People Are Revealing What They Believe Is A HUGE Waste Of Money Even When Most People Don't Seem To Think So
Have you ever seen a person on the internet buy something and your immediate thought was "Why?" Well, you're not alone because Reddit user u/Pir8te4lyfe asked: "What’s something that you think is a waste of money but no one else seems to think so?" and around four thousand people replied. Here's what they had to say below:
1."Huge pickup trucks for people who never have to haul anything bigger than groceries."
2."This year's new phone. What's wrong with the one you got last year?"
"A cell phone can be used for five years without any negative effects. Then the downfall begins: accumulator deteriorates, no more updates, purposefully worsening by the manufacturer. So you're absolutely right. There’s no need to buy a new phone every year. Buy one every fifth year and save 80%."
3."Weddings. The entire wedding industry is such a huge waste of resources. People spend thousands of dollars, and families go into debt, for a party."
4."Coconut water. Yes, it’s personal. Yes, I think it tastes like someone spit into some regular water, swished it around, and labeled it 'coconut water.' No, I am not willing to die on this hill but I am staying here for a while."
5."Those fake sales where they jack up the price before the sale."
6."Branded clothing. You're paying them to advertise their brand."
7."Diamond jewelry."
8."Buying a new car every couple of years."
9."Buying gifts for people whose tastes you don't know well. I think, in this case, it is better to give money so that the person can buy what they need. In any case, it will be better than a gift that no one will use."
"I bake for people I don’t know well or that I know have the means to get themselves whatever they want when they want it. Homemade banana bread; blueberry crumble muffins; quiche Lorraine; and soft, warm cookies go a loooong way."
10."Door Dash/Postmates."
"I looked the other day at getting something for the first time and saw it would cost me almost 30 dollars for a seven-dollar meal. I was like no I’ll just make something."
11."Gambling."
"Yes! I have so many friends who are like, 'We get free rooms because we gamble,' and 'We get free drinks on cruises because we gamble.' You're just paying for your room in a different way. They’re making WAY more on you by giving you free things. Why else would they do it?"
12."Eyelash extensions. You pay $200 for a set. Then if you shower, exercise, or wash your face, they fall out and then you need 'fills.' You're spending every few weeks to keep them looking good. Also, acrylic nails."
"I get acrylic nails to stop a bad nail-biting habit I've had since childhood. Nothing else has worked. I keep them short, clean, and it makes my hands look better. It also keeps me healthier and stops me from touching my face as much. Plus, the colors are fun."
13."K-Cups. They are crazy wasteful and the coffee doesn’t even taste that good."
"They are actually the worst for the landfill because they have three materials, plastic cups, foil cover, and paper filter, so they can’t be recycled. And the coffee tastes burnt."
14."Country club memberships. Despite spending my childhood summers at the local club pool, I would never spend that kind of money for some sense of exclusivity as an adult."
15."Tanning salons. Basically paying to get skin cancer."
16."Gender reveal parties."
"Just tell me what it will be, and I will be happy for you and hope the baby will be healthy. I guess it’s just a trend of these times and it has to go out of fashion sometime.
I was invited to one by one of my close friends so I couldn’t say no in good conscience. I was glad to hear it was called off a few days before. He visited me and we talked about it over a few beers. Just like it should be, nice and simple.
17."Due to recent inflation, a lot of fast food. The lines never end."
"There’s no such thing as 'fast food' anymore. It’s now simply drive-thru food. The prices aren’t much cheaper and it takes sooooo long to go through a line thanks to nonstop online orders combined with staffing cuts."
Do you believe something is a huge waste of money that wasn't mentioned above? If so, tell us what it is and why in the comments below:
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