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I see posts talking about good BIFL items but I don't hear much about the other side of products that are bad or products you bought but don't even use.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 20 points 8 months ago (1 children)

My headphone pads on a pair of Sony MD7506 were fraying apart, so I bought a pair of $3 replacement pads online. While I was buying those, I noticed a nice looking $30 pair made of sheepskin leather. I bought those, too and figured I'd just use the $3 pair until they inevitably wore out, and then switch to the nice ones. Well, it's been some time now and the $3 pair are apparently far more robust than their forebears. The sheepskin remain in their packaging untouched. One day..

[โ€“] [email protected] 24 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Just switch out to the sheep. Can always switch back later. You deserve it.

[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago

Seriously. Don't let the sunken cost fallacy keep you from enjoying something premium that you bought