23 things worth paying extra for

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No matter how frugal you are or strive to be, sometimes it's not always worth it to get a "deal."

A recent Ask Reddit thread asked users for the items they used to buy on the cheap until they tried the high-quality version — and now they can't go back.

Over 30,000 people jumped into the thread to share their favorite splurges, from expensive socks to high-end butter.

Keep scrolling to see what they picked.

Cheese

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"My dirty little secret: I keep a budget for housing, utilities, etc. and one of the items I budget for are delicious cheeses." — JonnyBravoII

Knives

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"Lots of newbies buy the biggest knife block they can afford, believing that more knives is better. This is simply not so.

"You really only need three high-quality knives: A pairing knife, a chef's knife, and a serrated knife."  Saguaromatic

Underwear

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"I used to wear cheap Walmart underwear until it fell apart. Then my significant other bought me an expensive pair and [...] I'm never going back." — Evilmoleman

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