<p>High-end lingerie or expensive workout clothes. I don’t see the point. I can understand spending more on a product that lasts longer or functions better (i.e. I think there is a real benefit to buying more expensive, longer-lasting, better made shoes). But a bra that’s going to wear out soon anyway? Yoga pants? In short, anything involving elastic? No.</p>
<p>I do splurge on bras because I’m a funky size and really appreciate industrial-strength elastic and titanium underwire.</p>
<p>I did buy what I felt was an expensive cell phone. I had the old flip phone for so long and decided to upgrade to the Apple 5S and I absolutely love it. However, I refuse to buy Uggs. I think it is ridiculous. My DD is the same way, I try to buy her things at Abercrombie, Hollister and she says she can buy 4-5 shirts at Kohls for the same price. Same for jeans - wanted to buy her something really cool - like Lucky and she was fine with Old Navy or Forever 21.</p>
<p>We also upgraded our cell phones to the Apple iPhone5, which we paid $128 for, but got a $100 rebate. We enjoy our cell phones and use them daily, so it seemed a good thing. Ha e NOT sprung to upgrade to the 5s, as we are all happy enough with the 5 and will wait until the plans expire in 12/2014 to decide whether to switch carriers and what phone we want–maybe Windows?</p>
<p>All the time on all kinds of htings. I make my priority lists and spend accordingly.</p>
<p>I hate spending more on gas for the car than I have to. It bothers me when I gas up and then see gas for 3 cents less down the road! BUT- I buy expensive running shoes, Lululemon clothes, good purses, shoes etc. I’m not big into expensive cars- I want a nice car but won’t pay for Lexus, Mercedes, BMW. Don’t like to pay for expensive restaurant meals and prefer ethnic restaurants, upscale burgers, pizza etc. I get treated to enough great meals in my job, so there’s that… </p>
<p>I don’t like to spend much on fresh flowers. Costco or grocery store flowers are fine with me.</p>
<p>I lived in CA eight years and never felt I needed a nice car. (DH commuted from work in Laguna Niguel to grad school at UCLA in a bottom of line Civic.) I’m willing to spend money on things that I love and that will last. We have a Thomas Moser bed that we bought almost thirty years ago and some nice antiques and art. I have a Coach soft satchel that I bought in 1988 and still use. I spent hundreds on a tri-color beech tree that I enjoy every day. I drive a basic Subaru Forester but could afford something pricier. I buy very little trendy clothing. When I walk into a store like Target or Pier 1 and look at all holiday merchandise all I can do is wonder how many years it will be until it’s all in the landfill (usually not many, unless it’s cluttering up someone’s basement).</p>
<p>ETA, my running shoes are among my most expensive shoes. I buy what fits best and then have them custom fitted.</p>
<p>Expensive haircut and coloring, meals at nicer restaurants, smart phones, upscale grocery stores, big vacations, higher end clothing/purses, cars.</p>
<p>^Ha! (Post #26) I don’t spend on fresh flowers, because they’re only going to die!</p>
<p>I will never splurge on luggage beyond the Tumi pieces I got at TJMaxx. Who on earth would by a LV suitcase which is too big for carrying on board? Unless it is travel by a private jet, expensive luggage makes no sense - it is a magnet for TSA and baggage handler thieves!!!</p>
<p>I splurge on exercise clothing and shoes, because I run a lot (not as much as MOfWC, but still a lot). Running for 3.5 hours without stopping in poorly fit clothing made of horrible fabric and cheaply made shoes is stupid. So splurging is a relative term here. I do try to get my stuff on sale and hunt for the purple stickers at Lulu. :)</p>
<p>I’m with MOfWC on expensive dining. A chichi place is not necessarily better than a mom and pop ethnic restaurant.</p>
<p>Another bonus to a lot of mom/pop ethnic restaurants is that you can BYOB. Heavily marked up restaurant wine is another thing I don’t like to spend money on.</p>
<p>I can’t afford anything – expensive or cheap. First-world problem solved. ;)</p>
<p>Include me on the hair. My daughter does my hair color, and my neighbor does my cuts (barter for taking care of their place when they go away). She IS a hairdresser!</p>
<p>My daughter also tells me I should go to HER place $110 for a wash/cut/dry. No thank you!</p>
<p>I also do not totally splurge on cars. I have a nice car, but bought it off lease. I would not have paid full price for it.</p>
<p>“I grew up with depression-era parents so maybe it’s been ingrained to not spend unless necessary.” Gouf78, that sounds very familiar, as does the more common comment about being able to splurge on our kids but not on ourselves.</p>
<p>After numerous foot problems and surgery, I finally began spending money on shoes that provide good support but I still hunt for deals. About a decade ago, I convinced myself to splurge on some family room furniture that was way more than I wanted to spend. It turned out to be a great deal due to the way it has held up despite abuse from college age kids and their friends. </p>
<p>I can afford an expensive car but will not buy one. I buy what I call expensive cheap things. I will splurge on things like nail polish and shampoo.
Yet, I get cheap hair cuts and do my own nails.</p>
<p>Smartphone.</p>
<p>I realized that the only reason I wanted one was for the GPS app. So I bought a GPS instead. It was $120, but compared to the perpetual increased monthly cell phone bill, that’s pocket change.</p>
<p>Yenmor, tried to send you a pm and got;</p>
<p>“Yenmor has chosen not to receive private messages or may not be allowed to receive private messages. Therefore you may not send your message to him/her.”</p>
<p>We usually spend on convenience and comfort. So yes to cabs, valet parking, business class on long-haul flights, gardening and house cleaning services.
I also like high end home appliances, electronics and skincare products.
No to frequent high end dining, purses (too heavy) and alcoholic beverage.</p>
<p>Full-priced items (mostly shoes and clothes) that will go on sale in 2 months anyway.</p>
<p>I do spend a lot on lululemon and mostly pay full price (good pieces almost never go on sale, and what goes on sale is not worth it anyway).</p>
<p>I can afford to buy expensive things, but I do not. I buy virtually nothing for myself. However, I did calculate recently that DH and I have spent over $1M on our 3 kids education. 
Maybe that’s why I don’t buy anything for myself…</p>