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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!

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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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"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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#17

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

Oh heck no, I use them for school and they kind of suck and don’t last more that 3-4 years.

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

My 2015 MacBook Pro is 8 years old and still running fine. I just updated to OS 16 with no issues. My husband has gone through 4 laptops (HP, Toshiba, etc.) in that time.

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

I have the same model, the only issues I've had with updates are forgetting to do them

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

Try and find a broken Dell Latitude or IBM T-series. There's some REALLY bad macbooks out there, even apple admits that. I am typing this on a macbook with a mac mini in front of me, an apple watch around my wrist, iphone in my pocket, another mac mini on my workbench and there's an iPad over there, but Apple is not a brand you can buy for the brand. Also they are consistently bad at some stuff. Like making good sounding mp3 players, or powerbanks that actually make sense. It's not a 'totally good' brand, at all.

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

Also mice! What the heck, how hard can it be to make a good mouse? Just get a Logitech MX master and put an apple sticker on it.

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

I have a hand-me-down HP that I was gifted by my dad in 2016/17 when he upgraded. Runs like a charm!

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

100% Agree! Same, was going through laptops every two years, and my MacBooks lasted ten years!

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

I got a mac mini from 2012 still going strong for daily use, except for the bluetooth module, wich just crapped out a couple of weeks ago.

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

My son had to replace his MacBook Pro earlier this year; it was 10 years old. His dad has had at least 4 laptops in that time

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

Bought my MacBook Pro in 2012. I changed the hard drive to an SSD, and upgraded its RAM to the max it allowed and it works like new.

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

Same. Have a 2010 and replaced the hard drive with an SSD. Still a nice laptop.

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

My 15yo Toshiba runs fine, it's a champion, and I'm telling it you were trash talking it. 🤣

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

My air is 7 and still going strong. I've had Dell and Toshiba in the past but they have never lasted more than 3 years. I buy the ones with the highest spec, so they last longer, performance wise, even if it cost more. I use it for study, gaming, work and internet.

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

Big Lenovo fan, myself. Got one for my birthday in 2013, finally upgraded last year.

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

Apple computers aren't supported for that long so yea, they will work but you wont be able to update any software and eventually websites won't load properly but I can confirm the hardware lasts..

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

This is exactly my situation! I have a 2010 MacBookPro that I’ve put money into maintaining over the years, replaced just about every part it has, but it’s a workhorse that still performs great! If you have an older Mac and can’t update the OS, check out OpenCore Legacy Patcher - I’m on a 2010 running Monterey. I was replacing my Toshiba laptop computers about every two years before I spend the money on my MBP.

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

I have macs that I had to upgrade ram and such because they just don’t die. Current MacBook Pro is 10 years old and still a workhorse 10-14 hors a day

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

Not only is my MacBook laptop from 2010 doing fine, I OWN the programs I use -- not using the cloud. I can do things others have to pay so much extra for! LOVE my MAC!

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

I'm using a 2012 Dell. I was actually able to put Windows 11 on it.

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

i had a macbook that gave up after 6 months back in around the same time period (back when I thought having an apple product would make me more popular, so I begged my parents for a macbook lmao) so I'm guessing op was lucky or I was unlucky. Probably me being unlucky. xP

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

I have a Comaq Presario CQ57. It's 10 yrs old, has a new hard drive, and it's going great. You would have never guessed it was 10 yrs old... An it was cheap, too, only $200 something at Walmart..

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

Agreed, I have a 2011 and a 2012 MacBook pro that I use for Dj work and they are bullet proof workhorses. They are not fancy but that have not failed me

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

I was a died in the wool Mac person until I purchased a MacBook Pro about a year ago. Very dependent on it for my nonprofit. Breaks down all the time. Hardware issues. Second time it has been sent back to the factory for repairs. Will just stop working and the screen goes black and won't boot back up the first time. This time cuts off at random and you loose whatever you were doing. Boots itself back up within a few minutes. All day long. Plus will not update the system. Getting hardware problem message. In the shop again. I have to have a fan device under it to keep it from overheating. Does really weird stuff when it gets too hot and slows down to a crawl. And don't even get me started about the one kind of port issue. I have a desktop from 2010 still running fine if it weren't for the cracked screen and storage is at max. Plus can't update the system. To old this time.

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

I was a mac user since power pc days but when I had to pay 800$ 3x to replace the keyboard because a single key died, I said never again

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

Mine's been playing games on me with some keyboard keys recently, but I use it A LOT. Best laptop I ever had.

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

Would not have guessed (Mac user) - so happy to know! "but I use it A LOT" - I should say!

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

My sis has had her MacBook in for repairs at least three times. Maybe she got a lemon of an Apple.

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

You cannot compare a one-two thousand dollar laptop to a Walmart $399 HP. One is made to last and the other is made to be obsolete in a year.

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

I’d up this to Apple products in general, really. I know a lot of people think they’re just a status symbol and I don’t defend Apple blindly (I still facepalm when I remember that ridiculously expensive display stand), but basically every Apple device I’ve had has more than earned its price in my eyes.

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

I have a Samsung laptop, 20 years old, stilll works. Have a Dell now, also fantastic

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

My macbook pro is 12. No battery left, but it plugs in and works well.

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

I work in IT, here are some things about laptops and PC's in General. The average laptop is designed to work 3 - 4 years. The average desktop PC about 4 - 6 years. We have found that if you are buying a laptop if you spend $600 for it, it will last 6 months to a year. If you spend $1500 - $2000 if will probably make it the 4 years+. A desktop you can go a little cheaper abut it is still in the $1200 range for a good PC to last a long time. A quality SSD will last about 4 - 6 years without an issue, but dont treat them as a dump truck and fill them up completely. If you want your several year old PC to feel brand new, one of the best things you can do is if it has an old style hard drive upgrade it to an SSD. The nuke it (format and start over) and start over option is a good way to make an older PC feel faster, but doing so erases everything so make sure you have a good backup of your data before doing so. I will not be held responsible for you erasing those precious memories.

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

I have as Mac laptop I bought in 1991. It's color and it still boots up with OS9. I am wondering if I should donate it to a museum. There can't be too many still working.

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

Lol Hubby's Mac Pro started dying slowly less than one year later. Reason, graphics card, €500, please! Convinced him that gamers' laptops are the way to go for creatives, and bought an MSI, 4 yrs and purrrrrfect!

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1 year ago

Best tablet I had was a Sony. It's about 15 years old and can still play games, email, internet on it. Only use it as an emergency backup now when the other two need charging but I wish I'd replaced it instead of getting other brands.

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

I'm doing research to buy a new hp laptop. Yes hp. My current one is still working after 13 years.

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

I still have my Windows Vista from early 2000 won't access most modern wensites but word ans my anciant windows art pro program runs great so it is my generational typewriter/ art box

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

As a poor student all I could afford were HP. Absolutely Horse Poo. Plastic so flimsy you can snap it with your pinky. Never ever again

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

This one should be higher! Not an apple fanboy, but I use all sorts of Macs from a 2009 Mac mini acting as a web server running non-stop for over 2 years without a problem to a 2022 MacBook pro and lots in between. I use 2 of the 2011 macbooks with Linux for various tasks and they're going strong (with maxed out ram and ssd) I've used many brands before, but all Samsungs, Toshibas and HP-s deteriorated badly in about 3 years. I'm sold on quality and totally see how it pays for itself on the long run.

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

I've had my Mac since 2015. It is still going strong and is awesome looking.

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

If you buy a HP laptop you deserve everything you get. If your budget is between the £300-£500 mark go buy a second hand good brand or custom one and you'll be infinitely happier. Macbooks look pretty but unless you're punting up the £££ for the upgrades the basic models are basically performance potatoes for the money, and they'll always be outperformed by anything respectable on the PC side at an equivalent price.

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

Friend has a variety of generic PCs and laptop,s so old they had no sound cards and scsii ports, still running linux.

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

That's why Pro, it will outlast almost everything if we're talking about hardware

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

Depends on what you do. I'm a draftsman and I won't go within 50 feet of anything Mac. I swear by my surface pro! Does all I need in the field and office and then some more.

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

Idk anything about Apple products (I boycott them), but you can't really judge PCs by make of the entire computer, since they're just the assembler (I build my own). They just put together parts from many different manufacturers - eg, motherboard, processor, ram, disk drives, power supply, case, coolers, graphics cards. That said, I always spend more for EVGA, Corsair, and Seagate components.

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

Married to an IT guy, he says when it comes to laptops, you absolutely get what you pay for. If you spend $200 on any brand laptop, it's going to be cr*ap. $400+ and it will be pretty decent

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

The issue is that then you have to use MacOS, which is only one tier above ChromeOS, the worst OS of all time.

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

1. Statement that MacOS is second worst OS would like some objective comparison. 2. You definitely can install windows on any macbook with intel processor (not sure about M1 ones).

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

I agree. I got mine in 2009 and finally had to replace it summer 2022, as the replacement battery (not an apple product) expanded and busted up my keyboard and hard drive. I ended up with a MacBook Air.

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

I bought my MBA the first or second yr they were available, and it's still going strong. I've also dropped it about 6 times. I think its innards are a little loose, but it still works fine.

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

Honestly this really depends on what you use it for. If it's a gaming laptop you're gonna get less time than general use out of it for example

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

Well i mean their original problem was using toshiba and hp laptops in the first place.i have an msi laptop that hasnt had any problems and i have had it since 2013. Cant play my games anymore on it but it still functions well as a general workstation. Only thing i had to replace was the power supply (the brick not battery)

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

I dropped my windows laptop multiple times and it still sort of works after 6 years :) It only works when charged though. And you can't play sound. And the corners are flat. Still works!

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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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#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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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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"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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"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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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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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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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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