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Whats something that is only worth getting the expensive version of? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago by ericbomb@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I grew up with $20 walmart blenders, and hated anything that required a blender.

Recently bought a ninja and there is no going back. I'll never use a crappy blender again.

Anything else like that?

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[–] tacosplease@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Flux core solder for electronics

The cheap stuff doesn't stick to the things you're trying to solder. The good stuff melts and flows into the joint like magic. It's really satisfying.

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[–] NENathaniel@lemmy.ca 8 points 2 years ago (5 children)

GPU's, usually the budget ones have worse performance per dollar ratios

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[–] verity_kindle@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 years ago

Toilet paper.

[–] Thisfox@sopuli.xyz 7 points 2 years ago (8 children)

I would argue blenders/mixers aren't on that list. Used my mothers fancy one, used fancy ones at school, used friends fancy devices. And used my rubbish $12 blender from BigW, so I do not see why anyone pays more than $12 for a mixer ever.

Boots, though, shoes, headphones, and laptop. Those are good to be quality.

[–] 0ops@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Personally, I don't think most people need super high end headphones, but I know a few people who'll buy a new pair of gas station headphones every month. There are several companies making decent, affordable headphones that will sound better and last much longer. You don't need to spend $500, but you better spend at least $50

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[–] linearchaos@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (4 children)

$12 blenders are fine until you want to make a frozen drink without pea sized chunks of ice in it.

As far as mixers go generally agree, unless you want to use it weekly or to make dough. To be able to make dough balls you need to have something with some cojones.

It's one of those right tool right job kind of things. If the job is to mix Pillsbury cake mix, anything works.

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[–] zorgzor@kbin.social 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Windshield wipers (that don't go SQUEEAK SQUEEAK & actually let you see out the window).

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