Do you buy generic or name brand?

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Depends what it is. Most of the time I by generic, but there are a few food items that I won't buy unless it's name brand. I don't care who makes my clothes, as long as they fit comfortably and look ok. I buy whatever is cheapest as far as clothing goes.

[iamgobsmacked]

Over time I have learned which generic products are equal and which are not. Drugs for instance- generic where available.

Ketchup - Heinz only
Tea Bags- Tetley Only
Herbal teas - Name brands only
Pet Food - Wellness, Natural Balance

Peanut Butter - Name Brand Only
Any processed can foods - Name brand only

many other items however, generic

[Vela]

I prefer to buy name brand most of the time. I usually get things on sale and with a coupon and it ends up being the same price or cheaper than the off brand. I keep a food storage for emergencies though, so I usually don't buy most things unless they are on sale, unless im out of something and really need it right now. It's just a habit i got into a long time ago. Clothes it just depends, I have to clothe three kids and they like the name brand stuff, i just bet it cheaper online on sales or at ebay, can get new with tags for a fraction of the price.

[Crazy-Cat-Lover]

For food, it really depends on the quality of the product. I don't care whether my clothing is name brand or not.

[MajesticCollies]

Being single and shopping for just me and my teenage son, I am probably the worst shopper when it comes to saving money on goods. I'm kind of like, If I want it, I buy it. Maybe I need someone to show me how to conservatively shop.

[Laura's Babies]

I usually buy generic unless I have tried it and didn't like the quality. Most generic's I don't really see much of a differance. I DO insist on Glory Greens when I buy those, NONE compare to Glory greens and I am hooked on them.

Funny you mention used clothing stores... I just bought 3 shirts at the Goodwill store that I just LOVE!! All 3 were made for me and just sitting there waiting for me to bring them home.

[Danegirl2208]

honestly it dosent really matter to me...But there are certain things i wont buy generic brands of.

[k9krazee]

Well, my dad is a huge 'it must be name brand' person, so thats usually what we had at home. Now when I buy things for myself I tend to go with generic brands or whatever's on sale.

[K9karen]

Being single and shopping for just me and my teenage son, I am probably the worst shopper when it comes to saving money on goods. I'm kind of like, If I want it, I buy it. Maybe I need someone to show me how to conservatively shop.

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I love shopping... any kind. Name Brand/Generic.. depends on the product. I also shop at Sam's Club for bulk, even tho there's just the 3 of us. I know the per pound/ounce cost of most stuff from the supermarket, so I know just what to buy. As long as the clothes fit good and are machine washable I don't give a poop about name brands.

[Argranade]

For shoes I always get Vans but ill go for any other good skate boarder but Bam is my favourit guy so I buy his shoes almost always plus my feet realy dont go well in anyother type of shoes but skate.

For pants, I dont realy care on the brand I mean for all I care Ill go to Value Vilage and grab some second hand pants because I usualy end up ripping them or getting them stained out. For my tops I usualy buy them new because there my main theme on me,so they have to stand out the stores I buy them at are like Boathouse,Sport-teck,Urban Planet ect.. (I will like 5 times a month get a realy cashy peice of clothes that can go for $50 or more just for speacail days) I like to shop cheap because I like to spend my money on other things like movies n stuff plus I got alot of pets too feed and get toys for lol.

On food lol well, the only thing I usualy go to the food store for is pickles and No name is what I always get...mmm mmm pickles.