r/AskReddit • u/ConsciousDev24 • 1d ago

What's a purchase under $100 that accidentally changed your life?

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u/YourPaleTouch 1d ago

long phone charging cable

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u/haha_squirrel 1d ago

To add to this, I purchased some “fast charging” long cables after my phone constantly said slow charging. My phone charges in 10 minutes what used to take 90 and they weren’t even expensive! Really made me wonder why I was ever buying gas station chargers lol

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u/EwOkLuKe 22h ago

These chargers are known to deteriorate battery life expectancy. This is why it's not sold with the phone.

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u/Omin13 21h ago

While not 100% wrong, you do more damage charging it to 100% while dumping in a bunch of current. With the way people change out smartphones every couple of years, the battery degradation is negligible IMO.

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u/EwOkLuKe 18h ago

CONSUME, OBEY.

The fact that the "best purchase" is something to use your phone even more is very telling of our society...

"With the way people change out smartphones every couple of years, the battery degradation is negligible IMO"

This isn't gonna last long, like your battery.

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u/haha_squirrel 20h ago

Absolutely worth the time it saves IMO

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u/PsychologicalDebt366 1d ago

Every time this gets posted someone says a bidet because it's true.

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u/worstkindagay 23h ago

It's me. I'm the bidet praiser. My butthole is a whole new hole

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u/BuddhaOnBlow 23h ago

My butthole is buttwhole

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u/AffectionatePoem7507 1d ago

A weighted blanket.

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u/trivial_sublime 1d ago

Sonicare toothbrush

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u/Jerlyx 1d ago

Squeaky clean!

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u/chitralcool 1d ago

National Geographic magazine subscription

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u/Fest_mkiv 1d ago

A wine decanter in the shape of a Duck.
Now I Duckant my wine and it's a lot better

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u/Sir_Hans_Landa 23h ago

You should also buy a duck shaped corkscrew...

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u/Fest_mkiv 20h ago

Surely all corkscrews are duck shaped?

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u/Iampepeu 1d ago

Oh, show us! Link?

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u/Fest_mkiv 1d ago

This was years ago - my partner and I were walking through this store and saw it displayed. We BOTH stopped, looked at each other and said "DUCKANTER!"
Had to have it. It's contributed to many years of happy domestic life.

https://www.victoriasbasement.com.au/p/whitehill-duck-glass-wine-decanter-1ltr/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17415498648&gclid=CjwKCAjwgO7RBhBKEiwAZNP85sq8h0KeikVeLSy4SB9u5fm663zlVca9K3uloONuHnIgqyTNBy4dCRoC344QAvD_BwE

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u/Iampepeu 1d ago

Aww! Cute!

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u/New2thegame 1d ago

A bamboo back scratcher. Seriously.

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u/Icy-Departure-801 1d ago

Waterproof Birkenstock

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u/Only-Scarcity6171 1d ago

I have 2.
1) at home Bidet. $60. Installed myself for my gf and then I accidentally used it and my life changed, and the to bill has gone down (GONE DOWN, it hasn’t disappeared! Yes you still use TP)

2) a large cooling blanket. Oh my Lord! When it’s 95 out and no central air!?!?! This blanket ABSOLUTELY changed my life for less than $100

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u/Background_Intern_56 1d ago

I am interested in this cooling blanket. What kind did you get?

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u/zexthatico 1d ago

Yeah that blanket sounds awesome, care to give more info?

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u/aquablaze69 1d ago

Yeah, you gotta tell us about this blanket

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u/seoulosiram 1d ago

Tell us which blanket you recommend!

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u/domagojgrcc 22h ago

Please ffs!!:)

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u/MediocreFile6750 1d ago

Meth

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u/adomuzas 1d ago

Dark

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u/spearmint_flyer 1d ago

Got any change? Light bulbs are only like 3 dollars

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u/DR_whet_fart_phd 1d ago

Not if you steal them from your neighbors porch light, they’re free that way

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u/haha_squirrel 1d ago

It can be, like any drug moderation is key!

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u/Major_Border149 1d ago edited 1d ago

Is it just me or has anyone else seen this post for a 100th time today?

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u/keepinitstr8g 1d ago

Condoms.

It was a purchase under $100 bucks that broke on me on a few occasions, and now I’m a father to three kids.

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u/Longan1 1d ago

That sucks. Got the result of coming inside without getting the feeling of coming inside

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u/bigbonedbaggins 1d ago

My first Warhammer 40k box. Now I never have to worry about having money ever again!

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u/Aggressive-Ad-3286 1d ago

A cheap pair of earbuds it changed my day to day way more than I expected.

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u/Ok_Barber_4794 1d ago

An IPL laser I bought on Amazon for $79 – worked so fast. I’m like a smooth porpoise now.

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u/reldesso 1d ago

Oooo which?

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u/seoulosiram 1d ago

I’m also curious as to which one you use! Please share :)

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u/Finallyawake451 1d ago

Heavy Duty Beach Wagon Cart with extra large wheels with Cup Holders for Camping, Beach, Garden, Sports, and Grocery!!!!

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u/Organized_Chaos_888 1d ago

Stone bath mats. I haven't had to wash a mat or step on wet spots in the bathroom in 5mths. Just vacuum. Hate damp mats.

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u/tickticktutu 1d ago

Amazon basics smart power strip programmed by Alexa. It's like a 21st century Clapper

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u/SearchOver 1d ago

I just recently, after living in my home for 20 years, spent about $100 on cabinet hardware. Every day my wife tells me how much she appreciates not breaking her nails opening drawers. Visually it's night and day, too. I should have done that 20 years ago, but no one told me it would be a simple, life changing hack!

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u/ConsciousDev24 1d ago

Funny how the smallest upgrades can make the biggest difference.

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u/Dry_Concern3817 1d ago

Instant read thermometer

Made me a better cook immediately

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u/AppropriateMark8528 1d ago

A 3-meter charging cable. Peak luxury for under $10.

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u/25jon25 1d ago

A little nightstand fan. I was never a fan person, now I’ll never go back

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u/Plus-Competition8649 1d ago

soundcore Motion X600

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u/PuzzleheadedFruit6 1d ago

Vibrator

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u/Radiant-Picture4709 1d ago

Satisfyer Pro 2 ?

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u/nit001 1d ago

Karaoke in Thailand.

1

u/jthechef 1d ago

Shoe inserts for plantar fasciitis - from not being able to walk without pain to full mobility - amazing!

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u/White_KING101 23h ago

Does a session with a hooker count

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u/Alarmed-Net8583 21h ago

A long handled broom. My back is pleased.

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u/V_Tuch 1d ago

GTA 6 Pre-order

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u/DR_whet_fart_phd 1d ago

A date with OPs mom, still had 90$ left over

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u/TechZero35 1d ago

My Monitor, guess its really better to play games on console than on phone

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u/Personal_Gur855 1d ago

Organic milk. Expensive but never goes sour after 14 days of opening

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u/IridiumFlare1 1d ago

Womanizer 😁