Personally, I buy protein powder even though I know the ingredients are actually too cheap to justify the price. But I’m too lazy, and the reward of a cold chocolate shake after working out makes me forget about the outrageous cost. It’s a little guilty pleasure I’ve come to terms with.

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    I purchased 2 sticks of ram yesterday. Even used, like the ones I purchased, it’s overpriced.

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      No shade at the other answers, but I feel this is the only answer to the actual question concerning “overpriced” items. Even OP’s example, they are getting something for their extra expense: convenience. The others are things that people are buying even though there are less expensive alternatives available, but I don’t think anyone would say they aren’t at least getting a perceived value for the extra cost.

      On the other hand, we have historic RAM prices to get an idea of true value, and it is only speculation that is driving up the cost. The RAM hasn’t gotten any better, it’s not even new, it cost you more than it should, but you need it, so you have to suck it up and pay a premium while getting nothing extra in return.