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I saw this post and wanted to ask the opposite. What are some items that really aren't worth paying the expensive version for? Preferably more extreme or unexpected examples.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 52 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (18 children)

I personally do not find expensive wine and liquor worth it. That obviously don't mean all cheap wines are good, but I find the percentage of bad wine I had at $50 - $70 range is pretty much the same as wine around or under $20.

I find the best way is to research online before you buy or go for couple known-good brands. Most of the results actually tend to be on the cheaper side (around $20 for wine, around $35 for liquor).

[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

For both wine and liquor I find that presentation will impress people way more than price. Get a cool looking decanter and you're basically set as far as the average wine drinker goes - as for liquor, I have a Crystal Head Vodka bottle that I rinse out and pour whatever I'm drinking into, which is a lot cheaper than buying another Crystal Head lmao.

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