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lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Does name brand mean it's better?

Ohfour · Hooker

Sometimes. It TOTALLY depends on the product!

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Depends on what you are buying.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I agree, it does depend on the product.

Mom gets her panties in a wad anytime store brand anything is bought.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

If it is on sale, I may buy a name brand product, otherwise, no. It really does depend on what the product is.

Forever Sunshine · Guru

Yep, depends on the product. Anything in specific you're referring to, lily

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Depends on the product. I buy Simply Heinz ketchup. No other will do. No high fructose corn syrup. Tastes like the ketchup i loved as a kid. There are some brand name things that seem to be a better quality. I will try off brands and generics but if they don't measure up , i don't get them again.

Ilumine · Regular

Totally depends on the product

Crayons Crayons
Most shoes
Most tools
Toilet paper
Name brand cola products (coke or Pepsi)
Band Aid Brand band aids
Chef knives
Cleaners

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Forever Sunshine wrote:
Yep, depends on the product. Anything in specific you're referring to, lily

No. Just discussing.

karl271 · Guru

As far as fashion goes, there are just too many imitations running around of brand names. And they are not necessarily cheap.
If you are buying just to show off the name maybe brand is important (if it is really the brand...)

Foods, I always buy the brand of the market I am shopping at. TruValu at Aeon; CGC at the consolidated grocers shops; and I forget the name Walgreens uses, but it is sold in Seiyu over here as Walgreens owns a controlling interest. Find that often times, the market brand is better than the well-known brand.

Only thing I do not buy like the above is bread; cannot beat the taste of the major bread makers.... Unless you are going to a very small bakery that is run by a family and then it is terrific or just awful.... LOL

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

About the only thing I buy that's name brand is kraft American slices.

I can't think of anything else.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Sometimes the brand is better. Toilet paper for example. Generic toilet paper is not soft and it takes 3 times as much to get the same absorbency as Quilted Northern or Cottonelle. Generic paper towels are no where near as absorbent as Viva or Bounty. And generic tissues will hurt your nose a lot faster.

Basically any paper product - the generic sucks compared to the brand name.

Also - the store brands matter, too - each one is different, some are good, some are not.

Crayola crayons are better. Sharpies are better. Cascade is better. Ticonderoga pencils are better.

It's a cost analysis - if something is going to not last as long or take more of the product to work, I'd rather buy the more expensive b/c in the long run, it's often cheaper.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

lilyofcourse wrote:
About the only thing I buy that's name brand is kraft American slices.

I can't think of anything else.

Not all Kraft slices are real cheese, you have to watch what the packaging says. The individually wrapped slices are "cheese food product".

There is a brand of cheese puffs in our stores "Chester". Much better than Cheetos.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

I prefer sliced cheese from the deli.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Meh - Kraft is better than the mainstream alternatives.

Kraft Cheese slices -
Ingredients: CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, MILK, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILKFAT, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM CITRATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, LACTIC ACID, ANNATTO AND PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR), NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR), ENZYMES, CHEESE CULTURE, VITAMIN D3

Bordan Cheese slices (I couldn't find the ingredient list on its own site)
Milk, Milk Nonfat, Milk Protein Concentrate, Buttermilk, Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Corn Syrup Solids, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum, Flavors Natural, Colors Added, Cheese Culture, Enzymes, Vitamin A Palmitate

Obviously - the Kraft is better.

However, real cheese ingredients -

Applegate American Cheese slices -

Ingredients
Cultured Pasteurized rBST-Free Milk, Water, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Enzymes [Non-Animal], Made With Vegetable Rennet.
Spices
None

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

We've had the american cheese "discussion" before. Don't you remember the Great American Cheese Debate?

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Yes. The great cheese debate.

I like the American cheese on my burgers, and it melts perfectly on grilled cheese, and makes scrambled eggs yummier.

FNW · Guru

Cheese!

I tend to read ingredients and make choices that way, rather than relying on brand names. More and more I'm seeing ingredients I cannot pronounce so I try to avoid those items.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
We've had the american cheese "discussion" before. Don't you remember the Great American Cheese Debate?

Yes, and I found REAL American CHEESE!

FNW · Guru

Isn't American cheese made with oil and not milk?

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

Here in Texas, HEB has its own line of paper
products: toilet paper (either SOFT or STRONG)
is wayyyyyy better than Cottonelle or Quilted
Northern. Their paper towels are stronger and
more absorbent than Brawny, Bounty, or Viva.
HEB breads are on a par with the national
brands, and much less expensive. And HEB
specialty breads (think baguettes or rye breads)
from the in-house bakery are far superior.

Dishwasher detergent - only Cascade will do
Cat food or litter - HEB
Frozen veggies - HEB
Soups/broth - HEB
Sugar/flour - HEB
Spices - only McCormick

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

At Costco, anything with the Kirkland brand is just as good as name brands.

For the dishwasher, I like Finish Tabs.

Hunt's ketchup and tomato products.

Tide and Downy for the laundry.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Cat litter - I like Scoop Away.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Cat litter, I like Arm and Hammer Clump and Seal Lightweight.

backpacker365 · Newbie

I always tell my husband that I buy for value - not price. I like nearly all Kroger Brand things - hence they are a good value. But if I did not like the brand? Any savings would be moot as I would not eat it.

I will buy scratch and dent and consider it a good value as long as the scratches wont matter or wont show.

But if its a brand that has high quality and will hold its value for resale then buying the name brand actually saves.

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

Yeah, I think that the brand, the item and it's pricing must all be taken into consideration. Like, seriously. Who wouldn't want a $185 paper clip?

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Ohfour · Hooker

Laundry Detergent
Dishwasher Soap
Toilet Paper
I think that's about it...

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Ohfour wrote:
Laundry Detergent
Dishwasher Soap
Toilet Paper
I think that's about it...

Well, and the booze...

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Now, dishsoap matters. Cheap dishsoap makes me break out, and you have to use 6 times the amount of Dawn to get the dishes clean.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

When trying something new, I only get one and the smallest I can get.

If it's good, I buy it again, if not, I dont.

Mayfield is the brass ring of milk around here, but I've found that Food City has a milk that is just as good, better really, and costs 2 dollars less.

Mayfield ice cream isn't as good as it use to be. I like Kays.

But Mayfield sour cream and cottage cheese is the best tasting.

I like Dawn dish soap. It's more cost effective.

I buy off brand cleaners mostly. Generally which ever is cheapest. Dollar General bathroom cleaner with bleach works just as well as clorox bathroom cleaner.

Dollar General feminine pads are only $4 and work great. Always gives me a rash every time I use one.

I'm not a Colonial bread fan. It's too dense and crumby at the same time. Kerns works.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

I have to use feline pine cat litter. Sugar kitty floods the box so the scoopable turns into hoo.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

We buy Aldi milk. I had to give up Mayfield b/c it's not rSBT free.

Also - I buy Publix organic ice cream - it's wonderful.

We only buy Martin's bread, buns, rolls, etc.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lawyerlady wrote:
Now, dishsoap matters. Cheap dishsoap makes me break out, and you have to use 6 times the amount of Dawn to get the dishes clean.

I agree. I only buy Dawn.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Southern_Belle wrote:
I have to use feline pine cat litter. Sugar kitty floods the box so the scoopable turns into hoo.

This must be kitty owner talk. I have no idea what you just said. confuse

chef · Guru

I tend to buy generic. I don't notice much of a difference.

One of the few things I'll only buy name brand is Velveeta. I've tried the store brands and they don't taste the same. I don't buy it often but I want the taste of it to be spot on when I do buy it.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
I have to use feline pine cat litter. Sugar kitty floods the box so the scoopable turns into hoo.
This must be kitty owner talk. I have no idea what you just said.

SB has a diabetic cat. This poor kitty pees....a lot more than a regular cat.

SB has to get a litter, that can handle the flood. wink

And not turn into a mess.

(I think I got that right, SB. wink )

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
I have to use feline pine cat litter. Sugar kitty floods the box so the scoopable turns into hoo.
This must be kitty owner talk. I have no idea what you just said.
SB has a diabetic cat. This poor kitty pees....a lot more than a regular cat.
SB has to get a litter, that can handle the flood.
And not turn into a mess.
(I think I got that right, SB.)

Bingo!

jlbear71 · Guru

I grew up on generic and government food being somewhat staples in the household. Store brand was a huge step up.

There are a few things that I prefer brand name over.

Hellmans mayo and Skippy peanut butter.

I can only use Tide or All Free and Clear laundry soaps.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
Yes. The great cheese debate.

I like the American cheese on my burgers, and it melts perfectly on grilled cheese, and makes scrambled eggs yummier.

The kids are big fans of colby jack.

FNW · Guru

Although I rarely eat it, I love velveeta. Flame away.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

jlbear71 wrote:
I grew up on generic and government food being somewhat staples in the household. Store brand was a huge step up.

There are a few things that I prefer brand name over.

Hellmans mayo and Skippy peanut butter.

I can only use Tide or All Free and Clear laundry soaps.

We have to use this. It's the only soap that doesn't make DD13 break out.

jlbear71 · Guru

Lawyerlady wrote:
jlbear71 wrote:
I grew up on generic and government food being somewhat staples in the household. Store brand was a huge step up.

There are a few things that I prefer brand name over.

Hellmans mayo and Skippy peanut butter.

I can only use Tide or All Free and Clear laundry soaps.
We have to use this. It's the only soap that doesn't make DD13 break out.

Sensitive skin sucks. I sometimes travel with my own sheets, depending on how long I am giong away. I try to use VRBO over hotels for longer stays. 1-2 nights is okay, longer I need to use my own or wash them with the F&C. Towels are usually okay.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

jlbear71 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
jlbear71 wrote:
I grew up on generic and government food being somewhat staples in the household. Store brand was a huge step up.

There are a few things that I prefer brand name over.

Hellmans mayo and Skippy peanut butter.

I can only use Tide or All Free and Clear laundry soaps.
We have to use this. It's the only soap that doesn't make DD13 break out.
Sensitive skin sucks. I sometimes travel with my own sheets, depending on how long I am giong away. I try to use VRBO over hotels for longer stays. 1-2 nights is okay, longer I need to use my own or wash them with the F&C. Towels are usually okay.

I tried Tide Free and Clear - she broke out in boils. All it is.

burns07 · Guru

Does name brand mean it's better?
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cars, boats, boots, booze, timepieces, firearms to name a few

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

burns07 wrote:
Does name brand mean it's better?
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cars, boats, boots, booze, timepieces, firearms to name a few

Booze for sure!

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

So what brand booze??

Timepieces? You mean a watch? I gave up my watch when we all started carrying our cell phones constantly. But, prior to that, i wore Timex watches cuz i liked the indiglo thing to check my watch.

Firearms, I have a smith and wesson 642 J frame .38 special with crimson trace. I kind of like the Bond Arms snakeslayer which is 2 shot gun but has interchangable barrels. I also found a gorgeos Kimber. But, i don't go shooting, i only carry from time to time for personal protection. So, i really dont' need another gun.

Forever Sunshine · Guru

I'm a sensitive skin'er too. I've tried most detergents for sensitive skin but Tide Free and Clear was the worst. I used to use All but one time A&H sensitive free and clear was on sale so I bought it. I've been using that for over ten years with no problems. Most everything I buy has to be free and clear of scents and other things or I'm scratching myself to death practically.

burns07 · Guru

well, don't drink anymore but used to consume copious amounts of scotch--single-malt,neat--no water, no ice--and believe me, you can taste the difference between cheap(well)scotch and brand-name stuff--am fortunate enough to own a pair of charlie dunn boots--the best have ever seen/worn/bought, period--by timepieces, yes, meant watches--cartier/rolex--quite simply the best in the world--boats,sort of personal preference/use intended for but again, quality of workmanship/design is easy to appreciate--years ago we transitioned from consumers to conservers and we'd rather buy quality once than keep replacing junk

NAOW · Vette's SS

I used to always buy generic, but I've learned I usually prefer name brand. I like Target and Sam's Club store brand stuff though. Except for alcohol. I recently needed rum and decided to try the Sam's brand, a big bottle too.. DH calls it lighter fluid. We are going to have to find another use for it cause I'm not drinking it.

Forever Sunshine · Guru

Lighter fluid