20 People Share The Stupidest Items They've Bought For More Than $50

What these redditors bought were a waste of their money.

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• Published in Interesting
• March 28, 2022

Spending money is such a satisfying thing to do. That's because we typically purchase what we want or need.

It gives us a sense of satisfaction because we have obtained something that we value. Additionally, spending money can also be a way to show others that we are doing well financially.

The spending power we have makes us feel good about ourselves—in a way it feels like an accomplishment.

Spending money can also be a way to relieve stress. This is because spending money can give us a sense of control and make us feel like we are doing something positive.

But sometimes, the things we've bought ultimately don't give us the satisfaction we thought we'd get. No matter how much money we spent, whether they're major purchases or small items, some things are just a complete waste of our money.

According to money coaches, one of the ways to stop wasting money is to determine what our spending triggers are. These can include psychological and emotional triggers.

Typical spending triggers include your mood and lifestyle, peer pressure, and the environment you're in (e.g., shopping malls). Experts suggest setting a budget so you won't give in to these triggers.

Today, we're looking at the things that people feel they've wasted their money on. Perhaps we can pick up a lesson or two from other people's spending habits.

A user posted this question on the AskReddit community.

It's best to ask people what they want so that you're not wasting money on items they won't appreciate.

We all went through a phase where we loved collecting stuff, even if they're a total waste of our money.

Did you get the reference?

That is one big collection of cacti!

Fellow redditors were curious why he spent that much money. It turns out that he owns rare cacti too.

There is such a thing as a Kirby vacuum cleaner.

Kirby is also a brand. But most people know that it's the name of a cute, pink creature of the Nintendo franchise

Take this user's advice.

Never do drugs. You'll only waste your money and your life.

Are you willing to give everything up just for drugs?

Spending bucks on games is okay.

But if it's for a broken game from a greedy company, you have to think twice.

A redditor ends up divulging some private information because of the weight loss subscription she bought.

The magic of your childhood won't necessarily be the same when you're an adult.

More users are regretting the fact that they've spent money on drugs.

This user regrets all the bucks spent on soda and alcohol. If she saved it, her life would've been better.

When you purchase a product that doesn't let you achieve the results you're looking forward to, it's ultimately a waste of money.

We hope it wasn't too expensive. But paying more than 50 bucks for an item you didn't receive does hurt your pocket.

Sadly, we don't know how lax borders are. Maybe some research will do the trick.

We wonder why.

How this redditor used Ali Express sex toys to his advantage

A combination that's a waste of money

A 50-dollar doll vs. 15-dollar doll. The latter wins the girl's heart.

If the delivery fees are hefty, then food delivery is indeed a waste of money.

This purchase hurts so much.

There are many different ways that people waste money without even realizing it.

Financial coaches will always remind us to stop buying things we don't need. But, even if you are aware of this, it can be tough to change your spending habits.

We can already learn from what these Redditors shared. So the next time you feel the urge to buy things, perhaps it's best to remind yourself of the regrets that these people experienced.

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