'I bought $40 wire elf ears. I have worn them zero times': 25+ Times people spent good money on terrible products

We all make a few big purchases in our lifetime that we end up regretting. Some people do this as teenagers, which makes sense because at that age you're new to budgeting and knowing the price of things. When you get that first paycheck from your retail job, it's hard not to blow it all at once!

The people of r/AskReddit shared their stories of the "absolute worst purchase" they've ever made, and there's a wide variety of items that people regret getting. For some people, buying a new vehicle (or jet ski in one dude's case) was a poor decision. The common wisdom that you shouldn't buy new vehicles since they instantly lose value still holds true. Instead, it's a good investment to purchase a used vehicle. But for people with a bunch of money burning a hole in their pockets, a new vehicle looked irresistible.

Other people shared that they wasted their money on technology that aged quickly. It's easy to buy the newest gadget… but infuriating to watch it go on sale for 50% off just weeks later. Live and learn!

Next up, check out these absolutely frightfully flavored pizza pies, like the dude who managed to put 19 toppings on a single pizza pie (for no extra charge!).

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