Seriously, why are these things so expensive?
Let me start by saying that I spend an absurd amount of money on pointless things. Taxis, for example. Eating out. A good bag every now and then. I just can’t help it. But shall we also talk about the items that are ridiculously expensive that I don’t understand at all? Believe me, there are plenty. Here they come:
1. Stamps
So I recently bought a sheet of stamps and had to pay eight euros. I repeat: eight. Look, three euros I find reasonable. Or something. I think. Eight? Insane.
2. Electric toothbrush heads
So you spend a fortune on an electric toothbrush, and after practically three uses you have to buy new heads again. Crying.
3. Board games
Are we aware that Settlers of Catan and Risk cost FORTY euros each? Say whuuut. Okay, well hours of gaming fun, but still.
4. Razor blades
It’s barbaric.
5. Cat food
My cats are snobby little brats who suddenly won’t settle for store-brand bags and suddenly want Sheba and Gourmet Gold. DO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT COSTS?
6. Batteries?
It just hurts to spend money on batteries and I don’t even know why. But it is (point 6 definitely wins the award for strongest argument ever).
7. Tea at Starbucks
Just hot water, right? If you want a large cup, it costs almost three euros. Kóópje.
8. Scented candles
We are thrilled about them - no doubt - but seriously, if you want a decent scented candle, you’re quickly paying fifteen to twenty euros. Or worse.
9. A ‘real’ Christmas tree
Yeah, yeah, we’re slowly crawling towards Christmas. People, we’re talking about a tree. I repeat: a tree. That starts shedding after a few days of misery.
10. Suitcases
Another thing. For some models, I genuinely wonder if you also get a plane ticket with it.
11. Overweight baggage during a flight
No, we’ll sit on the ground for a quarter of an hour to make sure those extra kilos GO AWAY.
12. MacBook chargers
I’VE ALREADY WORN OUT FOUR THIS YEAR. 360 EUROS, FOR HEAVEN’S SAKE.
13. A day at Efteling
37.50 euros. Just saying.
14. Moving boxes
Those things are ridiculously expensive, right? Who keeps them all in the attic for the next move? Don’t lie!
15. Sunscreen
Two bottles, high factor and a bit lower? I always end up spending around thirty euros.
16. Strepsils
Good grief, Strepsils. No, but now we’re really going too far. Advil and Aleve, you too.
17. Light bulbs
Adeline is extremely annoyed by them, she just shouted over the editorial office. And we get it.
Is this whining not over yet? Let’s think. Sending your cat/dog to the vet. Two hundred euros because my cat had a small cut under her paw that made her limp for three days. The cinema. Quite expensive actually. Especially when you buy food there. Shrimp. It’s just that they’re so delicious. A mani/pedi/hairdresser/massage/something else relaxing. Parking in the city center. Condoms. Going to the dentist. Why tell my why hear Anita Meijer in your ear. Some things, I still can’t get over.
By the way, did you know that complaining from time to time is good for you? Really. Just read this.
