20 People Share the Best Things They Ever Bought

What’s the best thing you’ve ever bought? Is it your phone? Your house? Your favorite pair of shoes?

We’re all so caught up with buying things to fit in that sometimes, we don’t stop to appreciate the little things that are actually worth our money. However, on a thread on Reddit, people started sharing the best purchases they ever made. Here are their answers:

1. HD Projector.

“I recently bought an HD projector and it is incredible. Makes a huge difference to films and games.” – WorldOfPayne

2. Charger kit.

Source: Gecko and Fly

“I bought a kit of four rechargeable AA batteries with charger that plugs into the wall for like $15. I bought that back in days of CD walkmen and Gameboys. I still use it today. Like holy shit, think about how many AA batteries I haven’t bought since then.” – picard_for_president

3. A good computer.

“It’s amazing to just be able to run all the games/programs I’m interested in without issues.” – Ambler3isme

4. Tools.

“I have an arsenal of tools but basic hand tools will last a lifetime and have saved me as much money as they’ve made me.” – vigpounder

5. Tailored shirts and suit.

“Up until I put them on, I’d never known what clothes that fit feel like. Yes, it’s more expensive than off-the-rack, but not much more… and the difference is worth every penny.” – handshape

6. TSA PreCheck.

“I’m like royalty now.” – princeboot

7. Smartphone.

“I’ve gotten more pleasure and use out of my smart phone than any other gadget I’ve ever purchased. I use it for books, comics, internet, social media, news, research, camera and video, light photo editing, as a flashlight, and for games.” – NeverBob

8. Kindle.

“My wife bought me a kindle for xmas one year, and I thanked her politely, while thinking “Man, she doesn’t know me at ALL. Why would ANYONE want to read books digitally”. But she had loaded a couple of books on it, and I thought I should be polite and read one. I have never looked back. Best purchase ever.” – TheAbyssGazesAlso

9. USB Coffee/Tea Warmer.

“I spent $6 on a USB coffee/tea warmer because I found I always wasted half my cups of tea and coffee by letting it sit too long and get cold. Best $6 I ever spent.” – partyc4t

10. Netflix.

“I’ll never go back to cable again.” – SpawnOfSpawn

11. Lasik surgery.

“Would recommend 20/20”. – xRaw-HD

12. Rice cooker.

“I just bought it and I’ve been using it every day. I always screw up my rice, but with this, it makes it come out perfectly. Plus, I’m able to cook vegetables with it, which adds more to my rice dishes.” – IpodHero178

13. Bluetooth Earphones.

“I’ll never go back to messing with wires!” – mr_jp

14. Shoes that fit perfectly.

“I went to this shoe store that helps you pick out the best shoe for you feet, knees, length etc. It’s really expensive, but it was so f—ing worth it. Haven’t had any troubles with my knees since they helped me get a perfect fitted pair.” – Yung__Lean

15. Mattress.

“I feel more refreshed after 6 or 7 hours of sleep on this [new, better] mattress then I did with 8 to 10 hours on my old one.” -TheDanMonster

16. Thermapen instant read thermometer.

“If you like to cook, this is great. Zero second guessing if something is at the right temp.” -bigBastardDude

17. French press.

A French press for coffee. – alackofcol0r

18. Dog.

“It’s really buying a family member you will love and cherish for the rest of your life even after they pass.” – a_great_thinker

19. Crock Pot.

“A bought a crock pot once. It’s been like 4 years and it’s still goin strong. I just pop some potatoes and hunks of meat in there in the morning with some broth and I have something tasty when I come home. Crock pot 9/10, Crock pot and rice 10/10.” – REALLY_NOT_A_BOT

20. Cheap land outside the growing city.

“Spent about $180K, now worth over $1M.” – NonTransferable

What’s your best purchase? Share them with us in the comments below!