Popular Products That Are a Waste of Money

While I love indulging in a bit of luxury every now and then, for everyday items, I'm all for keeping it budget friendly. I'm here to tell you which popular products I believe aren't worth their higher price tags, including one sneaky product trap you'll definitely want to avoid.

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[allisonvachon]

I used to manage a self-storage facility. There were times when I tried to talk people out of renting. If you can go a month without the things you are going to store, then you don't need it. Many units go to auction. In Florida, your stuff is gone after non-payment of 2 months.

[dawnwilson]

For family owned theaters the concessions are the only way they make money. The movie studios get most of the ticket sales. Support your local family owned theaters.

[krisvaughan]

Storage units! People have way too much stuff!!!

[bill]

Yes. Parents waste so money on name brand clothes that kids or teens are just going to out grow! Little ones wearing North Face or under armour clothes... ridiculous! 🙄 My parents didn't get me nice clothes or shoes until I was in high-school. They were very frugal.

[pnwflipper]

4th Rachel video I couldn’t finish because the loud music was too much. PLEASE make it stop!!! O would love to hear more of what you have to say!

[Peggy]

Jeans change style? I’m still wearing the same style jeans I wore 30 years ago!

[dougcook]

Sorry, but I have to disagree with you about the Dyson. My wife and I ran an in-home dog sitting business for over seven years, having thousands of dogs come through the house. The Dyson Torque 11 was the only vacuum that could reliably pick up all that hair and dirt from outside. Moreover, it has never failed!

[kemaramsey]

Dollar Tree has movie theatre candy for 1.25.

[kathyn]

As someone with arthritis the Dyson hairdryer is so much lighter and easier to hold than the less expensive versions! Also works better and dries my hair more quickly which makes the whole experience much easier for me and my limitations.

[hollybingeman]

I agree with you on 99.99% of things but not all vacuum cleaners and hair dryers are created equal. 😂

[chauntelleb]

The compromise at the movies is going to the dollar store to get candy and drinks. Then if we want popcorn or a hotdog, we'll buy it at the theater

[vickiehopkins-tmsl]

My Dyson Animal is 14 yrs old, still works better than any other vacuum I’ve ever had. I will buy another one when it finally dies. Oh, and they’re cheaper now than when I first bought it.

[corianne]

Going to the movies imo is a waste of money. I wait until its on a streaming account to watch and i can make my own popcorn and bring my own candy and i dont have to deal with other people and can watch it in my jammies on my couch

[bcjammer]

The absolute biggest waste of money is Starbucks… or should I say overpriced coffee flavored dessert. Learn to like real coffee and get a cup for $2 or better yet buy some good beans and brew at home for a fraction of that.

[yvettehendershot]

I agree with everything except about Dyson. If you live in the desert, it’s worth every penny.

[kendrapratt]

I’ve seen those dinosaur ads🤣 Poor Charles! Sounds like that Willie Wonka thing in England

[aaronarchie]

My Dad owned both a Dyson and a Shark and he said that the Shark was by far better and lasted longer. So we went with the Shark. We were pleasantly surprised at how well it worked and for the cost

[AbstractCatsMedia]

Did she just say, the Ramsey family stole popcorn? LOL Well, no is a perfect person. Yeah we've all done sketchy things lol

[elizabethwollmann]

Dyson the best hand vac in the world 👏👏🇨🇦

[alannahaney]

I love Poshmark and Ebay to get some of those name brands at half the cost. I also than can Resell there to make some extra money.