People Are Sharing 28 Once-Affordable Things That Have Become So Expensive They're Not Worth It

"It's almost impossible to leave the house without being confronted by how gosh darn expensive everything is. Even being a hermit has its costs, given the ungodly amount we're all paying for the roof over our heads. Recently, people on Reddit shared things that have become so expensive they're not even worth it, and their responses are so spot on it's kind of maddening. Here's what they said:"

""Any product or service offered by a publicly traded company. The endless march toward more and more profit every year has and will continue to destroy any value offered to the consumer." "Anything that is good will be made as bad as possible by the constant cost cutting and price increases that don't stop until just before the consumer stops buying. They will offer as little value and quality as they can before you stop paying. This is how the incentives are aligned.""

Everyday services and leisure activities have increased sharply in price, altering consumer behavior. Haircuts rose from $18 to $45, prompting DIY buzzcuts. Dining out now often costs $50 for two, up from under $30, reducing restaurant visits. Concerts beyond local independent venues frequently feel overpriced. Skiing day passes average about $100 and often include time restrictions, turning the activity into a luxury. Many consumers observe that publicly traded companies prioritize profit growth through cost-cutting and price increases, which erodes product and service value over time.

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