What are some expensive handmade things that people buy?

What are things that people buy without ever thinking about because they consider it a need as opposed to luxury/non-necessary item?

• I am only interested in items valued over $20, but most people will still research these items first before a purchase.  I know that's hard because $20 may seem insignificant.  For example, people always hesitate spending large amounts of money on vacations (after extensive research), but they don't realize how much they already spend on something like premium cable television.  In other words, you spend almost the same amount in both cases, but you hesitate to buy something simply because it is considered "unnecessary."  What makes or breaks a necessity in today's culture?

• Answer:

  I will try to answer with the best of my understanding. I will get it because they have it. I find it mostly true to anything, if your friend has a new toy, you will want one or a better one. If your neighbors got a new top of the line tv or an entertainment system, you would want one or again a better one. If a girl has a pretty dress the other girls would want a prettier one. It has something to do with people being raised on the concept of it is greener on the other side, that if your relatives/friends/neighbors...etc has/have something then their life must be perfect. From my own experience i bought a galaxy note 3 as soon as it was available to me, now i am the kind of person who keeps a close eye on the electronics and gadgets market and get excited when new stuff are announced, but when i got the note 3 i felt happy for 2 days and then it hit me i have the latest device, i can no longer be excited because there isn't something more advanced that i wish i had. So people buy things that are not really necessary for them to be happy, but it isn't the best decision all the time. Hope my answer is helpful.