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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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    #2

    "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!

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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.

    #4

    "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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    #5

    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.

    #8

    "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.

    #10

    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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    "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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    Stephanie Did It
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do they make double-barrel slingshots in 38GG? I'm weirdly shaped too.

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

    You mean small frame, big boobs? Same here—-since I was a teenager, so you can only imagine. I am deliriously happy when I can find a good bra that fits, is reasonably affordable, and is comfortable, but doesn’t overemphasize my size (I downplay it because of all the people in my life/past who dismissed me as stupid or easy, or who wouldn’t recognize me in a picture of just my face—-staring at a person’s chest is rude AF, just look me in the eye, FFS!)

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

    A good bra is like a good friend, it's there to support you.

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

    There's a reddit and a calculator known as abrathatfits that aims to provide people with much better knowledge of their actual size and assisting the ladies with odder combinations in finding bras that fit. They also have a ton of resources on shape/placement issues. Signed, a husband looking to get the wife a bra that actually works this Christmas.

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

    20 years ago I was walking past the changing rooms in a Kmart and heard two women talking, sounded like a mother and daughter. The mom voice said "But a bra is an INVESTMENT!"

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

    Never have I been so glad to have small boobs. Stopped wearing bras when Covid hit. Now I hate bras and rarely wear one

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

    If someone invents comfortable bras with interchangeable cup sizes, the one-third of us humans with differently sized breasts will shower you with money and affection.

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

    Yes like one wants to be a D but the other is just chilling at a C and a half? Why? Just why?

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

    Oof. 36 double-D here and I get it. I have to crack my back joints every night. That’s why I’m never getting pregnant. Resulting tissue maturation would be even more of a pain.

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

    In UK go to Bravissimo, loads of choice and also things like t shirts with invisible help and well cut shirts that won't gape

    Pizzagirl 91
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The problem with this is, you regret the investment as soon as you have multiple weight changes. I went through two pregnancies (one unsuccessful, one successful with twins), and both times, my boobs grew about 2 cup sizes early on, but never shrank back. My sister went through the same. Now I've gone through about 20 bras in 4 years, all of which cost at least 40€, and all of which fit perfectly when I bought them, but none of them will fit me in any future I can conceive (no pun intended). If it was any less obvious and hurtful, I'd go without bra, but I'm stuck in the vicious circle. If my conversion tables are right, I'm at 42F in US sizes now. Maybe I'll sew my own, can't be harder than shopping...

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

    Had exactly the same experience! Went to Nordstrom’s and got a Natori bra. here is my secret… Once you know your size, go onto eBay, do a search, put NWT new with tags. Then save the search. Whenever one appears, I snap it up at a fraction of the price.

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

    I am gonna have to go to Nordstrom’s. Too many years of buying “bra in a box” in those pull out shelves… causing dig marks in my shoulders!

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

    Those grooves in your shoulders are permanent I think. I didn't know it was from the incorrect fitting of the bra.

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

    Yes, there are people just randomly quoting Bette Midler in Beaches.

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

    hehehe ive never worn a bra before. thx to my autism, and growing up with my hippie grandparents. almost 31, and I dont see any reason to start now.

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

    Bravissimo in the UK are fab too. Didn't even blink at my 28HH's. Stock good quality brands that look good and keep the bad boys in place!

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

    Yeah, I wear a 28G. That's not a size that is sold in my not-small city. Getting a bra that fits properly is a life-saver.

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

    I'm sorry but which brand? We're naming brands and here just says a bra. There are different brands, so which one?!

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

    Omg yes Natori changed the bra world for me too, highly recommend! Get them from Nordstrom Rack, so much cheaper there

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

    I know underwires give the best support, but I have never found comfortable ones, even when professionally fitted.

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

    You should never be uncomfortable in your bra. I know when i worked at Victoria's secret when i would measure someone we had a size run of every bra size in this giant dresser back in the fitting rooms, and in each size bin there is one of every best selling bra style in there. So you get measured, have them give you the size box and just go try all the styles on in one shot. Not for anything but you don't even need underwire anymore, they are making really good wireless styles that are super comfy but look amazing. Good luck, and the bra should be comfortable, it's ok for them to be slightly off on sizing you, it's not an exact science it's a starting point and you won't hurt their feelings.

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

    Do they have one for someone with 2 different cup sizes? Didn't think so...

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

    Back in my younger days litterally no bra would fit (I called my boobz udders) plus all the backpain and headache they caused me was horrible. Got them resized to a nice B cup, maybe a little small at the time but I've ever regretted saying goodbye to them. A good fitting bra is worth gold!

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

    Change has a wide size range and most of them are reasonably priced, especially if there is a sale going on.

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

    We nicked named it a "knocker locker" aka the over the shoulder boulder holder.

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

    I used to be a 30 DD! It was about impossible to find a bra that fit. I gave up and went braless. There wasn't enough to sag or bounce anyway.

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

    Try the Prima Donna Madison style, you will never go back to a cheap bra.

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

    This one is a hit or miss for me. I found a comfy, well-fitted bra at Walmart, finally, for a low cost and has lasted me a year, so far. I've been professionally fitted at specialty bra stores and bought $80 suggested bras that came apart within months. The biggest issue I have is the higher up the cup size, the higher up the band size goes.

    Mountainslady1
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe that's my problem... I keep going to Victoria Secret and they never fit me right.. and the band keeps giving me chest pain....

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

    I am weirdly shaped in the opposite way. 40A is hard to find, Pepper has them and it was life-changing.

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

    I am a busty plus size, I buy from Yours. Unfortunately due to ill health, I've put on some weight but I bought some expanders and also little silicon pads to hold the shoulder straps in place. I have 14 of different ages, same style (moulded cup) and the oldest ones (5 years old) are starting to wear out. I put on a different bra every day so that they can "rest". I wash them on their own in the machine in net bags, and hang to dry. My bras work hard but really last.

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

    $60 for me is a sale. Was a H cup by 16 and they only came in beige.

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

    Just need to try them on, I buy $30 bras, a certain brand, not expensive and fit well.

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

    I swear, if you're bigger than a C cup you HAVE to buy a high end bra. I'm a 36DD and I will always buy PINK 'wear everywhere' t shirt bras. The only problem is I have to order online, our local store never carries my size.

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

    If you get yourself properly fitted, provided you don't have a much larger size, you won't need to pay a lot of money for a bra. The main issue is that most females don't know what their real size is. Those fancy bras you think are worth $60-$150 each are made in the same place those lesser known brands are made, from the same materials. You are paying extra for the name, not the manufacturing. This isn't the case for all less expensive brands, but it is the case for the majority.

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    #14

    "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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    #15

    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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    #19

    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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    "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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    #22

    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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    #23

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

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    #24

    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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    #26

    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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    #39

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

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    Donkeywheel
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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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    #41

    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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    #43

    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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    #44

    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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    #45

    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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    #46

    North Face products are usually worth the price. The jackets and fleeces are durable and have great insulation.

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    #47

    Anything that seperates you from the ground. Tires, Mattress, shoes etc

    Edit: words are hard

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    #48

    For cars, Toyota or Honda. They just last forever and maintenance on them (atleast my 07 Yota) is super easy and cheap compared to other brands. I’m assuming the new ones are still like that.

    I also have to add in the Citizen brand for watches. While citizen makes all sorts of thing (pretty damn good Swiss style lathes I might add) their watches are seriously top notch for the price. Most are Eco-drives powered by sunlight and an atomic version of their watches start at like $500. You can find certain eco drives for $100 on Amazon. I own a few of their watches, one being 10 years old. Have never had to reset the time on it (it’s perpetual) and still holds time perfectly. Paid $180 for it.

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

    I have a n 07 Yaris with 250k miles and it still runs like a top. Plan to have it until it falls apart.

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    #49

    For running shoes, go with the brands that are known for running. Saucony, Brooks, Asics, New Balance, I'm sure some would name others. Each maker will have a shoe suited to your feet and running style.

    Name brands that happen to have running shoes - Nike, Adidas, Reebok - are a bit more of a crapshoot. They might be good, but dollar for dollar still won't beat the above, especially for durability.

    If you hate running, your legs, and yourself, by all means get some off brand from Payless.

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    #50

    "What Brand Name Is Actually 100% Worth Spending More For?" (45 Answers) Herman-miller. My chair from them saved my back over quarantine

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

    I was hesitant to spend so much on a chair, but have used it every working day for almost a decade age and it still saves my back just like the day it was new

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    #51

    Anker cables. They’re super resilient and they just work. Plus they’ve got a lifetime warranty. I’ve personally called them about a cable that stopped working and they sent me a free replacement.

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    #52

    Pepto Bismol.

    I don't know why, but it just tastes more palatable than any of the off brands. The competition tastes chalky and bad in a way Pepto just doesn't. Pepto isn't exactly good? But it's refreshingly inoffensive. Which is an especially important criteria when my stomach is upset.

    Always buy brand name Pepto.

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    #53

    "What Brand Name Is Actually 100% Worth Spending More For?" (45 Answers) Vitamix blenders. I’ve had mine for years, and it still blends like it is brand new.

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

    Vitamix blenders are expensive but you will literally have it the rest of your life. The company even repairs if need be.

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    #54

    Charmin Ultra Soft

    Edit: obligatory thank you to the kind stranger who gave this comment gold! Never knew people were as passionate about their TP brand as they are about the over/under debate (the correct answer is over).

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    #56

    Spotify premium. Almost all the music I need, all in 1 place across all devices.

    Best subscription easily.

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

    Been with Spotify since Itunes screwed me out of 100's of $$$ of paid for music! I am an avid music lovers and my PS give me an awesome library, I have a ridiculous playlist playground. Only Audible gets more love!

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    #57

    Patagonia, hands down. Their items are made to last a lifetime and are quality

    I also really like PACT. They carry various clothing items made from organic cotton that are super comfortable and well worth spending more for. Rec the underwear and socks

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    #58

    Yorkshire Tea.

    Yorkshire Gold are the best teabags, and all the other teabags can f**k off.

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    #59

    Carhartt socks. I am super picky about my socks. If they're too tight, my feet sweat and get cold. If too loose, they bunch up in my shoes as I walk. Too thin and they're useless in winter. Too thick and they are too tight when I'm wearing shoes.

    Carhartt produces several socks that are perfect, especially for winter. Loose enough to let my feet breathe, not too thick to feel uncomfortable in my shoes, and no bunching as I walk.

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    #60

    Zojirushi rice cooker

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

    Ahhh yea I have this!!! The ten cup rice cooker!!!! (Love the little elephant logo!)

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    #61

    Boar’s head deli meats

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

    Knew someone that worked there. They legit care insanely about their quality and reputation. They send undercover people to spot check stores to make sure they are following their safety and freshness rules. Even down to making sure the condiment displays are arranged right. If the place fails they refuse to sell to them anymore

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    #62

    Levi’s

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

    I loved my Levi 505s until they decided the already tiny pockets in women's jeans needed to be shrunk further to the point of utter uselessness. So now I'm looking for a new brand. 😡

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    #63

    Redwing work boots. I only buy their upper-level boots and have never regretted the purchase. I started with other brands and once I hit Redwings I was done.

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

    Just don't buy timberlands. Bought a 300 dollar pair, it's sole dissolved after 1 year. Dissolved. Only 1 year. And I hardly wore it. ??!?

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    #64

    Smart food white cheddar popcorn

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    #65

    When it comes to headphones, ol’ mate Senny (Sennheiser) is a strong contender. A $50 pair of cans I bought from them sounds like a $120 pair of cans and last just as long. The further up the price rungs you go, the less total dominance they have, but they’re still very good.

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

    I was a senny man for years being a dj, but went out on a limb with last pair. Got a brand called AIAIAI. They are a modular headphone so I can buy just the headband, just the speakers or just the cups, just the leads. I can customise the headphone to exactly how I want it to be and can change bits out if I want it to sound or feel different. Also if any part brakes I just buy a new part rather than having to buy a whole new set of Cans and they sound amazing

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    #66

    Vernors, the original ginger ale. It's not available everywhere so I pay a premium when I find it. The other brands are way too sweet.

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    #67

    Shimano Ultegra bicycle components. Works smoothly. Reliable. Can't complain.

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

    I rebuilt stuff 35 years ago with Shimano derailleurs when I couldn't find Suntour, and now Shimano has taken the top spot !

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    #68

    Olaplex. I use the shampoo and conditioner. It expensive but I don’t use it everyday. It’s one of the very few expensive hair care brands that I honestly think is worth the money.

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

    It’s definitely with the money! But add up the cost of the individual products vs. purchasing a bundle, because the individual products end up being cheaper. For example, on Amazon right now… their Complete Hair Repair Bundle is $210 for 6 products. Those 6 products individually run $30/each ($180). Skip the bundles!

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    #69

    Hotwheels


    Because hotwheels

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

    They are both owned by Matel the difference is Matchbox focuses on details and being an exact replica. Learned this from the show the Toys that Built America

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    #70

    My silly Dyson hairdryer. That thing is amazing.

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

    Dyson is pretty much a marketing brand. Not bad products but completely overpriced with far better alternatives.

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    #71

    Guerlain - you want perfume that lasts and gives you a glimpse of heaven - the only way to go.

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

    It reminds me of my mom. Whenever I smell Shalimar, it reminds me of my mom that I miss.

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    #72

    Converse shoes aka Chuck Taylors.

    I've had other canvas sneakers but none that were as good in fit and quality. The little air holes on the side make a big difference too if you have sweaty feet

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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

    Last pair of Chuck Taylors I bought was in 1974. They had IRREGULAR stamped on the sole and cost $9. My dad almost had a heart attack.

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    #73

    High-end outdoors gear - Arc'teryx, Patagonia, etc. Sometimes that extra bit of insulation or reduced weight can mean the difference between life and death.

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    #74

    Knipex hand tools
    Milwaukee power tools

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

    Dewalt. I have a Dewalt drill and it is amazing Powerful, just keep going and going.

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    #75

    Veronica Foods certified and tested Extra Virgin Olive oils and vinegars. There is SO much fraud when it comes to olive oil, it’s actually sickening. I will always spend the money for real first press, cold pressed olive oil. A lot of “olive oils” sold in grocery stores are made with canola, soybean or vegetable oil with MAAAYBE 3% EVOO if you’re lucky. Sometimes even nut and seed oils which has caused people to go into anaphylactic shock. But because there is no regulation in the US when it comes to olive oil, they can literally label it whatever they want such as “FIRST PRESS! COLD PRESSED! EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL MADE IN ITALY!!” When it’s actually pressed multiple times with heat and chemicals in another country, shipped to Italy where they will mix it with a different type of oil in a big a*s vat machine. Where it will then sit on a shipping boat for who knows how long so by the time it finally reaches your store, it’s expired or damn near expired and it’s not even real.
    Shivers in disgust.

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

    That's much more of a US issue. Any 'branded' olive oil in Europe will give you percentages of which oils, if any other than olive, and which pressing are in it.

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    #76

    Oreo, anything else is such a terrible wannabe.

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    #77

    As far as outdoorsy stuff and tools:

    Benchmade knives, Sea to Summit sleeping bags, Hyperlite tents and packs, Merrell boots, Estwing tools, Leatherman multi-tools

    Check out /r/BuyItForLife, lots of good stuff on there

    Edit: Some friendly debate on the Merrell brand, I'm just gonna give my 2 cents. Mine were some boots from 2015 so they could have gone down in quality, I have no clue. My first pair lasted from Georgia to almost the end of Virginia but I was doing near 15-20+ mile days depending on the terrain. [They saw over 500mi/800km](https://imgur.com/a/1N3iPqi)

    There's a ton of great boots out there though. Shop around!

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    #79

    Gonna be an obscure choice, but GoPro. I've been racing stock cars for five years; some of my cameras have survived violent crashes or being pelted by debris at excessive speeds. Not only have the cameras taken a beating but the clamps/mounts used to secure the camera to the outside of the car have never failed. The cameras work as good today as they did when I first bought them even though they are beat to s**t.

    Anyone who has bought onboard cams from cheaper brands almost unanimously report s**t battery life or the camera failing after a minor crash. Im convinced these things could survive nuclear war.

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    #80

    Not necessarily a brand name, but buying nice shampoo/conditioner instead of drug store ones can make a big difference, especially for people of color or with generally thicker hair. My hair is actually so much healthier, less frizzy, and looks so much better with nicer products. The difference was amazing.

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

    Your water quality and shower head make a difference too. But yes, I agree. Drybar and I have a VERY close relationship.

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    #81

    Allen Edmonds shoes. Expensive but beautifully made and will last forever with a little care.

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

    They are beautiful shoes. Very well made and very comfortable. Had them resoled once before giving them up. Salvatore Ferragamo are nice too. My Cole Haans only last Half as long and I can't resole them. Unfortunately there is no shoe repair stores nearby anymore. Another dying trade in a throw away economy.

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    #82

    Darn Tough socks....they really are.

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    #83

    My Irish setter work boots have never let me down. My last pair lasted like 6 years and are still functional. Plus I think they will maintain them for free if you need repairs. But I never actually went in to get them fixed for anything.

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