What things actually PAY for themselves?

[Ima saver]

Re: What things actually PAY for themselves?

My house has doubled in value since we built it 10 years ago, so it has paid for itself.

[jodi]

Re: What things actually PAY for themselves?

Hmmm...I guess I interpret this question a little differently than most. I consider it to mean what things I have bought over the years that if I had NOT bought, I would have spent more money in the long run. There are a lot of things I enjoy (Dish tv, digital recorder, internet) but considering the cost of these services each and every month, I don't think they are paying for themselves.
My immediate thought: my garden. The investment (maybe $10 on seeds) has saved us so much more over the growing season and in what we freeze.
Maybe my breadmaker - although I would really have to look at the price of ingredients versus how often I use it to see if the purchase price is covered.
Definitely the crockpot - cheap item, but since we use it at least once a week over many years, it has saved us money in our electric bill by not using the oven. I don't know specifics, but I do know that even running for hours, they save so much energy.
I'm sure there is more, but that's all I can think of at the moment...

[Ima saver]

Re: What things actually PAY for themselves?

All of my husband's tools cause they make us a living.

[mom-from-missouri]

Re: What things actually PAY for themselves?

The beef in the field, that will soon be in the freezer and on the plate.

[CJsoccerchic]

Re: What things actually PAY for themselves?

Internet - just cause you find the freebies and can sell stuff yourself!!!

[abowers]

Re: What things actually PAY for themselves?

Well, the yarn I've bought and made bags from, which I've then sold, has more than paid for itself. Selling the bags pays off for the cost of the yarn itself, allows me to knit which I love doing, and makes my hobby affordable.

My gym "membership" has totally paid off. At the end of January I paid $25 to use the University gym through the end of June. In the past 3 weeks I've gone 9 or 10 times, and I'm able to wear my belt on the next tightest hole already! I've lost 3-4 lbs, and I'm already feeling healthier.

Sadly we are in an apartment and don't own the washer/dryer. If we did that would pay for itself in no time! ($.50/wash, $.25/20 minutes of drying adds up quickly!)

[Ima saver]

Re: What things actually PAY for themselves?

My scale has paid for itself. It is just like a dr. scale and is accurate within 1/4 of a pound. I believe that weighing myself everyday and trying to keep my weight down, has made this a valuable tool. I have had it for over 25 years.

[Bluezy]

Re: What things actually PAY for themselves?

My one-and-only baby boy CJ has literally been an asset, monitarily as well as emotionally. The child tax credits added a great boost to our tax refund. Generous gifts to us throughout the past two years have helped us get on our feet.

Other than CJ, my Costco executive membership has paid for itself four fold by having the cheapest prices for perscriptions as well as the cash bonus and quarterly discounts in brokerage fees from Sharebuilder.

[On Track]

Re: What things actually PAY for themselves?

My little furry friends with their unconditional love.

[acezz4e_tish]

Re: What things actually PAY for themselves?

My pc pays for itself over and over again, i mean look at this site. i have recieved so many things from being online. so my free membership here has paid for other things time and time again as well.

[Thrifty Ray]

Re: What things actually PAY for themselves?

Our wood splitter and chainsaws ~ we purchase our wood by the log truck and the process and sale ~ we get our own wood (which is our only heat source) for 'free" this way.

Our labs ~ we breed and they have repaid us with unconditional love and a small income twice a year.

My knitting needles and yarn- endless enjoyment and I make all my friends a new scarf at christmas instead of buying 'stuff'....I craft sale to offset the cost of the yarn. This hobby has kept me out of the stores for a couple of years now, as I would rather knit than 'shop'.

The Tightwad Gazette books....'nough said.

[Ima saver]

Re: What things actually PAY for themselves?

My money magazine subscription. It taught me a lot about investing and helped me to get started.

[mom-from-missouri]

Re: What things actually PAY for themselves?

My fruit trees.

[CJsoccerchic]

Re: What things actually PAY for themselves?

Oooo... I've always wanted fruit trees!!

[mom-from-missouri]

Re: What things actually PAY for themselves?

I have some nut trees too