20 People Share The Stupidest Items They've Bought For More Than $50

Spending money is such a satisfying activity. That's because we typically purchase what we want or need.

It gives us a sense of satisfaction because we have obtained something that we value. Additionally, spending money can also be a way to show others that we are doing well financially.

The spending power we have makes us feel good about ourselves—in a way, it feels like an accomplishment.

Spending money can also be a way to relieve stress. This is because spending money can give us a sense of control and make us feel like we are doing something positive.

But sometimes, the things we've bought ultimately don't provide the satisfaction we thought we'd receive. No matter how much money we spent, whether on major purchases or small items, some things are just a complete waste of our money.

According to money coaches, one of the ways to stop wasting money is to determine what our spending triggers are. These can include psychological and emotional triggers.

Typical spending triggers include your mood and lifestyle, peer pressure, and the environment you're in (e.g., shopping malls). Experts suggest setting a budget so you won't give in to these triggers.

Today, we're examining the things that people feel they've wasted their money on. Perhaps we can learn a lesson or two from other people's spending habits.

A user posted this question in the AskReddit community.

depressedblackperson

It's best to ask people what they want so that you're not wasting money on items they won't appreciate.

My_DnD_Account, Silversoul-Ginsan

We all went through a phase where we loved collecting things, even if they were a total waste of our money.

TheRadiumGirl

Did you get the reference?

StigasaurusRex

That is one big collection of cacti!

CypherPsycho69

Fellow Redditors were curious why he spent that much money. It turns out that he owns rare cacti too.

CypherPsycho69

There is such a thing as a Kirby vacuum cleaner.

Kirby is also a brand. However, most people know that it's the name of a cute, pink character from the Nintendo franchise.

NudlePockets, sneeze-in-my-mouth

Take this user's advice.

Never do drugs. You'll only waste your money and your life.

hairo-wynn

Are you willing to give everything up just for drugs?

thebroward

Spending money on games is okay.

_CARLOX_

But if it's for a broken game from a greedy company, you need to think twice.

KingAltair2255

A Redditor ends up divulging some private information because of the weight loss subscription she bought.

errant_night

The magic of your childhood won't necessarily be the same when you're an adult.

weeble182

More users regret the fact that they've spent money on drugs.

drblah1

This user regrets all the money spent on soda and alcohol. If she had saved it, her life would have been better.

xenacoryza

When you purchase a product that doesn't help you achieve the results you're looking for, it's ultimately a waste of money.

Bigbootyomoletlover

We hope it wasn't too expensive. However, paying more than 50 bucks for an item you didn't receive does hurt your wallet.

hummusdapug

Sadly, we don't know how lax the borders are. Maybe some research will do the trick.

PsychologicalFruit34

We wonder why.

Onii-Chan_Itaii

How this Redditor used AliExpress sex toys to his advantage.

SpaceCowboy58

A combination that's a waste of money.

_bENCA

A 50-dollar doll vs. a 15-dollar doll. The latter wins the girl's heart.

RainbowsOnJupiter

If the delivery fees are hefty, then food delivery is indeed a waste of money.

fckthishiitt, MassiveLefticool

This purchase hurts so much.

CloudMage1

There are many different ways that people waste money without even realizing it.

Financial coaches will always remind us to stop buying things we don't need. But even if you are aware of this, it can be tough to change your spending habits.

We can already learn from what these Redditors shared. So the next time you feel the urge to buy things, perhaps it's best to remind yourself of the regrets that these people experienced.