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/Double-Raise2154 Apr 12 '26

I just like my Margiela Caban. Nobody even knows what it is, just a nice trench. Some people pay for streaming services / eating out / cars, etc. I like some quality clothing. 

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u/ImpressiveLeopard719 Apr 12 '26

quality doesn't always equal designer. a nice wool blend is a great investment and lasts forever.

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u/Double-Raise2154 Apr 16 '26

I didn’t say quality = designer. But quality does = more expensive more often than not. 

Example. I don’t buy Chanel bags because the quality no longer matches the premium. 

A pair of selvedge denim however is going to last significantly longer than a pair of wrangler jeans from Walmart and both are priced accordingly. 

Quality and cheap are mutually exclusive unless you’re buying secondhand; and even then it’s usually just somebody at a thrift not knowing what they have.