentfrostphoto

I have a little tool box under my sink and believe me, it's always come in handy when I've least expected it.

"A good quality..."

"A good quality mattress."

waffles-n-gravy

This is a big one. A good night's sleep is priceless.

"Good shoes."

"Good shoes. Even a $100 pair makes such a big difference compared to Target shoes."

coldgator

This is so true. I have spent good money on my shoes and I am grateful.

"I thought air fryers..."

"I thought air fryers were overrated then a friend of mine gave me one (she got it for cheap at Costco) and now I use it all the time."

OutsideMembership

Welcome to the club! I love my air fryer! It has saved me so much time and money over the years.

"I used to spend..."

"Running the dishwasher every night. I used to spend an hour washing dishes everyday my whole life because we weren’t rich growing up and the dishwasher uses electricity. I used it for the first time a month ago and never going back. Time is more valuable."

ragingduck

It’s cheaper to use a dishwasher with an eco setting than to wash by hand.

One day I'll have one. One day.

"It's an art form..."

"A drywaller. It’s an art form, and they do it fast. Don’t attempt on your own, even if you think you are a handyman."

BlueJayFan94

Home drywallers say you can do it well or you can do it fast. You probably can't do both. The experts can do both and very much worth it.

"I HATE having my feet touched..."

"Pedicures! I HATE having my feet touched but once I finally broke down and got a pedicure 2 years ago I knew it was over. It so hard to explain but it’s like blissfully painful."

Alarming-Ad9441

I had my first last year and will never go back. It was worth it and I felt so luxurious.

If this thread has given you some ideas on where to spend your money next, consider it money well spent.

Have some suggestions of your own? Feel free to tell us more in the comments below!


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