A very close friend of mine recently made a comment (on lighter note, tho) that I always buy expensive items for everyday use. He went on to say that I must be filthy #rich (even though he knew pretty well how broke I am). I tried to reason with him but he joked that these were excuses.

Honestly tho, expensive (and branded) items last long. In general. Take an iPhone for example. The last #iPhone I was using was a 2017 iPhone SE. Even in 2022, I regularly received security patches. Get me an #Android OEM that does this!

IMO, there are two types of items you buy: 1. Those you wont be bored to use even after a couple of years, and 2. those you plan to replace in every couple years. For the latter, I always go fore the cheapest available option. And the for the former, it requires a bit of time and effort to make the appropriate choice. But, generally, this costs me more.

So, what are your reasoning before you make a purchase decision? #asknostr

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The things I buy are investments in my lifestyle. Since I want a stable lifestyle well into the future, I only want to buy things that will last for a very long time. Or when it comes to food, I only want to eat the most nutritious food, which means no seed oils or processed junk and lots of natural food, even if I'm spending more on each individual item. All because these are investments in myself. They pay off in reduced costs in the long run because I don't have to replace things and healthy foods keep me full for longer.

Well said

Apple products are overpriced spyware, I do not get the hype. Android phones, and samsung especially, aren't much better, but at least you can make a custom ROM.

The Google Pixel line receives security patches for 5 years now 😃

And half the price with equivalent premium features and no walled garden. I guess his friend is right.

Oh, and also zaps on android!

there is several good android brands, even some very cheap devices can be good