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In a world largely governed by consumerism, it may be hard to discern what purchases are really worth your money, and which ones are just your impulses talking.

Just pause for a moment. This year, shoppers spent a record $9.12 billion on Black Friday and another record $11.3 billion on Cyber Monday, making it the biggest online shopping day in history. This almost irresistible urge to buy things is created by smart selling strategies that largely play on our fears of missing out (who doesn’t like a good deal now and then!).

So how do we find rational ground in this buying craze? How do we measure what things we need and what we don’t, what’s worth our money and what’s not?

Well, this Ask Reddit thread may have some answers. “What brand name is actually 100% worth spending more for?” someone asked and people started sharing the splurges that, according to them, were totally worth their money.

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    "What Brand Name Is Actually 100% Worth Spending More For?" (45 Answers) Pyrex glass cookware and food storage containers.

    I've had cheaper things crack on me, lids break. But Pyrex lasts forever.

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    Zoe DiAnni
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a pyrex shatter in the oven, 3 years later I still occasionally find little pebbles of glass!

    Alison Hell
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've heard that too in more recent years about pyrex. The old school stuff seems to be better.

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    Stephanie Ladd
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The pyrex you want has the logo all caps. After they were sold it was changed to all lowercase. The all caps logo stuff is by far the better and I've had the newer stuff shatter and crack. It's not the same as it was

    Firefly
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks for the info. I didn't know they had sold the company. Now I'll know what to look for at yard sales.

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    Carol Emory
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the girls in our complex dropped a Pyrex baking dish and cracked the tile on the floor. The Pyrex dish was fine.

    Samantha Mix
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Caution!! pyrex, all lowercase, is a much lower quality of the branded name than the full-on, og PYREX.

    Marie Dahme
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love vintage Pyrex. Going to yard sales and finding some old Pyrex makes my heart flutter !

    LMW
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YES!! Marie, I went thrifting yesterday and found a Pyrex glass scalloped edge baking dish. I paid $1.50 for it! Turns out, this dish is very rare and people are paying good money for it

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    Caiman 94920
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The. newer pyrex has a different recipe and is not as strong as the original product

    G.G. Canuck
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to work at a steel mill. One of the blast furnaces ran at 1300°F. The viewing window would shatter sometimes when the furnace was warming up after internal maintenance. A cleaver person made the frame a bit bigger and used a Pyrex baking pan instead of a new window. The Pyrex held up 10X longer for less than a tenth of the cost!

    Id row
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've had pyrex break on me before, I was surprised. It only fell 3 inches.

    Kathryn Baylis
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve had my Pyrex for nearly 25 years. The plastic lids on casserole dishes might need replacing, but none of the glass does (including glass lids).

    Celeste
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm 45 and I inherited my mother's Pyrex when she passed away three years ago. Some of them had been anniversary gifts from my dad early in their marriage.

    Sandy Hemphill
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pyrex used to be made in the US and was wonderful. A couple decades ago, manufacture was farmed out to China where different minerals are used in production. This new formula is inferior to the older / original formula. Newer pieces do shatter easily and cannot take the heat (literally). The old stuff is best.

    Barong
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We love Pyrex, but the lids are just ok. Fortunately they are cheap to replace. We've used them for decades for our kitchen storage, mise en place, and meal prep. In that I've even dropped them on our brick floor and other accidents and they survived. I've broken a couple but they are very durable. If you can find old Pyrex, some were made from borosilicate glass (Laboratory glass) they may be more durable for thermal shock but the current thick tempered glass Pyrex uses is still quite durable and I recommend them. By the way, borosilicate glass requires boron to manufacture and is toxic so I'm fine with choice to switch to tempered glass.

    Monica Pryts
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First time I used a brand new Pyrex dish, it shattered to bits all over the oven. Never had problems with other brands.

    Carlton L. Fox
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pyrex should come with a warning. Place in cold oven! Same with most ceramic/glass cooking vessels.

    Randy Volz
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    100% I still have (and use) the Pyrex bakewear set my parents got as a wedding present in 1952.

    Hey!
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my brother #1 packed my stuff from my late mother's, he accidentally put in Pyrex casseroles that belonged to brother #3. I shipped them back and both handles came out broken. I had packed that triple layers. It's too bad.

    debra watts
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've had pyrex ovenwear explode in my hands, but I do like their mixing bowls and measuring cups

    Jaguarundi
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Older Pyrex yes, new Pyrex, no. The manufacturing materials have been changed and I will not buy it again. I'll buy the older stuff at flea markets and yard sales. (You can tell if it's the "good stuff" by the shape of the handles and no metric measurements on the bottom).

    Dorothy Reiser
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Got my first set of Pyrex casserole dishes in college 1977. Still in good condition.

    Christof Irran
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had Pyrex not just crack on me but shatter. Had a power outage and tried to keep food in the Pyrex dish warm by placing it IN FRONT (not inside) the fireplace. the dish didn't survive that.

    Tara Robinett
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was told that repeated temp changes, fridge to microwave, mostly is what cause Pyrex to shatter. And that is after years of use. I have some that was well-used by my grandmother.

    Jonathan Stewart
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You need to buy PYREX not pyrex. The image is in correct in this article.

    Scott Baysinger
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    PYREX was made of borosilicate glass. pyrex is just ordinary disposable glass. It's a shame really.

    Demongrrrrl
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the '60s my mom had a Pyrex casserole dish that exploded in the oven. Ever after, we called that recipe "Exploding Seafood Casserole."

    Ruth Hempsey
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have old pyrex casserole bottoms but the lids broke so many years ago I can't remember. They're good products but not perfect. They changed the formula at some point and they're not as durable as they were originally.

    Chris Marshall
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Twaddle. Pyrex chips and shatters readily. Don't believe the hype.

    Illusion
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The amount of times I've dropped my mom's 30+ year old pyrex glass measuring cups... And not a single ding or crack. Those things might outlive my grandkids if I ever have any XD

    Josh and Suzy Larsen
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Old PYREX is good for temp shift new pyrex (yes caps vs no caps matters)new is microwave safe but no longer fridge to oven safe. it'll explode in safety shards because it's not borosilicate glass anymore.

    Asphalt Bubblegum
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A golden rule with all glass cookware is to never subject it to sudden extreme changes of temperature, such as putting a frozen meal in a preheated oven, and definately don't pour cold or luke warm water into a boiling hot glass dish. It says, "No range top or broiler" for damned good reasons. The sudden and uneven heating or cooling of the glass will shatter it, no matter how well-made it is.

    Helen Taylor
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I seem to only have a old school Pyrex. Not sure from what I’ve heard that I could trust new Pyrex.

    Terry Tobias
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've got Pyrex mixing bowls and cookware that I bought for my first apartment back in the 80's! They've been with me for multiple moves and times in storage. They're indestructible and still look good!

    The Veil of Fire
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still have Pyrex also have the best more accurate measurements. Always use their measuring cups.

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    Kaj Boelsen
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Be mindful there is PYREX (the durable original) and pyrex (the shattering budget version made by the same producer) to

    Molly Kelly
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Make sure it’s ‘PYREX’ brand not ‘pyrex’ ( it matters) the heating/expansion/explosion effect is different and the lower case pyrex brand can shatter with temp difference.

    Andrea Stone
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve got Pyrex that’s older than me. Corningware, too. They were my Nana’s

    Mary Ker
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pyrex USED to be worth more, but has changed tobe less durable.

    CD King
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pyrex is the best and Corningwear dishes. You can't go wrong

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    "What Brand Name Is Actually 100% Worth Spending More For?" (45 Answers) I'm a frugal bastard but I swear by Dawn dish soap.

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    L. Lawrence
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep...for dishes, for grease spots on clothing, and for some reason it kills fleas on animals almost instantly without any harsh chemical odors or poisons. Great for kittens too young for flea dips.

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    “There's a certain hack to buying well-known quality brands,” Lina Survila, the founder of Abstract Stylist magazine and creator of metaverse news newsletter The Wearables Daily told Bored Panda in an interview.

    Lina argues that the brand name is not everything, “but if you're a consumer who usually gets bored of your old clothing, it's better to buy brands that other people love too.” In this case, Lina argues, after some time you will be able to easily sell the item.

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    "What Brand Name Is Actually 100% Worth Spending More For?" (45 Answers) In all honesty, tupperware.

    My mom has some tupperware containers that are almost as old as me and they are still in good condition. It's rare that I can find plastic containers that are even close in quality and durability.

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    PunnyPanda
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Used to feel the same about Rubbermaid, but unfortunately it's not what it used to be... :(

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    acme brand dynamite

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    "What Brand Name Is Actually 100% Worth Spending More For?" (45 Answers) Crayola. Rose Art crayons have haunted me since I was a child! Till the day I pass.

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    Moreover, “That would never work with fast fashion brands because worn-out pieces are usually in no condition to sell, and people do not want thrift for fast fashion brands, which they usually can buy with big discounts anyway,” Lina explained.

    In that way, Lina continued, “we help consume less and choose ethically made items that have value even after a few years of wearing.” She added that the same rule applies to anything you can think of from household brands to children’s toys, and even art.

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    "What Brand Name Is Actually 100% Worth Spending More For?" (45 Answers) Fiskars stuff: axes, shovels, hammers, but also scissors.

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    "What Brand Name Is Actually 100% Worth Spending More For?" (45 Answers) Toyota for anyone who drives their car into the ground. Maybe not so much if you lease.

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    However, Lina agreed that not everyone can spend a lot of money on a new jacket. “But this cycle of conscious consumerism also lets people buy second-hand good quality items for a reasonable price,” she said. “So I would suggest doing your research on quality brands and mixing your wardrobe with new and second-hand items,” Lina concluded.

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    KitchenAid stand mixer. I’ve had mine for over 10 years now, use it at least once a week and takes a beating during Christmas time and it still works like a charm.

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    Tabitha Martel
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People that have older ones, passed down from parents/grandparents etc, yours ran so nicely for so long because of the all steel motor. Almost all of the models now have some plastic which burn out more quickly. As a professional baker who operates out of a licensed home kitchen, I've killed two motors in 8 years lol. This Christmas I'm finally paying for the pro line that has an all steel motor.

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    #11

    "What Brand Name Is Actually 100% Worth Spending More For?" (45 Answers) Q-tips.

    I don't know what all the other brands and generics are doing, but I swear their cotton to stick ratio is always off. Too pokey or too soft. Can't be just me...

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    Stephanie Ladd
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh the off brand the stick always bends too like it's made with a cooked noodle

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    #12

    3M Post-It Notes.

    Making an adhesive strong enough to stop the notes curling up at the edge and falling off, but weak enough that you can remove and replace them at will, seems to be outside the skill set of every other company.

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    Loudawg76
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I recall reading somewhere that the Post-it’s were created from a mistake with a different invention. The glue not strong enough for the original purpose or something?

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    "What Brand Name Is Actually 100% Worth Spending More For?" (45 Answers) Bra. I never had one fit me properly until I was fitted at Nordstrom and then handed a $60 bra with a size I didn't know was even made and it fit like a glove and was comfortable AND it made my boobs look good.

    Edit: Thank you to dimpletown for suggesting I edit this comment to add the brand, which is Natori, they make my 30DD "over the shoulder boulder holder".

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    "What Brand Name Is Actually 100% Worth Spending More For?" (45 Answers) Philadelphia cream cheese!

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    Telmo Belo
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I tried to make cheesecake (the soft cold type) at home a few times. I tried store brand cheese and Philadelphia and the taste difference was staggering

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    Corelle ware. That s**t is damn near indestructible and bonus it’s been around for forever so you often find it super cheap at thrift shops.

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    GoldfishCrackers
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Broke one the other day and couldn’t believe it. Was like some sort universe glitch.

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    #16

    Kerrygold salted butter

    Edit: lol didn't see this blowing up. Thanks for the upvotes and awards!

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    Yeti. Friend’s brother is a firefighter and was called to put out a car fire. After it was extinguished, they found a Yeti with ice water still in it in the cup holder.

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    Eric S.
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's practically a commercial right there. Unless for some reason the Yeti cup caused the fire, that would be less cool. But hilarious.

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    #18

    "What Brand Name Is Actually 100% Worth Spending More For?" (45 Answers) Ziplock bags. F**k them store brands.

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    Bounty paper towels

    Edit: my highest upvoted comment is about.....paper towels? WTF Reddit

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    Todd Lee
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a cheapskate like my grandma but I pay the price for good quality when warranted.. I like cheaper Costco and Walmart paper towels just fine. They clean messes. Cheap is good.

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    #20

    "What Brand Name Is Actually 100% Worth Spending More For?" (45 Answers) I always pay the little extra for a Bic lighter over the cheap transparent ones. They rarely break and they're more ergonomic.

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    LeeAnne B
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The BiC lighters have gone through the wash, fallen out of pockets and the are still going strong.

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    #21

    Le Creuset Dutch oven.

    Looks, performance, durability - should last you a lifetime if you look after it.

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    Nobody
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what do you mean *a* lifetime!? if looked after they will last generations!

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    This will get downvoted but I bought my MacBook Pro in 2010 and it is still running fine. Before that I was going through toshiba and hp laptops every 2-3 years. In my case the MacBook has been the cheapest laptop I've ever had

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    Any of the top Toilet papers. Don't skimp on s**t tissue. Your butt will thank you.

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    Oxo. Kitchen utensils, housewares in general, their stuff is so intuitively made and well designed, and just looks great to boot. If they make a version of anything I need, I will always choose their brand over anyone else’s.

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    Green Tree
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oxo nearly always wins when Americas Test Kitchen (PBS cooking show) tests gadgets

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    #25

    "What Brand Name Is Actually 100% Worth Spending More For?" (45 Answers) As a lefty, Zebra F-402 pens.

    Fine point, no smear, no pressing hard to get a clean line. Since I discovered them I can’t go back to other ball point pens

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    A Swiss Army Knife. Use that baby everywhere.

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    #27

    "What Brand Name Is Actually 100% Worth Spending More For?" (45 Answers) Don’t cheap out on appliances.

    I got a Bosch set for my washer/dryer and so far they’ve outlasted 3 sets of my father-in-law’s LGs, Samsungs, and another one I don’t remember. People complain appliances don’t last as long as they used to, and while I don’t disagree, it’s often because they buy the cheap models.

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    Eric S.
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Frigidaire front loader and dryer set are 25 years old and still work like brand new (tip: never use the detergent drawer for anything, and always keep the door ajar between washes). Same with my whirlpool fridge (although I did have to replace the thermostat, $25 on Amazon and 15 minutes after watching the video on YouTube.

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    #28

    Stanley stainless steel vacuum/thermos bottles. I have one that holds a 12-cup pot of coffee that I bought at a neighbor’s estate sale 30 years ago and it was probably 20 years old then. It still works exactly as promised.

    I did have trouble cleaning the coffee crud out of the bottom of it until I saw a Heloise Hint on this: Fill it about 1/3 full of hot tap water and drop in about 4 denture-cleaning tablets and let it sit overnight. You wouldn’t believe how clean it is after that treatment!

    Wow! I had no idea this would take off line this. Thank you! I thought you want to have a look at my old Stanley:

    [Stanley Vacuum Bottle/thermos](https://imgur.com/gallery/38TZfG1)

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    Chich
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had one for years but lost in a move. looked like it fell down a mountainside but still worked just fine.

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    #30

    Coca-Cola. Unbranded coke is just meh.

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    #31

    "What Brand Name Is Actually 100% Worth Spending More For?" (45 Answers) According to my wife, Feminine products that aren't name brand either don't function well or are extremely uncomfortable. Having a more comfortable time during that part of the month is far superior to using uncomfortable products to make it twice as bad. (Her words, not mine.)

    To add: I'm 33 and been with my wife since we were in high school. I've purchased a lot of these products myself, even when I was first dating her. It's either being a paper or cardboard insert that is rough/uncomfortable or the cotton is just not safe and doesn't stay together as it should (as a few have stated here as well). This is mostly from store or off brands at Fred Meyer (Kroger) as that's where we've always shopped, or the occasional Safeway trip. We don't have any Walmart or Costcos near us so we have no idea how their brands are.

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    #32

    As a teacher, Expo whiteboard markers

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    TKA
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is one of the things the teachers ask for by brand, most items on the school supply list do not say a specific brand.

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    #33

    Zippo lighters

    Amazing quality. Lifetime guarantee with a no questions asked repair or replacement policy. You can find a broken one randomly on the street, mail it to them and they will repair or replace it.

    A zippo lighter will last generations.


    For anyone interested but doesn’t like using lighter fluid. Zippo now makes inserts for both butane and electric arc lighters.

    https://www.zippo.com/collections/lighter-inserts

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    JB
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lighter fluid also helps get rid of labels and glue residue from tape!

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    #35

    Corelle dishware. It's sleek, durable and lightweight.

    It's basically the kevlar of dishes

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    Bob La Capra
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But if you ever drop and break a plate be very careful handling the broken pieces. The edges are razor sharp

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    #36

    Ticonderoga pencils >>>>

    i’ll write a whole 10 page essay by hand with one of those babies

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    April Caron
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Staedtler! Made with wood from the Black Forest. They actually weigh more. Take a Staedtler Pencil and a Ticonderoga pencil and compare their weight… Staedtler is just a more solid pencil. The green ones are my absolutely fave!

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    #38

    "What Brand Name Is Actually 100% Worth Spending More For?" (45 Answers) Any paints. House paint, car, boat, trains and planes. Usually the higher the cost, the better the paint. Love Sherwin Williams “Emerald” products as house paint.

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    Chich
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You do not save anything buying cheap paint for serious projects. Save now but pay more later. I've had to repaint cheap painted items while better quality stuff is still looking fine.

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    Michelin high-performance tires - long-lasting tread, quiet, excellent traction.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Michelin is by far the best brand of tires in the world. They invented pretty much all the tech and innovations that are copied by the competition, and their products are not even expensive (all things considered). You won’t get a better quality for the price, guaranteed. But for some reason they suck at marketing and don’t have the recognition they deserve.

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    Pretty much anything made in America, Japan, or Germany is going to be better quality that all the Chinese c**p being sold on Amazon. Everything from kitchen knives to cars. Of course you'll pay a premium since they aren't made with slave labor.

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    Stephanie Ladd
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I disagree. Many American made things I've had aren't as good as their foreign counterparts. Japanese things are almost always the best

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    Not a brand but the golden rule for tools. Buy the cheap one first. If it breaks buy the expensive one. If the expensive one breaks buy a few of the cheap ones.

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    JB
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you use the cheap ones to the point it's worn down, broken, or you know you'll be using it loads, then get the expensive one.

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    Duluth Trading Company (especially for underwear). There was a half off sale a while back and I got enough that I never have to wear other brands.

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    Bosch appliances

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    Donkeywheel
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    TBH it used to be but quality is declining. So much that Bosch themselves introduced Bosch Pro to provide (for example) very good tools or appliances. But the brand is unfortunately not a quality guarantee anymore.

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