Share 'Dumbest thing you've bought for 'cross?'

While everyone is recommended what works well for them, what's the most retarded thing you've bought? 'Cross related of-course? I'll start. On a whim, I bought this: Okay, I paid like 25% of it's full price of $160, but still, I have no idea why I did it. The fur sure feels nice, maybe on an animal, but for 'cross? It would be the worst. It'd absorb water, retain dirt, and probably after a wh…