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<p>It’s only a splurge if you build a separate room to accommodate it, like Tory Spelling’s mother, who actually had 3 of them in her mansion. ;)</p>
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<p>Niquii,
I also like “Quality chocolate”. But i enjoy only Lindt 85%, and you could bue it cheaply at some places. So, it is not one of my luxury items. I consume it several times a day every day. It is my first breakfast. Keep it in all accessible drawers at home and work. Was surprised to find out that I am not the only one at my work who likes / keeps it at work.</p>
<p>^I too have a serious chocolate addiction. I go to a local chocolatier about once a week in better weather, to get a single-source dark bar and a cup of the hot stuff. I usually carry my weekly chocolate bar in my bag so that it’s always with me!</p>
<p>Nrdsb4, three gift-wrapping rooms is crazy. I mean – nuts. Who gives away so many gifts that they need not one but three rooms devoted to the activity!!!</p>
<p>^^^I know, lol. But then, how many people have $150 million dollar homes?</p>
<p>Oh my, 3 WHOLE rooms of wrapping paper. I can just imagine…she has one just for Christmas and the others are for “everyday gifts”. Did you see all that ribbon???</p>
<p>Kat</p>
<p>Candy Spelling already downsized to a $35M penthouse with only one gift-wrapping room.</p>
<p>I’m glad I’m not the only one, guys! 
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<p>My mom is always wondering why I’m always buying chocolate. I need it. I NEED it. Just this past week I found a local store that sells the chocolate I buy for $1.50 cheaper! I was so excited.</p>
<p>I always thought I was extravagant because I have way more ribbon and paper and gift bags than nicely and neatly fit in the closet. The three rooms for wrapping is way over the top for me. Guess I don’t wrap nearly as much as others do.</p>
<p>Did just splurge on a new sofa, but D wants to help us choose the color of the leather and legs. :)</p>
<p>Why would someone who can afford that price of a home with 3 gift wrap rooms even do her own gift-wrapping? lol</p>
<p>Another who does not live a day w/o chocolate.</p>
<p>Best chocolates….well, have had better outside the U.S., but sticking with those that can be easily obtained.
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<p>Re: the three rooms for gift wrapping. I am a bit confused as I would think that the person who lives in that sort of home probably shops at stores that perform wonderful wrapping on the premises. A hobby perhaps?</p>
<p>One of my dreams, once I get rid of stuff (see the bag a week thread) is to finish off my upstairs storage room and put in a gift wrapping station amongst other things.</p>
<p>I have special postal packing tape that I use for wrapping up packages I am shipping. I provide my children with plenty of material to tease me about, endlessly. And I am really picky about the tape I use on the wrapping paper, screwy I know.</p>
<p>I like to think of the kitchen table, my bed, the floor, sofa, coffee table as my “wrapping station”, who needs 3 rooms when you have that???</p>
<p>Kat</p>
<p>Niquii,
" chocolate I buy for $1.50 " - This is a great price!!! Which store?<br>
We cannot find Lindt 85% for less than $2. When my H. see it for $2, he would buy every single one from the shelf, he just grabs the whole container. I always have lots of it. I do not believe that it is bad for you, it makes me happy, so why not?</p>
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While others may consider much of the list below splurges, all are carefully thought out and often have a surprisingly low long-term cost. For example, I’ve averaged a gain of >$100k/yr on the home, making it a good investment. I’d likely have a far lower net gain on a more modest home. The most expensive of the cars is worth more today than when I bought it several years ago, which relates to it being a rare model. I’d likely have a greater net loss on an inexpensive beater due to repair expenses. Similarly I bought most of the tech used at under 10% of original purchase price and installed it myself. I expect that I could sell the majority of it for a similar price today. </p>
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<li><p>3 cars for 1 person (two look exotic) – This is the one where people are by far the most likely to make comments. When I had 4 cars, my parents were very insistent about me selling one/some. </p></li>
<li><p>5 bed/5 bath house for 1 person – I’ve received a few comments, mostly from persons who are newer college grads. </p></li>
<li><p>Home theater equipment – The equipment was originally purchased for well over $100k. However, I bought the more expensive components used at a steep discount. </p></li>
<li><p>Home automation tech + programmable remotes – For example, a light switch worth $200+ new instead of a $2 one from Home Depot (I bought used at steep discount).</p></li>
<li><p>Blu-rays films – Library contains more films that I am likely to ever watch</p></li>
<li><p>Auto maintenance – Have shipped car to a specialist 500+ miles away twice (one direction paid by insurance, return trip was not)</p></li>
<li><p>Home gym equipment </p></li>
<li><p>Gardener/Landscaper</p></li>
<li><p>Housekeeper</p></li>
<li><p>Hair cut – Typically ~$55 + tip, could be $10 instead</p></li>
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<p>Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner!</p>
<p>Wow, data (are you single? 
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<p>I thought hard about this topic and couldn’t come up with anything. I’m about the most frugal person imaginable. I cut my own hair.</p>
<p>Then I thought of a couple things a lot of people would definitely have a problem with: I have 7 kids. And I give a lot to charity. Our biggest splurge ever was sending our oldest two kids to private colleges (20k-30k per year). Won’t be doing that again.</p>
<p>Oh yeah–sometimes I splurge and pay $1 more for the REAL Oreos instead of the store brand, but that is just for special occasions.</p>
<p>Miami,
That is so true! It makes me happy! Today I stocked up and got the funniest look from my friend. I just said, “Don’t judge me.” And grabbed another bar. :D</p>
<p>That’s reminding me of Elaine and the sponges.</p>
<p>Lol atomom! </p>
<p>I am serious about this. I love the dark chocolate bars from Aldi’s. It’s really good dark chocolate. I think I pay $1.99 for 4 bars. </p>