We’re looking to put together a list of things that college kids DON’T need for back to school, but might think they do. In our case, we thought we’d need a car (never used it, got street sweeping tickets, thank you City of Chicago). What were you sure you’d need but didn’t?

Leave your answers in the comments or email them to tips@consumerist.com with “College Money Wasters” in the subject. Thanks!

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