Things you can't go cheap on

[gekko]

Sunglasses I won't buy cheap, but I won't go overboard (as in designers).

Soccer equipment I usually buy near the most expensive in everything. Can't stand anything less than the international match balls (usually get the latest FIFA, U.S. Soccer, or MLS ball). Goalie gloves under $100 just tend not to provide the grip, and the go bad quickly. I tend to buy Adidas newest cleat for the year, but it's just I like them, not my fault they're so expensive. Have to buy the molded shin-guards.

Computers I usually won't go cheap, but that's because when I buy new, I want something new, not a year old. So I tend to always buy the latest and greatest.

Home theater I don't go crazy, but I won't do cheap either. I don't spend $10,000 because I want an HDMI-switching receiver, but I would if I had the money. I usually go for the mid-level, that is still affordable, but provides the features I want.