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I find that if I really like a product, I don't want to have to go to the trouble of finding a new one in future if I lose/break the first one. Often, even if it's something that you wouldn't realistically expect to break, I'll buy a few of it just in case, like clipboards, or document cases.
Another is consumables. For example, I bought an unusual eraser holder that has replaceable inserts for it. I really like it, so of course I had to buy 20 years' worth of inserts because I can almost guarantee they'll stop making inserts before I'm finished using the product.
For bulk food prep, it's often easier to work in batches. For example, I might make 5 days' worth of breakfasts at once, and store them in the fridge. In that case, I need
5 * <number of people>worth of containers. I also need to account for contingencies: what if a guest stays over? I don't strictly need that many identical containers, but it makes for a good system