With most things, I try to buy the best quality I can afford. That doesn't mean getting the most expensive one (sometimes, the quality of those isn't that great

With most things, I try to buy the best quality I can afford. That doesn't mean getting the most expensive one (sometimes, the quality of those isn't that great), but something that costs more than average. An item of better quality might cost more, but if it lasts then it's cheaper over time than whatever you need to replace every couple of years (or less). But, like anything else, it's a matter of what you can afford and what you feel comfortable spending. No, I'm not rich and don't have the highest salary. But I'm willing to sock away some money to afford goods that cost more but which will last.