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I’m curious, what’s an item, tool, or purchase you own that you feel has completely justified its cost over time? Could be anything from a gadget to a piece of furniture or even software. What made it worth it for you?

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[–] rabber@lemmy.ca 24 points 1 week ago

During covid I bought a 4x4 pickup for 10 grand and it is maybe the best purchase I've ever made in my entire life. 2007 Sierra with every option except sunroof. It's been to the arctic circle and back and I've been out camping at least every second weekend since obtaining it. It's a little beat up but mechanically sound so I don't feel guilty about things breaking or putting kilometers on it and I use it way more than I ever expected to