What's something lowkey worth splurging on?
Is it a rolex? A car? A 5 star hotel stay while on vacation? What is something you guys don't regret splurging on and lowkey worth it?
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I "splurge" on physiotherapy and massages on a regular basis. It's not really expensive. Maybe $300 - $600 a month.
PT for flexibility?
More or less. I have a back problem that does a lot better when I'm flexible.
For me, a few nights at a hotel with top notch service / amenities is worth it. Paid $800/night at this one place (usually much more than this, I got lucky with my dates) and it was amazing.
The occasional coffee at a high end coffee place. Don’t do it every day, but certain places can charge a lot because it’s that good.
Clothes that fit. I bought a really basic t shirt for $130, but it fits me perfectly and is a really nice material. So worth it.
TSA pre check or whatever your country uses. If you travel even just 4-5x a year, you will be so happy to spend less time in security
What brand? What do you like about it?. I'm trying to build a clothes shop selling the same shit at a lower price.
Thanks
Brand is called Iro. Sometimes I see it as Iro Paris. I like it for the reasons I mentioned in my first comment. I’ve definitely tried buying cheaper shirts (like UNIQLO) and while they aren’t horrific or anything, buying t shirts from these fancy shops just looks and feels better. I’m a cheap guy, so I wouldn’t pay extra if it wasn’t the case
Global entry for $100 for 5 years is worth it even if you only take 1 int'l trip over the entire 5 year period. I laugh every time at all the people waiting for hours to clear customs when coming back at busy airports.
Gotta double-flex with Clear and TSA Pre / Global Entry.
The "free" Clear and Pre are insanely good benefits of the Amex Platinum.
How do you get these with your platinum? Do you need to contact AmEx or?
Lmao $130 for a basic T-shirt?
yep. Target sells them for literally $6 and they fit amazing and look perfect.
International Travel -- just have some a great time with irreplaceable experiences. The mems / stories are great, you'll remember this stuff for decades to come
Food - good food is the shit
Yeah! Food is life! Life wouldn't be the same without good food.
Are you a drums or flats type of guy when you eat chicken wings? I'm strictly into flats.
Flats gang reporting for duty
Flats
Mattress. It will change your life when you find the right one.
You right! Also, a nice desk chair is just as crucial. I remember sitting on plain old chairs growing up and how little back support it had.
I feel like anything people spend a lot of time on is worth spending money on as well. Like phones, computers, desk chair, mattress, appliances. Stuff like that.
Absolutely agree with the right desk chair--I got a Steelcase Leap V2 from Crandall Office (refurbished but with 11 year warranty) and it's absolutely the best chair, I believe it beats out the Herman Miller Aeron by a long shot
Yeah I have a Casper - it’s great.
Hear me out on this fellas... when you get a serious girl (not some random girl from Houston Hall) - go take a nice vacation to Miami and stay at 1hotel.
Trust me on this. Ladies please chime on this, curious to see whats the take
Is it lit down there in Miami at 1hotel? I've heard good stuff from other people too!
Yes yes yes
Worth it 100%
Now imma need more info! Been seeing this girl for a while and her bday is coming up
Get your girl a man that doesn't use words like "imma" for her birthday.
1Hotel is nice but Faena is the better hotel IMO. Lloyd Blankfein stays at Faena if that tells you anything
It is a very nice spot.
What's so special about 1hotel? Just checked it out, and it looks pretty lavish, but I don't quite see the value of $2000USD a night? Help me understand
I'ts actually like $750/night but I agree with you. I mean even Ritz Carlton SoBe is cheaper and 1hotel doesn't look like it's better than the Ritz.
Random ones:
1 - Depending on where you live, a nice coat. I paid $2000 for a classic Burberry coat (back in 2009) and I still wear it all the time. It is professional looking and can easily be worn over a suit, but also casual enough to wear out to dinner on a date. While I don’t normally recommend paying for expensive clothing, I do think this coat has helped me “attract” others both professionally and personally.
2 - Tipping. Sometimes I would go and tip $100 on a $20 meal if I thought the waiter/waitress deserved it and particularly if I was a regular at the establishment. You may not gain any personal utility from this, but I liked the feeling that what was a rounding error for me was probably making a big difference for someone else. I don’t give to charity that often anymore — I prefer to hand select those I give ‘extra’ to.
3 - Gifts for family/friends. Similar to the tipping, going the extra mile on a gift to family or really important friends (and of course, SO) can make a really big difference. The best I’ve done weren’t actually expensive, but more required time/thought. For example, go through your old photo albums and order physical copies of pictures with you and your parents. Buy a small photo album and put sticky notes next to the photos with the date and what made the experience memorable. You’ll pretty much be your parents’ favorite child forever. This is also something cool to do after taking a big trip with a girlfriend/boyfriend. Major brownie points.
4 - Home gym equipment. If you have the space, getting a weight set at home or a cardio machine is huge. Can get a mini workout in without putting much effort — great if you’re like me and not always feeling up for getting dressed for the gym.
I'd add on to #1 with not just a nice coat, but nice accoutrements in general. It feels so fulfilling having that complete set of wallet, belt, shoes, watch that go with whatever outfit. Formal, semi-formal or casual. Then once you have a set in both black and brown, boom goes the dynamite.
Case in point, my dress boots are older than some members on here. My wallet graduated college with me when some on here were graduating kindergarten. Etc. Good accessories will last forever and look, feel and present just as nice as they did the day you get your hands on them. It's like the old Pratchett quote about buying cheap stuff over and over again or you can pay for a really item once that'll last a lifetime.
@k-peezy I think this is a really great point. Can you help us out and point to some higher end items that have lasted far longer than you expected, or just a long time in general?
I just thought of something worth mentioning and it's a good tailor. I still don't have a go to tailor right now. I have been basically testing them by having them do very simple alterations before the more complex ones. My first tailor had my suit tailored fucked up that I had to spend extra to get the sleeves shorten correctly to my wrist bone.
If any of you are based in NYC and don't mind sharing your go to tailor that would be cool!
+1 for the coat suggestion. It isnt the fanciest but I have a $400 North Face that is the warmest jacket you can buy for under $800. I wear it every day in the midwestern winter and am grateful of it every time I step outside. If you live somewhere cold, pay to stay warm.
The North Face Nupste jacket is back in style! Love it for casual wear.
Which Burberry coat. Was looking to splurge.
I have one of their wool/cashmere coats - basic, but timeless. Going on 12 years and still looks fantastic. Burberry branding is subtle as well, which I prefer at this point.
But the answer is trench coats - they have a few traditional ones in various lengths/fits. I'd go with a honey or navy in mid length - not a huge fan of the black, but it does look sharp with the right outfits (i.e. gray suit with a black trench).
waitresses are already making more than teachers (who deal with ungrateful kids), police (who risk their lives an a daily), and even handymen (who need to know how to fix various appliances), movers (who carry massive weights jeopardizing their health every day and who know how to assemble furniture), corporate office workers (who have college degrees and student debt) - for just literally carrying light plates once in a while. their job is the easiest job possible with absolutely no skill required and they should be making the absolute minimum wage, but you suggest tipping them $100.
You've clearly never worked in the service industry.
While I agree with 3 & 4 - so so so much agree with 1 & 2.
I also invested in (not bought) the classic burberry quilted coat which I suspect will last me forever in all occasions.
And tipping generously at places you're a regular at pays massive dividends by way of complimentary drinks/apps/omitted charges as well as priority and top-notch service. The bar my work friend circle used to go to pre-covid would literally, at times, move parties from a table to the bar so that we would have table seating when it got really crowded because we treated everyone there so well both respectfully and tip-wise.
I once wired $500 to my aunt who’s not well to do in another country. Felt really good to help her out. She didn’t ask for it nor was she expecting it. Just felt like the right thing to do. I want to make that a regular habit now: like once a year or 6 months sorts.
You spend at least 1/4 of your life asleep, if not up to 1/3 if you follow doctor's advice. A good mattress and bedding is paramount and makes a world of difference to your health. Physically and mentally.
Another one that most people don't think about that's in the same vein is the monitor on your desk. Along with the mouse and keyboard. The ergonomic chair is pretty obvious, but it's easy to overlook (no pun intended) the screen you spend your work day staring at. Thankfully these days the base level quality is exponentially higher than it used to be, and we can't always requisition the good stuff at the office. But at home, I'd highly recommend spending the extra 20-30% on a better quality monitor, TV and if you want to continue going the extra mile good audio too (Bose is trash, and Beats just beat your wallet and your ears. Be better than that!).
Just bought myself a pair of really well-fitting hand-made shoes, and couldn´t be happier. These things make so much difference in your day-to-day life it´s incredible.
Also, mattress and proper bedding. I have horrible sleep posture, so anything that helps with that is of great benefit.
Can you share where you got the handmade shoes?
Small shop in Lisbon when I was there on vacation. Really any old cobbler there is fine, the Portuguese are the best leatherworkers in Europe.
Bedding: Brooklinen - actually has fairly afforadable, hotel quality sheets. My wife bought them and they are amazing.
Top of the line computer parts: huge monitors (whether for home or office); high end prepherals like a nice mice, keyboard, webcam, ringlight, etc.; powerful computer guts (CPU, RAM etc.). It doesn't cost that much (relative to our income) and we spend so much f'n time on the computer it is a geniune QoL improvement.
Hugely agree with CompBanker on the tipping also.
Huge +1 on PC parts. Building a $3k PC was the only thing I splurged on my first year out of UG. Otherwise, all money went to student loans :(
Planning to do this once I start getting paid. Parts are expensive right now though so I might wait a little but want to build something really high end, my current set up is getting old but it cost me less than a 1k and lasted 6 six years so not bad. Might also pick up a PS5 because why not. The rest will pay off loans and that NYC rent.
Another +1 on this. Built a pc and a custom hot swap keyboard + good monitor. Unbelievable investment.
I built a new PC in 2020 and moved my 1070TI over. I figured I would wait for the graphics card shortage to die down before buying the RX2080. It never did. Then the RX3080 came out. More shortages. Now it's available at $1,200, which is way over the MSRP ($699) but the 4000 series video cards will come out this fall. Send help.
But a 2080Ti in Jan 2020, probably the best timing I could have asked for. It’s still unstoppable at 1440p
Three things I think deserve an honorable mention:
1. Hobbies: If there is something you are passionate about, it is worth investing. Do you golf 20 times a season? Why not splurge for decent clubs. You don't need to get new irons every year, but make sure you aren't playing with your Dads clubs from the 80s. I am into fitness and driving. Therefore I have a powerlifting coach and a superfluous car. They both allow me to do things I greatly enjoy that I couldnt otherwise do.
2. Travel: Yes, I post about the importance of travel a lot. The reason I keep harping on it is because when I think back on the past five years, aside from job changes and personal milestones, all that stands out is travel. Traveling with the people you love creates lifelong memories. I believe travel is also essential for perspective and reflection.
3. Your SO: This may be debated depending on how you look at it, but happy wife happy life. I dont mean showering her in diamonds and $300 brunches, but spending the time to make sure they're happy. When you work a demanding job and aren't always in a great mood, it is paramount that you make the person who brings you happiness feel valued. Flowers, cards, boxes of chocolates, that shit goes a long way. As long as you arent with a vapid psycho, its about the effort not the price tag.
I think of myself as a very frugal guy and this is where 30-40% of my income goes (the rest is investments and essentials like rent and food).
Mattress
I've never regretted splurging on vacations.
A good blowjob. She has to do use proper technique though.
LOL!
A Lamborghini
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A nice suit.
Travel.
Investing.
Lots of good posts in this thread and I do a good number of them. So I'll try to add my own unique one:
A dog.
I'm one of those people that got a pandemic dog and this little guy has changed my life - we're coming up on 2 years together. It's completely weird and also fulfilling to know that he relies on me and needs me around. Plus dogs do better when they're on a schedule - it helps their anxiety - so in turn he's brought more order and scheduling to my life. Plus, I'm one of those guys who WFH, between that and uber eats, I could go multiple days without stepping outside (4-5 days at a time on the regular). Having him forces me to go outside and at least get some fresh air. It's a low-key splurge because a dog is really not that expensive but still a huge commitment. I bitch & moan about a $100 electric bill but think of nothing on his last $800 vet bill - I love the little guy :)
Love dogs!! What breed? I'm a big fan of pugs, bulldogs and frenchies. They cool!
There is this bulldog on instagram that skateboards and his name is Chowder. Instagram tag "Chowderthebulldog1" he's pretty dope! Got me wanting a bulldoggo!
I'll keep that private because it would identify me too much. He's a designer dog breed but I found him at a rescue shelter - I would never buy from a breeder.
Bulldogs may look cool but they can also eat your face off. Many instances where innocent family members or a bulldog owner lost a lip, nose, ears or a combination of those.
Wifi in my vehicle. $25/month that is so worth it
Ngl this is pretty fucking cool hahaha. Didn’t even know it existed.
Ngl this is pretty fucking cool hahaha. Didn’t even know it existed.
Don’t you have 5G/hotspot on your phone?
Yeah, I thought all recent phones had at least some form of hotspot. I think Verizon gives like 15GB for their lowest plan.
High quality kitchenware, is a game changer.
There are so many to list, but the improvement in both quality and convenience of cooking (since everything works so well) is tenfold and worth every penny. When I buy my first house the #1 priority is to splurge on everything kitchen-related, haha.
Really nice speakers
What kind? Please don't tell me some Bose or Yamaha soundbar nonsense.
Having a real system makes music so much better. Absolutely worth splurging on. In terms of brands, there are so many out there, but...
For Home: Focal, KEF, Elac, Revel, Dynaudio, Definitive Technology, McIntosh, the list goes on and on especially as you get to higher price points ($10k+ per pair), where there are a lot of smaller boutique manufacturers. You'll get the most out of these speakers with high-end amplifiers.
For Car: Hybrid Audio (Legatia's are incredible), Dynaudio (Esotars), Scanspeak, HAT, Focal, Morel (I run their Virtus line), Audio Frog, Hertz, etc. Similarly, to get the best out of these you need to push quite a bit of power...I personally wouldn't run anything less than 75 watts RMS per channel on any high-end car speaker.
Totally agree. I have a 3.2 setup with Elac Uni-Fi series (towers and center channel) and dual SVS sealed subwoofers. I listen to a lot of music and it's also fantastic for movies. Used to run a full 5.2.2 Atmos setup at an old apartment but half that stuff is boxed in storage due to space constraints. My wife and I just closed on a house so looking forward to setting up a proper surround setup in our new basement.
I have received numerous compliments on the sound from guests, and I've really gotten a lot of mileage out of them since I bought the setup in 2017. For reference, excluding the tv, the receiver (Denon), LCR speakers and sub pair was ~$3k, which to some people is a lot but if you buy quality components you will enjoy them for years to come.
1) Spa Day on a random weekday (especially if it’s a co-ed day then I can take my wife while kids at school), once a month. Hot, cold pools; sauna and steam room. The older folks who know about the benefits of spa and longevity.
2) All you can eat sushi - for once eat as much as you can possibly eat. Find a good quality place and make reservations.
3) Paintball with friends - haven’t done it in like 15 years but it was so much fun. When my kids get older, we’re going to play. The best is talking about playing the games afterwards.
I used to paintball with my dad every 2-3 weeks in middle and highschool and go to scenarios 1-2 a year. Imo it’s the most fun sport in the world and I had a blast doing it. Our frat did it as a brotherhood event and it was everyone’s favorite event of the year. It’s so much fun.
I used to play as well in middle and high school. I once said as an 8th grade virgin that I’d rather play paintball than have sex. Your dad was cool. In my middle school, all the cool boys were playing.
Haven't seen these mentioned yet on the thread.
1. Perfume. I'm biased on this because I do this as a hobby. Very in-depth post I made back in November available here. Short summary is either have an all-year scent OR a summer and a winter/date night one. Buy something more expensive as it's more likely to be unique. Do not blind-buy, figure out what you like first - large universe of scents out there. And actually put the perfume on, not sissy spray it once or twice. A 100ml bottle is like 1500 sprays, takes a while to wind down.
2. A coffee machine. If you drink capsulated then this likely is overkill, but otherwise it's a worthy expenditure. Even elite-level espresso machines like Sage's The Oracle are 2.5-3k. If you buy a typical automated machine, more likely to spend 1.5-2k (think Jura, De'Longhi, maybe Nivona).
More very low key suggestions
1) a great cell phone case - looking for durability and grip
2) premium jelly/jam for peanut butter jelly Sandwiches (get my son to eat more, good jelly works)
3) low sugar yogurt - ridiculous how much sugar that I don’t need is in regular yogurt; it’s more expensive
Personal Trainer/Training is something that ive found to be a very good investment. Always been in decent shape, but it's a real struggle with work and a family.
Now pay for one session a week and the trainer also chucks in plans for my other workouts and reviews/advises on my diet as well, well worth it for a relatively modest investment.
wellness and fitness - i paid for personal training sessions 3x per week in the second yr of covid and it made all the difference to my overall mood and happiness. I recently transitioned to market hours in work and my trainer essentially fired me because he doesnt want to do 5am sessions.. and since the gym in my building doesnt open til 6am i opted to get a peloton. Removing all the added friction of getting to/from the gym has made another meaningful difference in my life for what is now a managable 35 minute commitment before work.
tipping - if you've ever worked in the service industry or just been strapped for cash generally this is hugely rewarding. remember folks, 15% for bad service, 20% for solid service, 25% for good service. Blow it out when someone goes above and beyond for you - especially at cheaper restaurants where they're not used to getting taken care of like that.
helping parents / family - paying a mortgage bill here and there if they need it. Fronting flights + accommodation for them to visit you in NYC and getting them a nice, chic hotel versus the Holiday Inn they would usually go for.
Children - a little beyond the scope of the thread but once you have your ducks in a row, I highly encourage you to have a child ASAP. This is definitely the best and most rewarding thing I have done so far. I'm glad i waited and enjoyed my 20s/early 30s while also getting career, partner, finances in good shape.
Live music - Go to as many shows and gigs as you can, it will expand your horizons and create great memories when you end up on someones rooftop in bushwick at the afters. Also, go to obscure European music festivals and get a camping/glamping ticket. Dont only go to the trendy ones over here filled with insufferable IG personalities. Meet real people, drink warm beers, sleep in a 30 euro ALDI tent, sleep with that latvian girl..
Someone talk me out of splurging for a base Rolex that's like 10-15k?? Doesn't seem too bad for something that either holds it's value or increases in value over time, and something that I can pass down to my kid.
I think rolex is going through the roof right now. Also, they are purposely not making a lot of inventory and they got buyers on waitlist. If you got the money and been eyeing a rolex I think it's not bad. The secondary market is hot on rolex watches used or new. It's a pretty much win-win situation.
Lmao alright might have to go for it then, thanks!
Things I’ve splurged on that I felt were worth it:
1) At home gym
2) Travel and meals
3) Mattress
4) Nice Watch
5) Nicer shoes and shirts
Things I spent money on that I could take or leave:
1) Nice car
2) House that is bigger than I need (Guest room just means more people stay at my house, which is a headache)
3) Nice suits that I never wear and don’t fit right anymore anyways.
4) Most of the higher end things for babies that are not safety related. They are just as happy with whatever the cheapest version is. Half the expensive shit I bought was never even used or used for like a month before he got too old.
a standing desk
For me, probably an apartment with good natural light. My college dorms were/are bad with that, and it dampens my mood.
Fitness and Health - Equinox, boutique fitness classes, Peloton and healthy food when eating out
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Lucchese boots
Apple watch. It's no Rolex, but I've found it to be incredibly functional and convenient. Especially when it notifies me when work emails are coming in - before I had my watch, I sometimes tended to miss emails which did not turn out well, especially since my team really values responsiveness.
Additionally, it's very helpful in tracking my fitness / heart rate. Also like how I'm able to easily control my music, podcasts, etc. and set timers and alarms.
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