For me it was blades. When I learned the Gillette was discontinuing Swedes I was heartbroken. I had not found a blade that gave me such a great shave as the Swedes did. When I found a source for them I just kept placing orders with him until I had enough to last me for the rest of shaving life. It wasn't cheap, but it was less than I would have paid per pack at any B&M that had them in stock. Sometimes I feel a little foolish for doing that, then I take a look at all of those boxes of blades and I smile.