19 Products That Are Shockingly Overpriced

Bakery goods

For items that can easily be baked at home, you could be paying a 100 percent markup. Granted, convenience is a factor — especially for labor-intensive treats. But if you’re a big fan of bread, consider spending $50 to $200 on a bread-making machine for your kitchen. You throw in the ingredients, turn it on and walk away until it tells you it’s ready. (Your nose will also alert you!) It’s a relatively small investment to put a wide array of fresh-baked breads at your fingertips. Or spend $25 on a bread-making cookbook and another $30 on a good baking stone.