High quality things.

Car parts especially the important parts like brakes, shocks and oil (incl rest of service kit).
 
Le Crueset pans.

I was shocked by the prices for a long time. Then got a voucher from a friend and coughed upped the rest for one of their non-stick saute pans.

There is absolutely no comparison to anything I've ever had. Collection has grown to cast iron skillet and sauce pot now.
 
APoc184 said:
Le Crueset pans.

I was shocked by the prices for a long time. Then got a voucher from a friend and coughed upped the rest for one of their non-stick saute pans.

There is absolutely no comparison to anything I've ever had. Collection has grown to cast iron skillet and sauce pot now.
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So you say I wouldn't regret going that route? Wanted that for a ling time, but always walk out of the store just before I swipe the card. Then wonder if the cheaper version would just work aswell.

I've tried the cheaper knives, but after my first chef knife worth more than the average Le Crueset pot, I would never go back!
 
SukkaFoo said:
On eggs, I read this recently http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/08/...mega-3s-grocery-store-brand-the-food-lab.html

Basically there's zero taste difference between any eggs. Different of course if it's for ethical reason, which I can completely understand.
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A good read and sure, a bit of salt and pepper and an egg tastes like an egg I guess :)

But yeah, it's purely ethical in our house. We get our eggs straight from a friends farm but if not available, plain old organic off the shelf.
 
agentrfr said:
Headphones and earphones. Once you have a custom pair of earphones made to the shape of your ear canal there is really no going back. Same goes for orthodynamic headphone drivers when paired with a proper flat response curve DAC/Amp.
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I too like Nuttikrust biscuits.
 
gfmalan said:
So you say I wouldn't regret going that route? Wanted that for a ling time, but always walk out of the store just before I swipe the card. Then wonder if the cheaper version would just work aswell.

I've tried the cheaper knives, but after my first chef knife worth more than the average Le Crueset pot, I would never go back!
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You will be so happy.

Lifetime guarantee also means it is an investment. I've had a friend drop a pot and break a handle off and Le Creuset swapped it out without any questions asked.

I'm busy saving for another skillet now.

PS: Keep a look out for specials on their website and for discount vouchers in Home and Lifestyle magazines.
 
APoc184 said:
You will be so happy.

Lifetime guarantee also means it is an investment. I've had a friend drop a pot and break a handle off and Le Creuset swapped it out without any questions asked.

I'm busy saving for another skillet now.

PS: Keep a look out for specials on their website and for discount vouchers in Home and Lifestyle magazines.
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Up to 40% off vouchers depending on reward level with ebucks.

But yeah, just wanted to say I've got a dutch oven for over 20 years and a skillet for more than 10. Well worth the investment indeed.
 
CH2013 said:
What is something that you used to be cheap on, until you tried the high-quality version, and now you can't go back?
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First thing was Head phones. I used to buy these R100 - R200 cheap headphones. They would always break after a couple of months. So I bough a R800 pair of headphones which came with a battery powered amp which I thought was expensive back in the day. They lasted at least four years but I didn't realise they were also not very good on the sound side.

Now I have Sennheisers and man they still rock even after all these years. I will probably have them four or five years now but I still love the way everything sounds and feels when wearing those Headphones.

With this I have learned to do proper research before buying products and 9 and of 10 times I start to do research I end up paying a lot more than I thought I would but at least the more expensive stuff lasts. .
 
cguy said:
Whisky, business/first class travel, hotels.
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Haven't ever down something other than cattle class but I have a hard time seeing myself cough up 3x as much. Just don't see the value tbh. What am I missing?
 
Some random things that I'm accustomed to not because it's better.
I'll drink Redbull not some other energy drink because I prefer the taste.
Proper coffee not that chicory stuff.
Coke, not Pepsi or some other cola thing.

Some things I've found work better for me,
Nivea roll on.
Nike Dri Fit T Shirts and running shoes, I used to be walking around a lot and in the sun.
Guess jeans for comfort and Levis for work, no point buying the Mr Price brand when Levis is like R100 more.
Proper waterproof laptop backpack, laptop costs way more than my backpack might as well protect it.
USB 3 flash drives, why people still use the slower USB 2 surprises me.
Something's I've purchased just have because of specials like recently i bought Jockey underwear a bit better but I see no reason to pay a premium price for it.
 
HavocXphere said:
Haven't ever down something other than cattle class but I have a hard time seeing myself cough up 3x as much. Just don't see the value tbh. What am I missing?
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It comes down to sleeping:
1) It is hard to sleep in economy. Much easier on a flat bed.
2) It is downright dangerous to sleep in economy. I've woken up once or twice with complete numbness in my legs - this happened many years ago, so I've refused to sleep since. It's just DVT waiting to happen.
3) Sleeping massively affects recovery after the flight. Sleeping well on an overnight means that you're ready to go the next day. Otherwise I find that I lose a day (by basically being tired) for each leg. Avoiding recovery is easily worth the extra cost to me, as is avoiding the risk of DVT.
 
cguy said:
It comes down to sleeping:
1) It is hard to sleep in economy. Much easier on a flat bed.
2) It is downright dangerous to sleep in economy. I've woken up once or twice with complete numbness in my legs - this happened many years ago, so I've refused to sleep since. It's just DVT waiting to happen.
3) Sleeping massively affects recovery after the flight. Sleeping well on an overnight means that you're ready to go the next day. Otherwise I find that I lose a day (by basically being tired) for each leg. Avoiding recovery is easily worth the extra cost to me, as is avoiding the risk of DVT.
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Good points. Still don't see that working for me cost/benefit wise but can see how it works for some.
 
HavocXphere said:
Good points. Still don't see that working for me cost/benefit wise but can see how it works for some.
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I've travelled business on long distance flights quite a bit when my company has paid for it. I actually find it quite annoying on overnights when people climb into pajamas and snore loudly.

If I'm paying. It's economy all the way.
 
The most comfortable shoes I've ever owned were a recent R270 purchase at Woolworths, so I try keep an open mind with shoes.

Since having a high end PC and phone I'll never be able to skimp on them again.

I generally use paid apps over free apps as they are consistently way better. I also subscribe to a bunch of paid services instead of finding some free alternative setup. For example, Office 365, Adobe CC Photography, Evernote Premium, Wolfram Alpha Pro, Spotify, LastPass etc.

Also, games. Haven't pirated a game since high school. Paid games are so much better.

Lastly, beds. A good bed changes your quality of life. My Sealy Posturepedic is one of my favourite things in the world.
 
Coffee, shoes, work shirts and bedding.

There's nothing worse than shrinking shirts (looking at you Woollies), rough bedding, uncomfortable shoes and bad coffee.
 
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