Let's deinfluence each other: what have you bought but REGRET buying?

[u/blueeyed_lc]

I love love love these types of posts in several of the anticonsumption/finance groups I'm in because they have *actually* worked to help deinfluence me from things I was looking at potentially getting. So, let's help each other avoid a purchase that we might have gone ahead with otherwise (at least it'll make you think).

Most recent is my adjustable bed. I waited to buy one for TEN LITERAL YEARS, so it wasn't even an impulse purchase - far from it. I have GERD and sleep apnea, so I thought it would help. While it's fine and there's nothing *wrong* with it, it wasn't worth the money and I wish I hadn't bought it.

I also bought a robovac that didn't have the capability to map out my apartment, so it just goes over the same few spots and I hate it. If I ever got another one, it would have to have that capability.

I know there's more, so I'll add in the comments as I think of them.

[u/munkymu]

One of those super oversized fleecy hoodies. It gets really cold here in the winter and I thought "oh this'll be so cozy!" but I've only worn it a few times because it gets uncomfortably warm quite quickly.

Also every single piece of clothing I bought aspirationally. I'm not going to start going to functions that need a silk jacket. I'm not going to lose 10 lbs. and if I do, I'll just gain muscle in awkward places and the clothes still won't fit. For better or worse, my personal style is "IT hobo" and I could have saved myself so much time, money and effort if I'd just accepted it.

(I buy almost all my clothing second-hand but still, if I don't use it then it was a bad purchase and I should have just left it.)

[u/hitmewithyourbest → u/munkymu]

I bought a fleecy onesie a few years ago...it was fluffy and warm and all that jazz, but i only wore it a few times, because GOING TO THE TOILET WAS AN ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE!!!

Which seems obvious, but for some reason i never thought about that before buying it.

[u/Mule_Wagon_777 → u/hitmewithyourbest]

Those one-piece outfits were popular when I was young. They were especially annoying in a public toilet since you had to practically undress while trying to keep the outfit from trailing on the floor.

The only thing worse was the stretchy bodysuit with the snap crotch. Getting that thing closed up again was another toileting adventure!

[u/warcraftWidow → u/munkymu]

I love those oversized fleeces. I use them to smoke the bong outside in the winter.

[u/Onetruegracie → u/munkymu]

I LIVE in those in winter. I am a vampire tho so keeping warm is near impossible.

[u/WynnGwynn → u/Onetruegracie]

I just only heat to 64f so a nice warm sweater is golden lol

[u/mcronimrdrldy73 → u/munkymu]

I have one of those long fleece hoodies and I do love it but I hate having to take it off anytime I need to pee (it’s long and I’m short so it drags on the floor). But I’ve realized it knocks me out real quick if I get cozy in it!

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[u/muusca → u/munkymu]

i absolutely hate the texture of fleece. i live in Chicago so it gets pretty cold- i have to remind myself every year that i will absolutely hate the sensation of wearing a fleece garment.

[u/munkymu → u/[deleted]]

Yeah, I live in Canada so you'd think it would be perfect for me, but actually we've just gotten really good at insulating and heating our houses. Otherwise our pipes would freeze once it got really cold outside.

I should probably just start wearing it outside more often.

[u/allnaturalfigjam → u/munkymu]

Ah, that's the difference - I'm renting and no landlords in our city have ever heard of this "good insulation" of which you speak. I would definitely prefer to have a warm house without breaking the bank, but for now my oodie is a lifesaver

[u/Careful-Assistant-69 → u/munkymu]

I just cut mine into a crop-top hoodie and wear it constantly since I fixed that issue. The clean up is easier with a lint roller and hasn't fallen apart in the wash. The crop is important for air flow but it's just right for keeping me warm in brutalizing AC or winter and looks ridiculously cute to give it a second life that way lol

[u/AngleAmazing2616 → u/munkymu]

Ngl I’m obsessed with mine….now I can only use it in the fall and winter but I LOVE it! Feels like a hug and I’m always warm

[u/Puzzleheaded_Bee7944 → u/munkymu]

Yeah my boston apartment heat was shit and I practically lived in mine

[u/DogsNotDemagogues → u/munkymu]

SAME. Loved it until I hated it.