You get what you pay for is a saying I hear around my circle of friends/family. But as pro-ozbargainers we get the good stuff for cheap. So my question is what are you willing to pay more for and why?
For example:
Seafood:
Basa fillets are available at an insane price of less than $10. I will never buy Basa because of the way it is farmed/where it lives.
I will never buy prawns that are made in China, because of the numerous food scandals over there. Australian prawns are way more expensive, but it tastes better and helps the local economy. I acknowledge that it is unavoidable at times (I highly doubt they use Australian prawns/calamari in my $12 pasta meal).
I still remember the good times last year, where I bought Aussie prawns for not much more than the chinese prawns, using stackable woolworths discount codes.
Shoes:
I firmly believe in you get what you pay for with shoes.
I would never cheap out and buy runners from Kmart/ Big W/ Spendless Shoes.
I bought my runners on sale via Wiggle (cost $250 here, but got them for $100).
Connoisuer:
Ah, ozbargains favourite ice cream. I have converted to Connoisseur ever since (I didnt like the Ben and Jerrys cookies and cream).
Buro office chair:
I used to buy $100 office chairs from Officeworks. After a few years, the spine or seating pad would wear down and become uncomfortable and dangerous. At that time, I said to myself I don't see why ppl spend so much on a chair.
After developing a sore back due to the crappy chairs, I finally took the plunge and spent a lot of cash on the Buro chair.
It is so comfortable and solidly built, and my back is thanking me for it!
I'm sure this has been discussed before
Agree with shoes. I spent 250US$ 2 years ago on a pair of chucka boots still going strong.
I spent $80 last year on some Uni/casual shoes they lasted 6 months.