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Pyrex glass cookware and food storage containers.

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

chefjenga , Dennis Harper Report

Final score:

380points

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Zoe DiAnni 1 year ago

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

63points

I'm a frugal bastard but I swear by Dawn dish soap.

vsmack , whitneyEVEport Report

Final score:

366points

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L. Lawrence 1 year ago

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.

139points

“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.

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.

Slish753 , Phillip Pessar Report

Final score:

362points

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PunnyPanda 1 year ago

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

102points

acme brand dynamite

Anon1776-1 Report

Final score:

361points

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Jack 1 year ago

Did the roadrunner write this one?

260points

Crayola. Rose Art crayons have haunted me since I was a child! Till the day I pass.

TheJechtShot , Meaghan O'Neill Report

Final score:

358points

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April Caron 1 year ago

The 64 pack is the truest flex.

11points

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.

Lego

howtoyouusereddit , Willis Lam Report

Final score:

358points

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Interesting_Astronaut 1 year ago

All the other brands are low-quality nothingness

88points

Fiskars stuff: axes, shovels, hammers, but also scissors.

sebaska , Scott Lewis Report

Final score:

322points

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Kat Hoth 1 year ago

Yes, Fiskars is the ONLY pair of scissors I will buy.

11points

Toyota for anyone who drives their car into the ground. Maybe not so much if you lease.

scipper77 , Stephen Andrews Report

Final score:

285points

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JB 1 year ago

A mechanic with half a brain can make one run past 300k!

64points

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.

ochlee Report

Final score:

282points

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Tabitha Martel 1 year ago

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.

104points

#11

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...

derekwilliamson , QuesterMark Report

Final score:

277points

POST

Stephanie Ladd 1 year ago

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

94points

#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.

emefluence Report

Final score:

270points

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Loudawg76 1 year ago

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?

55points

#13

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".

washgirl7980 , Uliana Kopanytsia Report

Final score:

249points

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Stephanie Did It 1 year ago

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

61points

#14

Philadelphia cream cheese!

Charliebeans108 , Mike Mozart Report

Final score:

240points

POST

Telmo Belo 1 year ago

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

75points

#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.

yaoiphobic Report

Final score:

234points

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GoldfishCrackers 1 year ago

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

87points

#16

Kerrygold salted butter

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

chimpdoctor Report

Final score:

225points

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Loolie 1 year ago

Lurpak! Getting ridiculously expensive but sooo good!

43points

#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.

LiveMaineLobster Report

Final score:

224points

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Eric S. 1 year ago

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

155points

#18

Ziplock bags. F**k them store brands.

cullymama , Bora C Report

Final score:

223points

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April Caron 1 year ago

IKEA bags. Nothing beats them. Nothing.

103points

INTJ_dragonwarrior Report

#19

Bounty paper towels

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

Final score:

216points

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Todd Lee 1 year ago

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.

3points

#20

I always pay the little extra for a Bic lighter over the cheap transparent ones. They rarely break and they're more ergonomic.

readaugkx Report

Final score:

210points

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LeeAnne B 1 year ago

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

85points

#21

Le Creuset Dutch oven.

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

Kangar Report

Final score:

196points

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Nobody 1 year ago

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

93points

#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

boxedj Report

Final score:

189points

POST

Amy Burke 1 year ago

Dell laptops are extremely well made too

48points

#23

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

keywest8690 Report

Final score:

181points

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Maura Aldrich 1 year ago

Angel soft is the best. Cottondale leaves lint in "places"

57points

#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.

anon Report

Final score:

177points

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Green Tree 1 year ago

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

55points

#25

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

jalopycat , strike-eagle Report

Final score:

171points

POST

Interesting_Astronaut 1 year ago

As a lefty, THIS IS THRUTH!

43points

KenKaniffLovesEminem Report

#26

A Swiss Army Knife. Use that baby everywhere.

Final score:

164points

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Richard Coy 1 year ago

MagGyver?

43points

#27

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.

eclips1st , Mike King Report

Final score:

162points

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Eric S. 1 year ago

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.

47points

#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)

sopsychcase Report

Final score:

156points

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Chich 1 year ago

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

34points

#29

Pilot G2 Pens

uninc4life2010 Report

Final score:

144points

POST

April Caron 1 year ago

Staedtler. Pens. Pencils. My all time fave.

43points

listv 1 year ago

And erasers!

3points

Btsquestrian 1 year ago

Everything they make is top quality

3points

Biliegh they/them 1 year ago

Agreed

1point

Salty Wild Hair 1 year ago

yes

0points

Chucky Cheezburger 1 year ago

These are a good backup for me. In order best to not best, zebra g-402, pilot v5 , then the pilot g2. All with 0.5 mm points.

4points

Shyla Bouche 1 year ago

*pounces the green colored one* It's okay, Zephyr, I won't let it get away!

1point

Zephyr343 1 year ago

I exclusively use the green colored ones for everything I do at work

1point

OnAFreakingRollercoaster 1 year ago

Part of the green party, are we /s

1point

Randy Volz 1 year ago

Parker "Jotter" pens. Been using them since high school in the early 70s.

0points

JP Purves 1 year ago

Best pens ever, cheap, comfortable in the hand, last a long time.

0points

Katya Davidson 1 year ago

I also love Micron

0points

Christof Irran 1 year ago

Koh-I-Noor

0points

KvotheBloodless 1 year ago

Best pens ever. I have one on me at all times.

0points

Black Cat 1 year ago

Yes

0points

S. L. W. 1 year ago

.7s

0points

Eric Moseman 1 year ago

Oh man! My favorite is the Pilot G2 Pros. I cannot find them anywhere anymore, and I called Pilot. They stopped making them. So sad for me.

0points

Frank Hassler 1 year ago

1000 upvotes!

0points

Robert Trebor 1 year ago

Yay, G2.

0points

Mimi M 1 year ago

Ha! Just said the same above.

0points

Starlee Martin 1 year ago

This comment has been deleted.

0points

Sh_alien 1 year ago

My husbands favorite pens. He. Won’t use anything else if he can help it.

0points

Phil Green 1 year ago

Waterman...

0points

Trevor Phillips 1 year ago

Sharpie makes a good gel ink pen.

0points

#30

Coca-Cola. Unbranded coke is just meh.

alemancio99 Report

Final score:

141points

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Jack 1 year ago

I read “unbranded come is just meth” 🤣

131points

#31

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.

NogEggz , Karolina Grabowska Report

Final score:

133points

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OnAFreakingRollercoaster 1 year ago

Always all the way!

80points

#32

As a teacher, Expo whiteboard markers

megabeano Report

Final score:

125points

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TKA 1 year ago

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.

30points

#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

LordVic Report

Final score:

125points

POST

JB 1 year ago

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

28points

#34

Reese cups.

Doom4104 Report

Final score:

120points

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Zephyr343 1 year ago

Yes...please...and thank you

25points

#35

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

It's basically the kevlar of dishes

stipo42 Report

Final score:

116points

POST

Bob La Capra 1 year ago

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

36points

EatA**ForTheHallPass Report

#36

Ticonderoga pencils >>>>

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

Final score:

113points

POST

April Caron 1 year ago

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!

27points

#37

Makita, never let me down

joe-from-illawong Report

Final score:

98points

POST

Julia Wolfe 1 year ago

Milwaukee

6points

#38

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.

TooRational101 , gbrazzill Report

Final score:

96points

POST

Chich 1 year ago

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.

40points

#39

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

Back2Bach Report

Final score:

84points

POST

Donkeywheel 1 year ago

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.

26points

#40

Birkenstock sandals

jeephead1969 Report

Final score:

83points

POST

Eric S. 1 year ago

Hell no. Most hideous footwear ever.

50points

Pineapple_Massacre Report

#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.

Final score:

79points

POST

Stephanie Ladd 1 year ago

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

99points

#42

Miele vacuums

basicbiatch247 Report

Final score:

77points

POST

indiecognition 1 year ago

They really suck

76points

#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.

Dogsinabathtub Report

Final score:

77points

POST

JB 1 year ago

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.

32points

#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.

Grombrindal18 Report

Final score:

75points

POST

Bob La Capra 1 year ago

So underwear was half off at Duluth Trading Company....

33points

#45

Bosch appliances

Ok-Chance-6887 Report

Final score:

70points

POST

Donkeywheel 1 year ago

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.

24points

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#46

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

Daft-Blogger Report

Final score:

28points

POST

April Caron 1 year ago

North Face and/or Columbia.

12points

Dutch Swimmer Goes Viral For Super Revealing Trunks During 2024 Olympics: “Is This Legal?”

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#47

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

Edit: words are hard

dags_koopa Report

Final score:

24points

POST

TKA 1 year ago

I love my Hoka One One ‘s and Oofos shoes

4points

#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.

AmerisaurausRex Report

Final score:

23points

POST

E Menendez 1 year ago

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

6points

#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.

fastpixels Report

Final score:

23points

POST

jodypayne 1 year ago

Hoka. My PT has all her clients wearing them.

10points

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

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“Ma’am I Live Here”: Woman Refuses To Back Out Of Driveway, Learns A Lesson The Hard Way

#50

Herman-miller. My chair from them saved my back over quarantine

cash_masheen , Jarkko Laine Report

Final score:

22points

POST

Jason 1 year ago

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

4points

#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.

cruxfire Report

Final score:

22points

POST

OnAFreakingRollercoaster 1 year ago

Good to know, taking notes!

3points

#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.

TheDiplocrap Report

Final score:

22points

POST

V33333P 1 year ago

Refreshingly inoffensive is such a great way to describe this

12points

#53

Vitamix blenders. I’ve had mine for years, and it still blends like it is brand new.

MeanMrMustardMan1968 , Didriks Report

Final score:

19points

POST

Green Tree 1 year ago

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

7points

50 Of The Most Incredible Shots That Were Submitted To The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

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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).

Kvothetheraven603 Report

Final score:

19points

POST

Maura Aldrich 1 year ago

No too soft. Leaves kind in places. Bad places

10points

#55

Burts bees

ThePunkHippie Report

Final score:

19points

POST

Shyla Bouche 1 year ago

Who is Burt, and where are his bees?

9points

#56

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

Best subscription easily.

FidmeisterPF Report

Final score:

18points

POST

Angela Allen Simms 1 year ago

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!

4points

#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

CatTail2 Report

Final score:

18points

POST

Amiga 1 year ago

Pact underwear is pretty great but the socks...not so much

1point

Woman Moves Out Of Parents' Home After They Asked Her To Give Her Space To Brother, They Freak Out

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Mom Leaves $250k Inheritance To Son, Throws A Fit When Daughter Stops Looking After Her

#58

Yorkshire Tea.

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

Kamikaze_Bacon Report

Final score:

18points

POST

Apachebathmat 1 year ago

I take Yorkshire tea with me everywhere I go, it’s the best

7points

#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.

ButtholeBanquets Report

Final score:

17points

POST

Zephyr343 1 year ago

Not just the socks, their jackets and coveralls too

8points

#60

Zojirushi rice cooker

ScrubbleDubble Report

Final score:

17points

POST

Marie Dahme 1 year ago

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

6points

#61

Boar’s head deli meats

C0Ghost Report

Final score:

17points

POST

Jason 1 year ago

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

2points

Woman Refuses To Chip In For Babysitting Because She Doesn’t Even Have Kids, Asks If She’s A Jerk

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#62

Levi’s

JnizzleFahShizzle Report

Final score:

16points

POST

Gabby Ghoul 1 year ago

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. 😡

4points

#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.

Caspers_Shadow Report

Final score:

14points

POST

Jing Yi Xu 1 year ago

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. ??!?

3points

#64

Smart food white cheddar popcorn

cayce_leighann Report

Final score:

13points

POST

Lisa McCourt 1 year ago

I have an open bag beside me right now! LOL!

0points

#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.

PvtSmuffler Report

Final score:

13points

POST

Chris Ramage 1 year ago

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

1point

#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.

mich2va96 Report

Final score:

13points

POST

Leslie Donsen 1 year ago

Schweppes is my go to. Just as hard to find.

7points

"I Didn't Start The Dryer": Karen Gets Taught A Lesson After Throwing Out Neighbor's Wet Clothes

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Guy Divorced 3 Years Ago Drops Off 3 Y.O. With His Ex-Wife Completely Out Of The Blue

#67

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

Hermiones_Butthole Report

Final score:

12points

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PolymathNecromancer 1 year ago

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

0points

#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.

Epic_Brunch Report

Final score:

12points

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April Caron 1 year ago

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!

7points

#69

Hotwheels

Because hotwheels

Vwvsbros Report

Final score:

12points

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Daniel Atkins 1 year ago

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

10points

#70

My silly Dyson hairdryer. That thing is amazing.

naliedel Report

Final score:

12points

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Donkeywheel 1 year ago

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

9points

#71

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

twstrchk Report

Final score:

12points

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Marie Dahme 1 year ago

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

7points

“All Three Shot Out Pink”: Triplets' Baby Shower Turns Sour, Pregnant Wife Wants A Divorce

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College Student Does Exactly As Told After Roommates Demand They Keep Their Stuff In Their Room

#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

ipakookapi Report

Final score:

11points

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Bob La Capra 1 year ago

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.

5points

#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.

Digrug Report

Final score:

10points

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#74

Knipex hand tools
Milwaukee power tools

Picards-Flute Report

Final score:

10points

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Jane Cortez 1 year ago

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

7points

#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.

themakeupgemini Report

Final score:

10points

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Debby Keir 1 year ago

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.

1point

#76

Oreo, anything else is such a terrible wannabe.

Dragonflame62 Report

Final score:

10points

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Draco 1 year ago

Oreo itself is a knock off of another cookie brand, Hydrox

16points

#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!

iBelieveInSpace Report

Final score:

9points

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April Caron 1 year ago

I’ll second the Leatherman multi-tools.

1point

#78

Kettle chips

notMisel Report

Final score:

9points

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Apachebathmat 1 year ago

Mouth shrapnel

21points

#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.

anon Report

Final score:

8points

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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.

steamycharles Report

Final score:

8points

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Tabitha Martel 1 year ago

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

1point

#81

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

Low_Tea_7193 Report

Final score:

7points

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Barong 1 year ago

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.

1point

for_the_other_stuff Report

#82

Darn Tough socks....they really are.

Final score:

4points

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S. L. W. 1 year ago

And danish endurance

0points

#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.

Notionama Report

Final score:

4points

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Shyla Bouche 1 year ago

You made work boots out of an Irish Setter? 😭

13points

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soakingwetbread 1 year ago

doc martens last forever

18points

Glenda Whare 1 year ago

I was thinking to add this when I saw your post. AGREE!! Ive had my first pair for over 20 years.

2points

Sweet_Dee 1 year ago

They used to. I still have mine from 2001 that look like brand new. But the ones they sell now? Trash. Spent over $100 on a pair and they weigh s fraction of the weight of my old ones. Fell apart after less than a year of wear. Such a sad/disappointing moment...

0points

Chrissyfox 1 year ago

Got my last pair about 8 years ago. I'm still trying to break the damn things in. And they were second hand !

0points

Izzy Curer 1 year ago

Girl Scout cookies.

10points

Carol Emory 1 year ago

I hate when February comes around because my bank account takes such a hit from those little girls in green!

7points

AnkleByter 1 year ago (edited)

Definitely NOT worth the money. The poor scouts get almost none of the money made, even after the prices have increased tremendously. Some troops get even less of the money. Honestly, you're not helping anyone but yourself when you buy them. Which, fair enough, they're good, lol, so, totally go on helping yourself. But they're definitely not worth the cost, nor are they so much better than other brands. You might have to do some cookie research to find proper generic/other brand versions of your favs, but who would fight against cookie research anyway?

2points

GMc 1 year ago

They just don't taste the same as they did back in the day (for me 1970s). Bland flavour and lower quality ingredients. You can almost taste how they are cutting corners. I'd pay 5x for the old ones as the current ones are almost dollar store quality.

0points

Memily 1 year ago

Aldi sells copies of several types of Girl Scout cookies. Much cheaper and so good!

0points

Carol Emory 1 year ago

I'm surprised no one said Revereware. My parents had the same Revereware set from when they got married in 1961. My father gave us a set then my husband and I got married. Those pots and pans suffered a lot of abuse over the years. we finally gave them to a neighbor when we were limited on moving van space for our trip across the USA. She's still using them and they are 30 years old.

5points

Andy Frobig 1 year ago (edited)

My mother got her Revere Ware in 1962. My sister buried one of the pots in the back yard after burning something in it, some time around 1972. Mom dug it up, and has probably cooked something in that pot in the past week. But here's a challenge: try to buy some brand new Revere Ware today.

0points

roz 1 year ago

The sad thing is, stuff that used to be good is now made super cheaply in China so you can't even trust known brands anymore

3points

Scott Baysinger 1 year ago

So much yes! The great old brands have been sold off. It's criminal. Brands no longer have meaning. What a sad future.

0points

Sasy 1 year ago

Vornado fans, I will only buy them, and if I have to replace them it is usually because I have dropped them from a height too many times ( I am clumsy ) but it takes a lot of me doing that for anything to go wrong and some of them I have had on for 24 hours a day for years at a time. I am obsessed.

3points

Btsquestrian 1 year ago

I have the small desk Vornado fan. It is so worth the money!

2points

PenguinQueen 1 year ago

Heinz.

2points

Andy Frobig 1 year ago

My mother still cooks with Revere Ware pots she got at her wedding in 1962. Turns out they were so good that nobody ever had to replace them, so they don't make them anymore!

2points

Tabitha Martel 1 year ago

Anything that gets absorbed into my skin. Specifically makeup and skin care products. There is definitely a difference between drugstore and higher end in performance and longevity. That being said, there are super expensive high end products that work just as well as their lower cost but higher end buddies. At some point you stop paying for quality and just pay for a name.

2points

Dilly Millandry 1 year ago

The Ordinary 😍

1point

Fabian Bernard 1 year ago

Facom tools, Peugeot bikes, Porsche cars if you can afford them ( can get 300000 km on the clock and still look like new), Church's shoes, Motobecane moped: mine is a 1961 model, daily ridden, giving it 10000 km a years, service is just giving it grease where needed, a chain kit a year and that's all

2points

Nadine 1 year ago

Dansko clogs

2points

Btsquestrian 1 year ago

I just wish that they were able to be re-soled

2points

CrazyCatLady 1 year ago

In my family, Tefal’s really popular. We have pots, pans, knives and a lot more from there and my parents never complained and love it all. For the many pots and pans we only have 3 handles that can be put on any of them so we save space aswell.

1point

Damian Zanone 1 year ago

Kraft american cheese. Still not real cheese but better than other processed cheese products, and makes the best grilled cheese sandwich.

1point

tuzdayschild 1 year ago

My parents have a Whirlpool dishwasher that still works perfectly after 44 years.

1point

Alex Mosby 1 year ago

Buy what you'll use. I have a Vitamix that"s been collecting dust 10 of the 11 years I've owned it. On the other hand I still use my $40 Ninja Master Prep I get from the infomercial all the time. I got the Vitamix because I was attempting to upgrade. Don't get me wrong, the Vitamix is top notch and worth every penny if you actually use it!!!

1point

WilburTheHusky 1 year ago

Lenovo thinkpads, especially from the 2015s era

1point

Alisondra Schmidt 1 year ago

Kirby Vacuum

1point

Just_for_this 1 year ago

My mother caught the service engineer actively sabotaging her old machine when she refused to buy a new one. honestly they're not that great either. brought our Dyson over to her and followed the kirby around and still filled the bag.

1point

Michael Vickery 1 year ago

Not a specific brand, but on cars, OEM parts, or parts made by the supplier to the OEM are better. I can't tell you how many times a customer has brought me some part off of eBay to save money that ended up costing them more when it failed within a few weeks. Even if the OEM parts is prone to failure, how likely is someone trying to make it even cheaper than them going to be able to make it anywhere near as good.

1point

RMA 1 year ago

Especially true for wiper blades, oddly.

2points

Janet Caruana 11 months ago

Land's End jackets. I have had them for decades.

0points

MeghanD 1 year ago

I live in Duluth clothes and Birkenstocks lol

0points

L Johnson 1 year ago

Agree, Duluth Trading is great. Going on 10 years for a couple of undies. Still look and fit great. I have 4 pieces of Tupperware that are 50 years old. Still great. No stains, lids still good. Willing all of it to niece along with my corelle set with the huge popcorn bowl. I don't use anything but G2 for pens. T-Fal pans. You take care if them...they will last 40 years like mine have. Bought the first pan at the Wisconsin State Fair. Still got it.

0points

sarah beemish 1 year ago

Ketchup. I can't buy no name. Heniz or French's. I'm traumatized by the big can of no name Ketchup we had to put into bottles as a kid. There was 4 pls kids my mom tried

0points

Chrissyfox 1 year ago

Marks and Spencer bed linen. Branson baked beans. Hellman's mayonnaise (the vegan one is sooo good). Neff ovens (same as Bosch). Wiskas cat foods: my cats won't eat anything else.

0points

Matt Schutz 1 year ago

LowePro camera bags and accessories.

0points

Péter Rózsahegyi 1 year ago

Merrell and Garmont shoes. Pentax cameras. Honda. Sony Mobile. Technics hi-fi, Sennheiser headphones, Røde mic. Bowers & Wilkins speakers. And McDonalds. I wouldn't say they are great but the Big Mc is the same all around the world.

0points

Octavia Hansen 1 year ago

REVERE WARE! -- the REAL copper bottom stuff. I have my mother’s pots and pans AND cooking utensils (ladle, hand crank whip) a wedding gift to herself before she had us kids. I STILL use them, NEVER lets me down. Cooked in them for my husband. I will never move anywhere without these pots and pans. (And they double as a weapon in a barroom fight!)

0points

miss miss 1 year ago

Bought Ecko cookware 1977. Still just as good as day one. Others I bought have been thrown away long ago.

0points

Rick Seiden 1 year ago

Pentel Twist Erase III Mechanical Pencil. I discovered them in college 30 years ago and I never went back. They will last forever if you treat them with just a tiny bit of respect. They have a huge eraser in them that is easy to use, the lead doesn't break all the damn time. I just love them.

0points

Mary Jeffries 1 year ago

Birkenstocks. These last a long time and I love them so much!

0points

Gavin Johnson 1 year ago

Nepros tools. Ave uses ‘industrial’ language but just look at these Japanese tools. Proper. https://youtu.be/eVwc4DZbcoE

0points

PenguinQueen 1 year ago

YORKSHIRE TEA or go home.

0points

Ruth Hempsey 1 year ago

Orange Pekoe. 😉

0points

PenguinQueen 1 year ago

Denby - Lurpak - Clarkes - Papermate pens - Unstoppables - Fat face Women's underwear - Samsung appliances - Tesco own nonstick pans - Tupperware - M&S Bras and workwear - Whittards Drinks - Betty's cakes - Costa coffee - Branded toothpaste

0points

Dilly Millandry 1 year ago

Have you tried Weird Fish? They are the Fat Face of 20 years ago. I have been disappointed in Fat Face recently sadly.

0points

Sarah Holbrook 1 year ago

Pritt-stick!!! Other stick glues are shocking

0points

Lori E 1 year ago

Kleenex

0points

DeoManus Argentem 1 year ago

Johnston & Murphy shoes! Not inexpensive, but not prohibitively over-expensive. Really hit the sweet spot of quality and value.

0points

Lauren Capp 1 year ago

Of all the discussion on name brand stuff I'm gonna throw two things I buy generic that I think work better. The dollar store carpet cleaner and dollar store window cleaner. Don't know why but the I prefer the cheap versions over name brand. They just work so much better to me.

0points

Todd Lee 1 year ago

LG phones.. now dead but we got the last high end V60's which should get Android 13. The QuadDac music with wired earphones is unbeatable. They are sturdy and reliable. Probly keep them for many years.

0points

Jen 1 year ago

I have an 8 year old LG phone, still going strong!

0points

Bluetoyou 1 year ago

Sulphite construction paper- fade resistant, thick, strong, great for 3-d stuff and just a little bit higher than the junk.

0points

Mondo Cane 1 year ago (edited)

Border Biscuits and Elsa's Story for cookies, Fender USA for guitars and basses, Samsonite for backpacks and lugagge, Bosch for every single fucken item they make (from tools, to servomotors, to food manufacturing technology) Edit: also Jules Destropper for cookies

0points

Mondo Cane 1 year ago

This comment has been deleted.

0points

We Were On A Break! 1 year ago

I wonder how many brands among these recommendations are payed commercials that are hidden between regular comments.

0points

CrazyCatLady 1 year ago (edited)

I don’t think any are since it would be hard for the company to find the post and they wouldn’t care this much to look for this kind of post.

1point

Emma S 1 year ago

Cloud 9 hair straighteners. £150 a pair but definitely worth the expense in my opinion. My hair actually stays relatively straight for most of the day which it usually doesn't which cheaper pairs, and my hair is left feeling soft and doesn't feel as heat damaged since I started using them.

0points

Loolie 1 year ago

Lurpak spreadable omg!

0points

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soakingwetbread 1 year ago

doc martens last forever

18points

Glenda Whare 1 year ago

I was thinking to add this when I saw your post. AGREE!! Ive had my first pair for over 20 years.

2points

Sweet_Dee 1 year ago

0points

Chrissyfox 1 year ago

Got my last pair about 8 years ago. I'm still trying to break the damn things in. And they were second hand !

0points

Izzy Curer 1 year ago

Girl Scout cookies.

10points

Carol Emory 1 year ago

I hate when February comes around because my bank account takes such a hit from those little girls in green!

7points

AnkleByter 1 year ago (edited)

2points

GMc 1 year ago

0points

Memily 1 year ago

Aldi sells copies of several types of Girl Scout cookies. Much cheaper and so good!

0points

Carol Emory 1 year ago

5points

Andy Frobig 1 year ago (edited)

0points

roz 1 year ago

The sad thing is, stuff that used to be good is now made super cheaply in China so you can't even trust known brands anymore

3points

Scott Baysinger 1 year ago

So much yes! The great old brands have been sold off. It's criminal. Brands no longer have meaning. What a sad future.

0points

Sasy 1 year ago

3points

Btsquestrian 1 year ago

I have the small desk Vornado fan. It is so worth the money!

2points

PenguinQueen 1 year ago

Heinz.

2points

Andy Frobig 1 year ago

My mother still cooks with Revere Ware pots she got at her wedding in 1962. Turns out they were so good that nobody ever had to replace them, so they don't make them anymore!

2points

Tabitha Martel 1 year ago

2points

Dilly Millandry 1 year ago

The Ordinary 😍

1point

Fabian Bernard 1 year ago

2points

Nadine 1 year ago

Dansko clogs

2points

Btsquestrian 1 year ago

I just wish that they were able to be re-soled

2points

CrazyCatLady 1 year ago

1point

Damian Zanone 1 year ago

Kraft american cheese. Still not real cheese but better than other processed cheese products, and makes the best grilled cheese sandwich.

1point

tuzdayschild 1 year ago

My parents have a Whirlpool dishwasher that still works perfectly after 44 years.

1point

Alex Mosby 1 year ago

1point

WilburTheHusky 1 year ago

Lenovo thinkpads, especially from the 2015s era

1point

Alisondra Schmidt 1 year ago

Kirby Vacuum

1point

Just_for_this 1 year ago

1point

Michael Vickery 1 year ago

1point

RMA 1 year ago

Especially true for wiper blades, oddly.

2points

Janet Caruana 11 months ago

Land's End jackets. I have had them for decades.

0points

MeghanD 1 year ago

I live in Duluth clothes and Birkenstocks lol

0points

L Johnson 1 year ago

0points

sarah beemish 1 year ago

Ketchup. I can't buy no name. Heniz or French's. I'm traumatized by the big can of no name Ketchup we had to put into bottles as a kid. There was 4 pls kids my mom tried

0points

Chrissyfox 1 year ago

Marks and Spencer bed linen. Branson baked beans. Hellman's mayonnaise (the vegan one is sooo good). Neff ovens (same as Bosch). Wiskas cat foods: my cats won't eat anything else.

0points

Matt Schutz 1 year ago

LowePro camera bags and accessories.

0points

Péter Rózsahegyi 1 year ago

0points

Octavia Hansen 1 year ago

0points

miss miss 1 year ago

Bought Ecko cookware 1977. Still just as good as day one. Others I bought have been thrown away long ago.

0points

Rick Seiden 1 year ago

0points

Mary Jeffries 1 year ago

Birkenstocks. These last a long time and I love them so much!

0points

Gavin Johnson 1 year ago

Nepros tools. Ave uses ‘industrial’ language but just look at these Japanese tools. Proper. https://youtu.be/eVwc4DZbcoE

0points

PenguinQueen 1 year ago

YORKSHIRE TEA or go home.

0points

Ruth Hempsey 1 year ago

Orange Pekoe. 😉

0points

PenguinQueen 1 year ago

0points

Dilly Millandry 1 year ago

Have you tried Weird Fish? They are the Fat Face of 20 years ago. I have been disappointed in Fat Face recently sadly.

0points

Sarah Holbrook 1 year ago

Pritt-stick!!! Other stick glues are shocking

0points

Lori E 1 year ago

Kleenex

0points

DeoManus Argentem 1 year ago

Johnston & Murphy shoes! Not inexpensive, but not prohibitively over-expensive. Really hit the sweet spot of quality and value.

0points

Lauren Capp 1 year ago

0points

Todd Lee 1 year ago

0points

Jen 1 year ago

I have an 8 year old LG phone, still going strong!

0points

Bluetoyou 1 year ago

Sulphite construction paper- fade resistant, thick, strong, great for 3-d stuff and just a little bit higher than the junk.

0points

Mondo Cane 1 year ago (edited)

0points

Mondo Cane 1 year ago

This comment has been deleted.

0points

We Were On A Break! 1 year ago

I wonder how many brands among these recommendations are payed commercials that are hidden between regular comments.

0points

CrazyCatLady 1 year ago (edited)

I don’t think any are since it would be hard for the company to find the post and they wouldn’t care this much to look for this kind of post.

1point