What products don't you go cheap on?

[Twisterdog]

Motor oil, Bullets, chewing tobacco, smoking tobacco, rolling papers, fireworks and pork rinds.

LMAO ... that is SUCH a "guy" list. My husband would probably agree completely. He would also add Diet Pepsi and Jack Daniels.

[Sevaede]

LMAO ... that is SUCH a "guy" list. My husband would probably agree completely. He would also add Diet Pepsi and Jack Daniels.

Indeed! My husband would add JD or Evan Williams to that list as well. He, also, detests cheap beer and the cheapest he will go is Steel Reserve.

Neither of us like the off-brand sodas. I swear that the cheap orange sodas taste like black pepper!

[pitc9]

I went to the grocery store last night and realized that I buy off brand plastic baggies but not plastic wrap or aluminum foil. (tried it... not worth saving a buck or 2.)

[mruffruff]

I find that I actually prefer some generic or store brands better. I won't buy generic pet kibble or paper towels. Also I must have name brand make-up (I need all the help I can get!).

I LIKE to get name brand clothes, but only if I can get them at my local thrift stores. I bought a Sag Harbor sweater set yesterday for $1.00. That made me happy

[lvpets2002]

Well Michele you pretty much summed it up for me too..

I have a few things that have to be 'the good stuff' LOL

pet food is at the very top of the list

cat litter

feminine products

Nutella (Guido will not have any knock off of Nutella it has to be the real deal)

computer components

perfume and skin creams ( I don't buy it often but I do not and cannot buy the cheap knock offs. My skin is too sensitive and there are only certain types I can use)

over the counter meds

There are probably others I will have to think on it though.

[Babyboonie]

This thread is hilarious!! I didn't realise how "picky" I was until I was reading the responses and going.."oh yeah, I wouldn't scrimp on that either!". But, here's my definate list of "it has to be brand names" items:

Chocolate - cheap stuff just doesn't taste as good...and doesn't satisfy the cravings!
Shampoo & Conditioner - has to be Herbal Essences for me! Well, you've seen the advert haven't you???????!!! LOL!!
Femine Products (enough said!)
Tea - has to be PG Tips...what a good brew!
Perfume - it maybe expensive sometimes...but doesn't tend to go off as quick!
Toilet Paper - I like having a soft bum!
Wrinkle Cream - well, at 26 I have to start with a good one now or they'll be nope hope for me in a few years!!!!
Pet Food - i wouldn't eat the rubbish, so why should they? Although sometimes I think they would probably prefer it!!

[IRescue452]

Everybody got it right with cheese! I'm from WI (Little Chute- home of the Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival) We buy cheese from specialty stores. Kraft is horrible. Real CA cheese my rear end! It says "artificial coloring red and yellow and artificial flavoring" right on each package of kraft cheese product.

Most dry or canned goods (cereal, boxed pastas, ect.) I'll buy from walmart or sav-a-lot. However, I always buy baked goods, produce, and meats from more reputable grocery stores. I won't skimp on those things.

I don't skimp on auto parts either but my stepdad would

[Uabassoon]

I generally go cheap on most products but there are a few that I won't skimp out on.

Toilet paper, I hate cheap 1 ply toilet paper
deoderant, if I go cheap then I get sweaty and smelly!
hair product, I buy the kind from the salon because I have short hair and if I buy cheap stuff my hair looks horrible by the end of the day from taking my apron on and off at work
soda, I will only by generic if pepsi or coke is not on sale and the generic is on super sale
lotion, I have dry skin so having a good body mosturizer is important
Like Sparks I can't have cheap bras! I'm well endowed so I need something with support!

[lbaker]

Must have - brand name good mayo, peanut butter (PeterPan, Skippy or Jif), Ketchup (Heinz), crab meat (only from the Chesapeake ). A few others but those few for double sure

[Randi]

I won't buy cheap catfood and catlitter - in the long run, it actually is cheaper to get the good stuff, since Fister won't get sick from it.

Then, there's ryebread and french bread, that has to be the best - I buy that all the time! Also toiletpaper! Why buy the cheap crap and use 6-8 pieces while you can get the soft thick ones using 2-3 pieces. just think about it... it's cheaper to get the good one.

I normally get eco milk, and I would also like to get brown sugar, instead of the white stuff, but it's a little expensive here. I do buy Maldon salt though.

Oh, and chocolade has to be top class too.

I can't think of more things right now, but when I travel to cheaper countries, I always get a good Shampoo, like Redken or John Frieda, and also a certain body lotion/cream I like when I go to England (E45).

[carole]

I must add lettuce to my list, i used to buy the cheapest lettuce around, and now i buy the best,i eat a lot of it and so i feel it should be only the best.

Funny how some of you don't like kraft, we think Kraft peanut butter is the only one to buy in my household.

Babyboonie, just had to comment, you mentioned wrinkle cream, just saw an item on tv last night that all the expensive brands are a big have, they donot do what they claim and you are just as well off with the cheaper brands, i think they are talking about products that are like 80 dollars and more, i buy Loreal at 36 dollars and i like it, sure it don't make those wrinkles disappear but it moisturisers well and as i am nearly 50 i need that little extra, you are young yet, but good on you for taking care of your skin now before its too late.

[Daisy and Delilah]

I didn't know Kraft makes peanut butter. I don't think it's available here

[carole]

yep they sure do, we only buy that brand in New Zealand, it is yummy.

[RedHedd]

Everybody got it right with cheese! I'm from WI (Little Chute- home of the Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival) We buy cheese from specialty stores. Kraft is horrible. Real CA cheese my rear end! It says "artificial coloring red and yellow and artificial flavoring" right on each package of kraft cheese product.

Kraft masquerading as California Cheese! Well, I NEVER! No way! That orange Kraft stuff isn't cheese at all is it? I thought it was plastic - isn't it related to Velveeta?

I'm a California native and can certainly taste the difference in MY cheese!

[IRescue452]

I think Kraft is plastic: melted nasty orange plastic

I can only eat Jif peanut butter. I hate hate hate the taste of skippy and peter pan.