Things you think are far too expensive.

[fmoore200]

Growing up, when money was tight, we used to make rice and corned beef with sweet plantains all mixed together. now corned beef costs as much as ground beef!

[MJ5150]

Originally Posted by sandmangeck

They are amazing.

Try them on pizza, with pepperoni. Stop laughing, and give it a try.

-Mike

[Cabazon]

Originally Posted by Richland123

If you have an Aldi's store near you, I would suggest buying your salad ingredients there. I was in an Aldi's on Thursday and they had pre-packaged, bagged salads for 69 cents to $1.99 and separate items such as a head of lettuce for 99 cents, a couple tomatoes for less than $1.00, a bag of carrots for 69 cents, two broccoli heads for 99 cents, and other items. They also had a 3 lb. bag of onions for 99 cents, 10 lb. bag of Idaho potatoes for $1.99, and bananas for 29 cents a lb. compared to 59 to 79 cents a lb. elsewhere.

Another item that is expensive is automobile anti-freeze.

This is a bit off topic, but why do so many people call ALDI "Aldi's?"

[SoonerMatt]

Car repairs. $200 for an oil change and alignment.

[Tony Flow MMMM]

Originally Posted by SoonerMatt

Car repairs. $200 for an oil change and alignment.

I have saved thousands doing work on my own.

It's not always so bad though..

I neededa transfercase swapped in my discovery. I had no time and most people said it took then about 48 hours. I paid 550$

Well worth it.

However clutch went out on my Motorcycle shop wanted about 800$ I never did a clutch before so I was hesitant. Decided whats the worst I could do? 12$ clutch and done in about 2 hours.

[AmpedSilence]

Originally Posted by Tony Flow MMMM

I have saved thousands doing work on my own.

It's not always so bad though..

I neededa transfercase swapped in my discovery. I had no time and most people said it took then about 48 hours. I paid 550$

Well worth it.

However clutch went out on my Motorcycle shop wanted about 800$ I never did a clutch before so I was hesitant. Decided whats the worst I could do? 12$ clutch and done in about 2 hours.

+1

There are just some repairs that can't be done (lack of tools, lifts) but there are some shops where small repairs are expensive.
Look for different mechanics and get different quotes, I got an alignment done on my Wrangler about 6 months ago and was charged $90.00.

[Tony Flow MMMM]

Originally Posted by AmpedSilence

+1

There are just some repairs that can't be done (lack of tools, lifts) but there are some shops where small repairs are expensive.
Look for different mechanics and get different quotes, I got an alignment done on my Wrangler about 6 months ago and was charged $90.00.

Yup, head gaskets saved me 1500$ alone. Not to mention all the countless things I have done

[Bloodhammer]

Originally Posted by Ziltoid

Pecans, pine nuts and grenoble nuts are pretty expensive to.

Pistachios are ridiculous.

It's cheaper to buy pistachio flavored ice cream, but I don't want ice cream. I want the damn nuts!

Originally Posted by AmpedSilence

+1

There are just some repairs that can't be done (lack of tools, lifts) but there are some shops where small repairs are expensive.
Look for different mechanics and get different quotes, I got an alignment done on my Wrangler about 6 months ago and was charged $90.00.

Beware of mechanics that work on commission, too. They can find all kinds of things you didn't know needed to be fixed.

[smcfarland1337]

Pedals and patch cables.

Like.. For some pedals it's understandable slightly, but for others? Nah.

And $6 for a simple patch cable? Wat.

[jongor]

Health care.....bass strings!!

[Tony Flow MMMM]

Originally Posted by jongor

Health care.....bass strings!!

I thought bass strings were expensive Untill I saw upright bass strings.

[Lowactnsatsfctn]

Originally Posted by 1958Bassman

Now, if I could only get my van to run on mayo.

Haha you could call it the Nastywagon

[MrLenny1]

Heating oil $3.45/gal
Cable service bundle $160/mo.
Fodera basses

[A-Step-Towards]

rickenbackers

[bluesblaster]

Health insurance Gasoline Beer

[Livewire]

Gasoline, car insurance, NYC bridge, tunnels, and mass transportation, cell phone bills

[Ziltoid]

Life?

[Eric Perry]

Originally Posted by Livewire

car insurance

Oh I don't think so. Not at all. I pay $70/month for a very good policy. Great comprehensive plan with full tort and a modest deductible. I've had a few accidents over the years, and State Farm has been exemplary. No complaints over the cost at all based on my experiences.

[GregC]

Originally Posted by SteveC

Food. Healthy food. Our grocery bill has gone up at least 40% over the last year or so. We don't buy Hamburger Helper or other processed foods. It's crazy. We hear how the country is so obese yet eating healthy is out of reach for many.

Is this due to the oil boom in ND or did you start buying everything at Whole Foods? 'Cause obviously that is way way way out of the norm.

[Fretless1!]

Diamonds. Come on. It's a shiny rock. No one can tell a real one from a cubic zirconia without a jeweler's loupe and they have no function other that to reflect light. Pshh. A shovel has more real value.