Beauty & Style Things where cheap isnt an option?

[Cruyff14]

I paid $190 for my Nike runners in June of 2011. They're still going strong. Would not buy cheap runners, ever.

 

[Hudu Gurusingha]

Pfft its a total myth that you have to get polarised glasses to give any UV protection.

 

[charcoalchicken]

surprised no one has mentioned tattoo's yet, unless you want to get laughed at and look like a gronk with a cheap and shoddy/ugly tattoo stuck on your skin for the majority of your life.

 

[Cruyff14]

Or you just could not get a tattoo.

 

[charcoalchicken]

Or you just could not get a tattoo.

which i don't have but if I were to get one i would heavily research the whole ordeal and be prepared to pay a large chunk of money so it actually turns out as well or better than what i was expecting.

 

[Gough]

Or you just could not get a tattoo.

I've got six, and I agree spend a bit of dosh in the first place, and continue to spend money on them getting them reinked every year or so otherwise they fade and look crap.

 

[Scotland]

LOL @ tattoos.

I will grant you that money buys quality of workmanship but it doesn't buy class.

 

[d0gs]

Towling Paper for me. The cheap ones either don't tear properly or break with any moisture.

 

[the_interloper]

I paid $190 for my Nike runners in June of 2011. They're still going strong. Would not buy cheap runners, ever.

This. I buy Asics and they last years, YEARS! I don't run in them though, I don't run for any campaigner.

 

[Catsmaninamerica]

the chick who waxes my nuts. Sure i could find an old asian chick to do it for $40.00 but by paying the extra $40 i get the aloe vera rubbed into them at the end. Best. $40.00. Ever.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Canvas sneakers. I think I've had my Vans for about 3 years and they've copped an absolute beating (skating, wearing out on the town and getting drinks spilled all over them, Uni/general stuff), yet they're still going strong.

 

[mattyc25]

Wearing cheap sunglasses increases the eyes exposure to UV radiation. The pupils dilate because the visible light is dimmed, if the glasses don't block UV more of it passes through the eye. Not an expert though.

this

sounds like a lot of people arent buying polorized sunglasses which is basically the entire purpose for sunnies

cheap ones arent polorized and offer really no protection to your eyes

Not totally true.

ALL sunglasses properly/legally imported into Australia meet the Australian Standard which is quite robust.

Sunglasses have categories which signify the VLT (visible light transmission). They dont have to be polarised to have low VLT. I have sunglasses for mountaineering that are 5% VLT and are so dark you cant use them for driving. Not polarised as it makes it hard to tell the difference between ice and snow but they are protective enough for the highest glare environment in the natural world on a glacier.

 

[MWPP]

Most things (yes I'm a snob), so it's easier for me to mention some exceptions ie examples where cheap IS an option for me
-Underwear/socks/pyjamas
-Stationary- I'm still picky/a nerd when it comes to assessments/exams but I use/lose pens too much as part of my job
-Medication (generic brands)
-Some budget airlines- Air Asia (international) or Jetstar (domestic) but only if the difference is significant (a few hundred dollars) and it's a short (<5h) flight
-Books and especially textbooks- I tend to only read most once/a few times so happy with paperback or even "international editions" (if not downloaded)

 

[ash_1050]

-Underwear/socks/pyjamas

I've always forked out a bit extra for underwear. Not only does it look nicer the quality is much better and they last for a lot longer. Socks are disposable though, I buy seven pairs twice a year and it does the job nicely.

 

[The Coup]

This. I buy Asics and they last years, YEARS! I don't run in them though, I don't run for any campaigner.

Asics are the best ******* shoes I've ever had for longevity.

Nike still win for comfort.

 

[skilts]

Cheese
Whisky & whiskey
Gin

I never thought the day would arrive when someone on BigFooty would understand the difference between these two. Semantics are irrelevant. Well done that man.

 

[skilts]

I'm fine with using disposable razors but I guess it depends on your skin. A good soap is necessary no matter what though.

Great shaving soaps are excellent, though generally, far too expensive. The Body Shop had the best I've ever used. It was ridiculously exe, but ultimately worth it.

 

[skilts]

I've always forked out a bit extra for underwear. Not only does it look nicer the quality is much better and they last for a lot longer. Socks are disposable though, I buy seven pairs twice a year and it does the job nicely.

If the elastic around the hips of undies collapses, they are useless. Never, ever, put them in a dryer. I'm still looking for that queer bastard who breaks into my house and steals one sock of a pair, and replaces it with a wire hanger.

 

[skilts]

the chick who waxes my nuts. Sure i could find an old asian chick to do it for $40.00 but by paying the extra $40 i get the aloe vera rubbed into them at the end. Best. $40.00. Ever.

Well, allo Vera. Such an old-fashioned name.

 

[skilts]

One should never buy inferior cling wrap or aluminium foil. Butter doesn't matter much. It is either butter, or it's not. Milk is much the same. Ice cream should never be scrimped on.

 

[skilts]

Not totally true.

ALL sunglasses properly/legally imported into Australia meet the Australian Standard which is quite robust.

Sunglasses have categories which signify the VLT (visible light transmission). They dont have to be polarised to have low VLT. I have sunglasses for mountaineering that are 5% VLT and are so dark you cant use them for driving. Not polarised as it makes it hard to tell the difference between ice and snow but they are protective enough for the highest glare environment in the natural world on a glacier.

I never buy sunglasses from other than an optometrist.

 

[BALKAN]

I buy cheap because I lose and damage them regularly. Very very expensive exercise getting decent ones for me.

Maybe you lose/damage them because they're cheap?

Semi-relevant Mitch Hedberg quote: "I bought a $7 pen because I kept losing pens and I got sick of not caring"

 

[Damon_3388]

I've always forked out a bit extra for underwear. Not only does it look nicer the quality is much better and they last for a lot longer. Socks are disposable though, I buy seven pairs twice a year and it does the job nicely.

Kmart is the place to go for socks. A couple of packets of plain white sports socks, and a couple of packets of black business socks every few months, and throw them out when you get new ones, they're always good.

 

[Catfish Alley]

Kmart is the place to go for socks. A couple of packets of plain white sports socks, and a couple of packets of black business socks every few months, and throw them out when you get new ones, they're always good.

A market like South Melbourne or Queen Vic (for those in Melbourne) is even better.

 

[Borry]

Maybe you lose/damage them because they're cheap?

Semi-relevant Mitch Hedberg quote: "I bought a $7 pen because I kept losing pens and I got sick of not caring"

I don't know if $160 and $195 are cheap.