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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.

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"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.

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

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

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#16

Kerrygold salted butter

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

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Yeti. Friend’s brother is a firefighter and was called to put out a car fire. After it was extinguished, they found a Yeti with ice water still in it in the cup holder.

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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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#22

This will get downvoted but I bought my MacBook Pro in 2010 and it is still running fine. Before that I was going through toshiba and hp laptops every 2-3 years. In my case the MacBook has been the cheapest laptop I've ever had

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#23

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

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#24

Oxo. Kitchen utensils, housewares in general, their stuff is so intuitively made and well designed, and just looks great to boot. If they make a version of anything I need, I will always choose their brand over anyone else’s.

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

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

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#25

"What Brand Name Is Actually 100% Worth Spending More For?" (45 Answers) As a lefty, Zebra F-402 pens.

Fine point, no smear, no pressing hard to get a clean line. Since I discovered them I can’t go back to other ball point pens

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#26

A Swiss Army Knife. Use that baby everywhere.

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"What Brand Name Is Actually 100% Worth Spending More For?" (45 Answers) Don’t cheap out on appliances.

I got a Bosch set for my washer/dryer and so far they’ve outlasted 3 sets of my father-in-law’s LGs, Samsungs, and another one I don’t remember. People complain appliances don’t last as long as they used to, and while I don’t disagree, it’s often because they buy the cheap models.

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Eric S.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My Frigidaire front loader and dryer set are 25 years old and still work like brand new (tip: never use the detergent drawer for anything, and always keep the door ajar between washes). Same with my whirlpool fridge (although I did have to replace the thermostat, $25 on Amazon and 15 minutes after watching the video on YouTube.

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#28

Stanley stainless steel vacuum/thermos bottles. I have one that holds a 12-cup pot of coffee that I bought at a neighbor’s estate sale 30 years ago and it was probably 20 years old then. It still works exactly as promised.

I did have trouble cleaning the coffee crud out of the bottom of it until I saw a Heloise Hint on this: Fill it about 1/3 full of hot tap water and drop in about 4 denture-cleaning tablets and let it sit overnight. You wouldn’t believe how clean it is after that treatment!

Wow! I had no idea this would take off line this. Thank you! I thought you want to have a look at my old Stanley:

[Stanley Vacuum Bottle/thermos](https://imgur.com/gallery/38TZfG1)

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

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

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#30

Coca-Cola. Unbranded coke is just meh.

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"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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Dilly Millandry
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Something about the Always brand outer cover would make me sore within 30 minutes. Couldn't use them.

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

You’re a good guy for knowing what she needs and being willing to buy it

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

Without wishing to seem in any way sexist, it is good to see this post. Nice one, OP!

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

Try a cup maybe? They last for years and are more environmental friendly 🙂

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

Thought about it. TMI, but my OB told me the reason I cramp more w/ tamps is because of a hormone not being able to freely exit.

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

cardboard applicators really suck, and the cotton of the tampons on cheaply made tampons make it painful to insert them. F-ing sucks

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

Walmart suck...I'm not sure Costco has their own brand. Playtex pads suck. But Stayfree was always my go to brand.

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

I've switched to a Lily menstrual cup and cloth pads/pantyliners 8 yrs ago and never looked back. So much more comfortable and the investment has more than paid off. They're even cheaper now that they're more popular. I hated how tampons dry you out and felt like sandpaper and the pads left you feeling swampy.

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

I definitely need the applicator tampons for hygiene and easier insertion. Plastic applicator are better than cardboard as well, which is why Tampax are better. Sanitary towels for me must also have wings otherwise they bunch up in your underwear so are not giving any protection.

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

I really never understood why you'd need applicators at all. As far as I know, we don't have them in Germany, I only saw them in the UK and was like "why would I need half a box filled with plastic if I wash my hands right after putting in the tampon in any case?" - With the sanitary pads I agree, wings are a must.

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

As your wife is still young, has she tried menstrual cups yet? They take a little time to get used to it and inserting it needs a little practicing, but once you've got the hang of it, you'll be out of those "am I leaking?" -days.... okay, not you, but your wife ;) There are so many different brands and even sizes, there are cups for very petite ladies to the heavier build ladies, from minimum bloodloss to heavy. I only regret one thing, and that is that I didn't try them sooner, it would have saved me from a lot of day-stress and even more sleepless nights

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

Pads & tampons aren't regulated for quality & what chemicals are in it! Use organic or the cups like femmicycle or the discs. One item lasts forever with some maintenance rather than buying something every month or so pending the cycle.

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

I find all the expensive ones are made with awful materials that you're paying extra for. I buy an eco friendly Superdrug range (Uk toiletries shop) which is cheaper than always and similar named brands but uses chemical free, plastic free (I can't use washable pads or cups sadly) natural materials that are much better for your skin. You don't feel it or even know you're wearing them, but they work like a charm! Plus they're much much better for the environment if you can't or won't use reusable products. When I see all the plastic that always uses and how thick and man made they are, I instinctively cross my legs!

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

As a woman, their is NOTHING worse then a personal care product failing at it's job.. I wore pads/liners that wouldn't stick, wouldn't prevent leaking, and tamps that felt like I was being stabbed from the outside when I sat down.. no bueno..

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

Always here too. Just the best and way better than other brands.

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

The one blessing of menopause, no more messing with feminine products!

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

Stayfree or Kotex for sensitive skin are the best pads by far if you have allergies to the other brands. Also, they don't have that weird plastic top layer that Always brand does, so you feel actually dry until they're really soaked.

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Kaye Nicole (Nikki)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kotex for me, Always are weird shaped for my body! Life is OKAY and Stayfree is fine.

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

ob tampons are the only leak proof tampon. always? ya that name cuz they are always trying to improve their products.. kotex baby.!, u don't get that nasty pad smell either!!

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

Used the sponge reusable, rinse and repeat. Never went back to.paper.

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

I know this isn’t the point of the post but is anyone else impressed they don’t live near a Walmart? Where do they live? I grew up VERY rural, one traffic light on the very edge of my town, graduated HS with 98 kids, kind of rural. Walmart was 20 min away, closer than the only mall at 30 min. I live in suburbs now and our nearest Walmart is walkable and you could find about 5 within 5 miles of my home.

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

I only use Always pads and Playtex tampons ..always pads keeps me safe on my heavy day..other pads leaked. I never liked Tampax . They leaked felt uncomfortable the applicator! Playtex applicator is better.

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

Ah see I somewhat disagree with this one. Boots & Sainsburys own brand tampons are far superior to Tampax (I can't speak for pads).

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

I'm using washable inlays and never looked back. Even the best disposable brand isn't nearly as comfortable as soft cotton or bamboo fibre.

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

Just fyi. We don't have Walmart near us either but you can order stuff online now. They ship anywhere. I would bet Costco would ship too. Just not meat or fresh veggies.

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For a guy, you know too much about feminine personal menstrual hygiene products, friend. LOL

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

Would you say that to a lady who is educated about ED or prostate issues? Learning and caring about others especially with problems we can't relate to shows empathy, not perversion.

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As a teacher, Expo whiteboard markers

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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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"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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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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#40

Birkenstock sandals

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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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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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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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Bosch appliances

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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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