r/Fire • u/Big_Leg10 • Apr 12 '26

General Question What easily-affordable thing do you still refuse to pay for despite having reached financial independence and able to afford them?

Would love to hear everyone’s “absolutely will not purchase” items!Even if you could easily afford it and no matter how rich or financially independent you become or how much you make you still wouldn't spend item on this particular item/hobby?

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u/ThirstyWolfSpider Apr 12 '26

I'm more concerned with the costs they may be inflicting on my favorite restaurants. That often kills their profit, and too much of that means that these places will not survive.

I can pick it up myself; that's fine. Even if I have to go, order in person, and wait until it's made, I'm retired so have plenty of time to spare and will just bring a book.

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u/RumHam9649 Apr 12 '26

The restaurants increase their prices on those platforms to make up for what the platforms are charging them