I bought cast iron pan which I think is the best ever purchase I made.
Bidet
Solar Panels
VR headset (originally to socialized during covid but ended up completely renewing my interest in video games)
Electric Scooter (an adult sized one with suspension). Ended up selling my ICE car when I realized the scooter isn’t just for fun.
Bidet is a total game changer. I understood its real value during covid when people where fighting for TP lol
What scooter? And are you in an urban area? I love my little taiwanese scooter, but there’s no way it could replace my car.
They (I actually bought two) are some no-name chinese scooters off Amazon. I’d link them but they’re no longer available.
Basically, wide deck, dual shocks for each tire, headlight, tail light, break lights, horn, twist throttle, 500W motor, folds down to easily fit in an RV storage compartment/trunk. Get around 12 miles on a charge at 20mph.
Perfect for small grocery runs, short trips, exploring areas where traffic/parking is shit.
Often times my gf and I will take the RV somewhere, use that as home base and travel the area on scooters. Great way to visit tourist traps without the hassle.
VR headset (originally to socialized during covid but ended up completely renewing my interest in video games)
Would love to hear more about this. And which headset you own.
Actually ended up meeting someone in vrchat. She moved to my state and we’ve been together since. Started with a Quest 2. Got a Pico 4 a year later. Looking to get a Pico 5 next year.
Air Fryer. Got one for $30 on a black friday sale a couple of years ago and it paid for itself within a week for the amount of time, effort, and oil saved.
My house. I am constantly stressed now, but it’s something I can work on, improve, and builds equity.
The medicine cabinet in my bathroom. I know it sounds stupid, but of all the improvements in my house I’ve made in the last year, this one has had the most impact. It looks great and gives me tons more storage. And since I use it every single day, I can appreciate it every single day.
Yeah, my girlfriend and I were telling people, it’s great. We can just put holes in walls and no one can stop us. We don’t have to stress about a deposit or anything like that. It’s so freeing.
Which medicine cabinet did you get?
I picked this one up. It matched the sink and vanity that came with the house perfectly and was built at a much higher quality than I expected.
Home Decorators Collection Home Decorators Collection 25 in. W x 25 in. H Rectangular Medicine Cabinet with Mirror https://www.homedepot.com/p/Home-Decorators-Collection-Home-Decorators-Collection-25-in-W-x-25-in-H-Rectangular-Medicine-Cabinet-with-Mirror-45410/302968021 SKU# 302968021
I also got one of those cabinets that goes over the toilet too, and while it looks alright, it felt cheap when I put it together.
Zenna Home 23.25 in. W x 71 in. H x 7.88 in. D Dark Brown Over-the-Toilet Storage with Glass Windows in Espresso https://www.homedepot.com/p/Zenna-Home-23-25-in-W-x-71-in-H-x-7-88-in-D-Dark-Brown-Over-the-Toilet-Storage-with-Glass-Windows-in-Espresso-E9850CH/320104339 SKU# 320104339
I hear you there. I love almost everything about my house, but the damn mortgage is not something I enjoy paying every month.
The original Guild Wars released in 2005. Damn that was an awesome purchase. Insane number of hours for the money spent.
Koss porta-pro headphones. And some vanity color ear foams just for fun. EDC.
It’s not cheap but if you Cook daily a control freak induction burner. The precision not only allows for super reliable results it allows you to focus on other steps while cooking.
Sweating onions at 110c without worrying they will burn if not watched. Or getting a nice sear on meat at 163c for 3:15 on repeat is such a game changer.
I bought the Rockwell 6S razor a few years ago and it’s one of the best purchases i’ve ever made.
Pinecil soldering iron
Bidet, easy, second choice was an AMDGPU, fuck nvidia.
Purple bed. Super expensive but the most comfortable sleep I’ve ever had. Prior, I’ve spent way more on high-end pillow tops, but they eventually get lumpy. I’ve had a Purple 2 King matress for 6 years, and it’s as good as day one. My #1 purchase ever, period. Sleeps cool and preasure perfectly. Makes me sad when friends ask for bed recommendations, and then they get the Costco bed in a box. Had a couple of them complain, and I just shrug. Might sound like an advertisement, but I 100% love this bed. But of a pain to change the protector since the King matress weighs over 200 pounds
I have some friends that love them and only have purple mattresses now. I slept on their bed and it was okay… I think if you prefer the floating on top feeling they’re probably great, I prefer the tempurpedic style of sinking in
It takes a little getting used to but its q00% consistant and cool. Zero motion getting up in the middle of the jight for your partner. Tempurpedics get hotter than the surface of the sun, Purple is actually cool all the time forever.
I’ve been thinking of buying one. Did you try it before butting or just buy it? A good bed is worth the money
Just bought it after watching a ton of reviews. If you buy from Purple online you have a certain number of trial days where you can send it back. I tried the purple foam pillow which was awesome BUT it weighed 10 pounds and as a side sleeper it put my arm to sleep. I sent it back for a full refund. Really wished it worked out because I’ve yet to find a good pilloow.
Satellite water pump.
Initial investment is huge bill, but it pays itself off than monthly water bill.
Also, the water is clean.
Proper chef’s knife and vegetable cleaver. Most of my military surplus clothes. A vaccuum sealer. Second hand books. My Traynor YBA-1. Some good boots. There’s definitely stuff i forgot, i don’t really buy items anymore.
- Kettle barbecue
- Charcoal pit + rotisserie
- Air fryer
- Small benchtop induction cooker
The top two have resulted in some of the tastiest meat I’ve ever cooked. I chucked away my gas barbecue recently. The bottom two are just way more efficient (and environmentally friendly, with my solar) for small meals, rather than the natural gas hob and/or big electric oven.
Edit: nevermind, I saw induction and thought convection.
Foodie alert! Haha but I love my little kettle barbeque
Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X headphones. Love the sound profile on them.
Glerups. I wear them all day
