For me it has to be:

  1. Helix mattress ($1,217). Sleep is great.
  2. Home gym power cage & weights (~$1,000). Look good, feel good, get strong.
  3. Netgear Nighthawk AXE7800 ($339). No more random, annoying internet disconnects/slowness.
  4. Books ($0 @ library)
    • “Ultralearning” - Scott Young (how to learn efficiently)
    • “Enlightenment Now” - Steven Pinker (the world overall is improving)
    • “The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing” - Taylor Larimore (how to invest)
  5. PS5 ($500). So many great games like witcher 3, god of war, spiderman.

I’m searching for some more deep value purchases. Give me what you’ve got.

  • MolvanianDentist@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    2 years ago

    Not to sound like one of those people, but a bidet. It hasn’t eliminated my use of toilet paper, but certainly has reduced it, while leaving a squeaky clean feeling. I miss using it while away from home nowadays.

    Other things are eye masks (I have sleep quality issues) and ereaders (never moving with ten boxes of books again).

  • Gumus@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    Standing desk (electric, not crank operated) + tiny under-desk stationary bike. Sitting the whole day working/gaming and still getting to do some physical activity is great.

    3D printer (I’ve got Prusa MK4+MMU3). It’s an amazing versatile utility, great skill to have, and a fun hobby. Don’t buy cheap chinese clones, it’s not worth the hassle.

  • jrandiny@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    2 years ago

    Air fryer

    Although it’s slower than deep frying, you don’t need to babysit the food and can use the time to do something else. It also much easier to cleanup

  • pHr34kY@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    2 years ago

    Filco Majestouch mechanical keyboard.

    I code all day every day. I would burn through a cheap OEM keyboard in a year, and the keys would get stiff and cause massive hand strain.

    $200 on one good keyboard. You’re set for life.

  • tryptamino@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Office chair - Steel case leap V2. Great back support, so many adjustment options. Bought one back in 2016 and it is still great.

    Bidet - be civilized and keep your butthole clean.

    All Clad pots and pans - if you are into cooking, invest in these. Amazing to cook with and will last a lifetime if you take care of em.

    Espresso - Lelit Glenda. During the pandemic my wife and I decided to get an espresso machine. Feels good to make some decent coffee.

    Zojirushi rice cooker - If you like to eat rice, get one. It makes amazing rice.

    Nest pillow - I love these pillows from Nest. Extremely comfortable.

    Nest bed