Spinoff: Things worth paying extra

[penultimatestraw 473]

Jerry thinks steak and liquor, while Tan believes everything is a scam. I'll pay extra for direct flights (still coach) and sporting goods.

 

Whatcha got?

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My Mom

 

[tanatastic 2,061]

Pay extra for a good office chair if you sit all day.

[Strike 3,932]

Paid slightly over MSRP for both of my sports cars. A good TV because I like proper color balance. Steak as noted in the other thread.

[vuduchile 1,940]

Shoes

Mattresses

Tools

Paint

Construction materials

Disease free hookers

[TommyGavin 788]

Happy Ending is the real answer.

[Hardcore troubadour 12,552]

WiFi

[MTSkiBum 1,591]

Fishing line.

 

Do not go cheap on the Chinese braid, you will just be pissed when you lose a big fish. It is worth it to spend the money on Jerry brown or a similar quality line.

[Bier Meister 1,512]

For me, a lot of food items.

 

Coffee

Shoes

Comfortable clothes

Wine/bier

Cars

Electronics

Education and activities for daughter

Experiences on vacation

[Gladiators 1,900]

Paid slightly over MSRP for both of my sports cars. A good TV because I like proper color balance. Steak as noted in the other thread.

Agreed

[Hardcore troubadour 12,552]

Tires

Lawn Mowers

Outdoor Furniture

Baseball Glove

Rubbers

[bandrus1 413]

Liquor but with diminishing returns.. middle high shelf is good

 

Anything that is time saving such as fast passes at amusement parks

 

Ethanol free gas in my boat

[penultimatestraw 473]

Paid slightly over MSRP for both of my sports cars. A good TV because I like proper color balance. Steak as noted in the other thread.

What's the rationale for paying over MSRP for sports cars? If it is a rare, difficult to find model, I get it. Otherwise, what does paying more get you?

[Gladiators 1,900]

Happy Ending is the real answer.

This too.

 

I'll only pay a premium for something that I can't get for MSRP, but really want. Tickets to a sporting event for example. Can't think of much else that I'd pay more than MSRP for.

[Bier Meister 1,512]

What's the rationale for paying over MSRP for sports cars? If it is a rare, difficult to find model, I get it. Otherwise, what does paying more get you?

 

 

i try to get the best price i can

[MTSkiBum 1,591]

Education and activities for daughter

Experiences on vacation

These two for sure. We are members everywhere in Houston and go to the museums or zoo almost every weekend.

 

Our vacations are also probably on the expensive side.

[Gladiators 1,900]

Jerry thinks steak and liquor, while Tan believes everything is a scam. I'll pay extra for direct flights (still coach) and sporting goods.

 

Whatcha got?

I don't get it. Just like your question regarding sports cars...You pay more than the asking price for sporting goods? Why?

[Bier Meister 1,512]

These two for sure. We are members everywhere in Houston and go to the museums or zoo almost every weekend.

 

Our vacations are also probably on the expensive side.

 

we don't do everything on vacation, but get in what we want

 

ie: we have done our share of luaus in hawaii. we may not need to do one for a while...so i can rationalize doing other activities. we don't hold a lot back on vacation. don't need to do fine dining every night, but sometimes we do, sometimes we mix in casual.

[penultimatestraw 473]

I don't get it. Just like your question regarding sports cars...You pay more than the asking price for sporting goods? Why?

The point of the thread was things worth paying a premium for; like a fine steak, wine, high-end sporting goods, etc. Not things where you would spend more than the asking price, though I guess those qualify, too.

 

I can understand paying over asking price for in-demand items, where the "list" price may be unobtainable in reality. Tickets for a desirable sporting event/concert are a good example. Sports cars usually aren't so scarce that you are forced to pay more than MSRP, although the inconvenience associated with the buying process may justify the added cost for some.

[supermike80 1,280]

Better seats at concerts or sporting events.

A good glass for my whiskey

Toilet paper

Underwear

Sheets

[Gladiators 1,900]

The point of the thread was things worth paying a premium for; like a fine steak, wine, high-end sporting goods, etc. Not things where you would spend more than the asking price, though I guess those qualify, too.

 

I can understand paying over asking price for in-demand items, where the "list" price may be unobtainable in reality. Tickets for a desirable sporting event/concert is a good example. Sports cars usually aren't so scarce that you are forced to pay more than MSRP, although the inconvenience associated with the buying process may justify the added cost for some.

Ok. Then I'd still say a sports car. Not necessarily a premium, but I'll buy exactly what.

 

I won't order more expensive hamburger, but I will buy a filet or ribeye vs sirloin.

 

Don't care much about clothes/shoes, but I'll pay more for pretty much anything I feel the value is there. Appliances, a bed, and a lawn mower for example. I won't buy box seats for a football game, but I also won't sit in the nosebleeds.

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What's the rationale for paying over MSRP for sports cars? If it is a rare, difficult to find model, I get it. Otherwise, what does paying more get you?

 

Actually, on both occasions I walked in and offered more than MSRP even though they would have taken MSRP. I just felt generous.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seriously, you think I WANTED to pay over MSRP? Both cars are extremely unique, with limited production numbers and uncertainty regarding how long they'll make the car at all. And both were a great value even at their MSRP prices. They easily could have been selling for what I paid. Most purpose built sports cars are built in limited numbers so I doubt you're getting a true sports car for less than MSRP, in general. Go down to your local Porsche dealer and try to haggle.

[BunnysBastatrds 1,902]

Daughters education

Lawn Equipment

Phone Service

D!ldos

Parties

Pumpkins

[Strike 3,932]

 

Don't care much about clothes/shoes, but I'll pay more for pretty much anything I feel the value is there.

 

This is the key. What does each of us value and what are we willing to pay for it. I suspect we all have certain things that we value over others and are willing to pay more than someone else would normally pay for that item.

[penultimatestraw 473]

 

Actually, on both occasions I walked in and offered more than MSRP even though they would have taken MSRP. I just felt generous.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seriously, you think I WANTED to pay over MSRP? Both cars are extremely unique, with limited production numbers and uncertainty regarding how long they'll make the car at all. And both were a great value even at their MSRP prices. They easily could have been selling for what I paid. Most purpose built sports cars are built in limited numbers so I doubt you're getting a true sports car for less than MSRP, in general. Go down to your local Porsche dealer and try to haggle.

Relax, I was just trying to understand what you were saying. Although most vehicles I've owned are sporty, I guess I've never had a "true" sports car.

 

Which cars did you purchase?

[penultimatestraw 473]

 

This is the key. What does each of us value and what are we willing to pay for it. I suspect we all have certain things that we value over others and are willing to pay more than someone else would normally pay for that item.

Yep. That's the point of the thread. Ultimately, the amount we are willing to pay for just about anything is fairly arbitrary.

[IGotWorms 3,297]

Experiences - vacations, sporting events, etc.

 

Things you use all the time - mattress, tires, tv, phone

 

The first because I think that's what life's all about in the end.

 

The second because if you're using it all the time then you get a ton of value out of having a nicer item

[titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745]

Shoes

Mattresses

Tools

Paint

Construction materials

Disease free hookers

These are all very valid.

 

I also like the experiences answer.

 

When we travel, my girl gets cheap about stuff. Like hotels for example. Or activities.

[Gladiators 1,900]

Toothbrush

[penultimatestraw 473]

These are all very valid.

 

I also like the experiences answer.

 

When we travel, my girl gets cheap about stuff. Like hotels for example. Or activities.

I travel with several different groups of friends. It kills me when somebody's cheapness (assuming they can afford it) lessens everyone else's experience.

[KSB2424 3,082]

I haven't read the thread.

 

1. Mattress

2. Shoes

3. Tires

4. Grills

5. Golf Clubs

6. Make up (women)

7. Seafood

8. Seats (sports or concerts)

[Cruzer 1,992]

Golf balls

Extra virgin olive oil

Cookware

Bbq smokers

Sushi

Jumper cables

[titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745]

I travel with several different groups of friends. It kills me when somebody's cheapness (assuming they can afford it) lessens everyone else's experience.

Exactly. Like we are going to Indonesia in a week or so.

 

One of the big sites is Borobudur. Biggest bhuddist temple on earth. Nice view from the top.

 

The sunrise tour costs maybe double. We are talking maybe $20 a person here.

 

The fiancée says, its not worth it. Im like whatever, we will never be there again, shut up and lets do the not crowded, not hot as Fock, romantic version.

 

Down the road is a huge gorgeous Hindu temple. For a bit extra third world prices you can go at sunset, have a nice meal, and watch a local dance show. I booked it. Whatever. It costs nothing. She squirms.

 

We are going to Thailand in February. There is a resort where your room floats on the river kwai on the Thai Myanmar border. I am booking it. Cost be damned (it wont be much, by American standards.) and were riding elephants through the jungle by god. Cost be damned. (It wont be much, by American standards.)

 

Thats the key phrase though. By American standards. By Filipino standards, such things are hideous extravagances.

 

We compromise. When we are staying in the big cities, for example, we have two nights in Jakarta, we stay cheap. Sh!tty motel.

 

But when we are out in the beautiful places, if there is a nice resort with a great setting, we do it.

 

I dont even try to take her to fancy restaurants anymore. It makes her uncomfortable. We can afford it, but she doesnt like it. She is slowly getting used to the fact that we make good money though.

 

She is going to freak when I take her back to my parents house and we all travel together. My parents travel six star all the way. Even I think thats a bit much, but they can afford it, so whatever.

[penultimatestraw 473]

Exactly. Like we are going to Indonesia in a week or so.

 

One of the big sites is Borobudur. Biggest bhuddist temple on earth. Nice view from the top.

 

The sunrise tour costs maybe double. We are talking maybe $20 a person here.

 

The fiancée says, its not worth it. Im like whatever, we will never be there again, shut up and lets do the not crowded, not hot as Fock, romantic version.

 

Down the road is a huge gorgeous Hindu temple. For a bit extra third world prices you can go at sunset, have a nice meal, and watch a local dance show. I booked it. Whatever. It costs nothing. She squirms.

 

We are going to Thailand in February. There is a resort where your room floats on the river kwai on the Thai Myanmar border. I am booking it. Cost be damned (it wont be much, by American standards.) and were riding elephants through the jungle by god. Cost be damned. (It wont be much, by American standards.)

 

Thats the key phrase though. By American standards. By Filipino standards, such things are hideous extravagances.

 

We compromise. When we are staying in the big cities, for example, we have two nights in Jakarta, we stay cheap. Sh!tty motel.

 

But when we are out in the beautiful places, if there is a nice resort with a great setting, we do it.

 

I dont even try to take her to fancy restaurants anymore. It makes her uncomfortable. We can afford it, but she doesnt like it. She is slowly getting used to the fact that we make good money though.

 

She is going to freak when I take her back to my parents house and we all travel together. My parents travel six star all the way. Even I think thats a bit much, but they can afford it, so whatever.

The only thing worse that a cheap travel partner is a cheap guest. When people visit me in Hawaii, they often stay at my house and I give them my car. After saving him over a thousand dollars on lodging and transportation, one of my guests complained about going out for a nice dinner one night. He wasn't invited back.

[listen2me 23 1,529]

Pay extra for a good office chair if you sit all day.

Bed 1st thing that comes to mind.

[cmh6476 748]

Strike's mom

[SUXBNME 1,318]

Shoes

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Tools

Construction materials

Disease free hookers

Acreed 100%

[MTSkiBum 1,591]

I haven't read the thread.

 

 

7. Seafood

 

 

 

Seafood is the biggest scam going. People thing that expensive fish taste good because of a placebo affect. There are many "trash" fish that taste as good or better than the expensive fish.

 

My wife and friends agree, and we have had the freshest of the expensive seafood out there. You should continue avoiding catfish and farmed salmon, but there are many cheap alternatives out there.

[penultimatestraw 473]

 

 

Seafood is the biggest scam going. People thing that expensive fish taste good because of a placebo affect. There are many "trash" fish that taste as good or better than the expensive fish.

 

My wife and friends agree, and we have had the freshest of the expensive seafood out there. You should continue avoiding catfish and farmed salmon, but there are many cheap alternatives out there.

What's wrong with farmed salmon?

[SUXBNME 1,318]

What's wrong with farmed salmon?

Skibum is obviously now an elitist fish snob