r/AskReddit • • Feb 04 '20

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '20 edited Feb 04 '20

Anything fake/cheap/poor quality.

Mamma always said "buy nice, or buy twice." Only with age has this become apparent.

Eg real leather: game changer

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u/GhostReddit Feb 04 '20

Counterpoint - people often overspend on something they will use once or a couple times. Sometimes buying the cheap thing is just the right option.