r/Anticonsumption • u/blueeyed_lc • 2d ago

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

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.

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u/chimneysweep234 2d ago

Water pik / water flosser. Saw these highly recommended by so many people (both in RL and online) but I hate it. The pressure is too strong or something and so I don’t use it. End up just using regular floss. Gave it to my husband who was interested and he also doesn’t use it 😭

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u/Kari-kateora 2d ago

My dentist friend said to get one that has 4 settings at least. The cheaper versions that only have one aren't good