Do you buy name brand or store brand?
Just wondering how many think that name brand is better than store brand or the same?
When it comes to big ticket items, TV, Computer, Stereo etc I will spend the extra money for name brand that I trust.
For small items escpecially food I will buy the store brand to save money and think that it tastes exactly the same.
When it comes to big ticket items, TV, Computer, Stereo etc I will spend the extra money for name brand that I trust.
For small items escpecially food I will buy the store brand to save money and think that it tastes exactly the same.
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I buy the store brand food but like you I spend more money on the name brand bigger more expensive stuff. 0 -
Usually depends on item, difference in price and amount of money I have on had for item at the time.
I buy alot of store/generic food brand food. Same for clothing. Except shoes.
I used to by W-M shoes until my wife bought me a pair of New Balance. The difference in how my feet felt at the end of the day was INCREDABLE!.
Bought my Lowes brand Bolens riding mower because of the 0% if paid in 1 year credit offer. No complaints.0 -
My wife and I mostly look at price, except when it comes to food or grocery items. We will buy alot of store brands for the savings, however there are some products you just can't substitute. Take for example toilet paper or charcoal for the grill. Kingsford is by far the better than any store brand so we only buy Kingsford. And we buy fresh cut meat rather than the frozen prepackaged crap. 0 -
you have to evaluate most generic brands of food, after a while you can figure out what generic brand actually comes off the same line as name brand, or if the savings may be worth only a small difference with a huge sacrifice in flavor, things like tabasco there is no substitute, i want name brand mustard, and peanut butter, many other items can be what ever is cheapest
wife went in with her work one time on some toilet paper, sure it was cheaper, but i could have sanded the back deck with it0 -
Shure-Fine is good for the most part. But give me Folgers over S-F's coffee any day.
We're on a tight budget, so we buy a lot of store brands.0 -
Under no circumstances will I wear cheap shoes. So I guess that means I buy name brand. 0 -
Usually name brand b/c it seems to be better made, and if it's food, better tasting. I'm a firm believer in buying quality...and buying less. 0 -
'cheapest brand' that will complete the task. 0 -
It really depends on the item. Someone said shoes, I always by name brand shoes and boats, not because they are more expensive, but they last longer and feel better on my feet. I buy name brand tools, electronics, and computer equipment. When it comes to food though, I will usually try the grocery store brand first. Some items the store brand is pretty good, other items its not and sometimes its not always cheaper then the named brand. 0 -
There's no real rule of thumb. There are certain items that I spend the money for brand names, and there are others when I'll accept store-brands.
When I know who makes the store brand stuff, I'll almost always go with the store brands if it is a brand I trust. But, even in food, I'll accept some store brands and not accept others. Good example is Macaroni & Cheese. I buy Kraft only. No other labels, it simply doesn't matter. But, I'll buy Kroger's Private Selection pasta. It is made by DaVinci which I am familiar with and enjoy already, but at a much lower price.
I'll buy Redhead hunting gear (Bass Pro). I'll buy Cabela's hunting gear. Save some bucks, get great quality, and it works just the same as other brands.0 -
mostly name brands here. something about the trust that goes with a long standing company name(worked out real well with the peanut butter and dog food problems of late but hell, every theory has a hole or two in it)
as far as item that are warrantied, named brands only. withouout a doubt question or concern. i dont care of its made in the same factory by the same guy as the name brand. just becuase it made in the same place doesnt make it the same. its cheaper for a reason. lower quality parts used to save money. no thank you, i'll pay more for a higher quality part,.0 -
But, one thing to keep in mind is that the generic item is sometimes the exact same item as the brand name. The store has created a situation where they want their name on a successful product and are willing to accept a lower margin to have their name on it. The product inside is exactly the same -- the package is all that is different.
Of course, it takes some serious research to discover this information.0 -
Depends entirely on what it is on a case by case basis. Right on about the Tabasco.[:0] 0 -
With food the only difference is often the label. Check out this list of recently recalled canned goods:
quote:Brand names of the recalled products include Austex, Best Yet, Big Y, Black Rock, Bloom, Bryan, Bunker Hill, Castleberry's, Cattle Drive, Firefighters, Food Club, Food Lion, Goldstar, Great Value, Kroger, Lowes, Meijer, Morton House, Paramount, Piggly Wiggly, Prudence, Southern Home, Steak N Shake, Thrifty Maid, Triple Bar and Value Time. The recall also includes four varieties of Natural Balance dog food.0 -
depends on what it is,
I can't stand store brand sodas, I only drink coca-cola, mt. dew and vault. I just can't stand store brand colas [xx(]
With many food items it really does not make much difference to me. Same quality and flavor for a better price. Heck I've found a hot pockets knock off which tastes more like real pizza than the "hot pocket" brand [:D]
If I trust the store brand's quality and the flavor suits me, why pay more?
With large items it depends on what it is. I know that the Sears "Craftsman" brand is reliable (at least I have not had trouble with it).
I will not buy off-brand electronics, these days it is a miracle if the name brands last more than a couple of years without problems. Won't risk buying the cheaper brands.0 -
quote:Originally posted by spanielsells
But, one thing to keep in mind is that the generic item is sometimes the exact same item as the brand name. The store has created a situation where they want their name on a successful product and are willing to accept a lower margin to have their name on it. The product inside is exactly the same -- the package is all that is different.
Of course, it takes some serious research to discover this information.
hehe,
like Whirlpool and Panasonic sell appliances under the Kenmore "brand" in Sears stores.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Flying Clay Disk
quote:Originally posted by HeavyBarrel
Under no circumstances will I wear cheap shoes. ...
+1 Roger that!! Feet are important enough to warrant spending the extra money!!
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quote:Originally posted by tobefree
quote:Originally posted by Flying Clay Disk
quote:Originally posted by HeavyBarrel
Under no circumstances will I wear cheap shoes. ...
+1 Roger that!! Feet are important enough to warrant spending the extra money!!
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I usually buy store brand unless it's electronics. 0 -
store brands for food 0 -
quote:Originally posted by KSUmarksman
quote:Originally posted by spanielsells
But, one thing to keep in mind is that the generic item is sometimes the exact same item as the brand name. The store has created a situation where they want their name on a successful product and are willing to accept a lower margin to have their name on it. The product inside is exactly the same -- the package is all that is different.
Of course, it takes some serious research to discover this information.
hehe,
like Whirlpool and Panasonic sell appliances under the Kenmore "brand" in Sears stores.
Actually most appliances (Maytag, Amana, GE, Whirlpool, Kenmore, Panasonic, etc.) are all made by Whirlpool. It isn't until you get into higher-end stuff (SubZero, Jenn-Air, Kitchenaid) where they are made by separate companies.0 -
Usually store brand or generic, but not always. Scott paper products is a good example. We used Scott paper towels for years because we had always used Scott paper towels. When Scott changed ownership, their products went from barely acceptable to completely unsatisfactory. Winn Dixie brand paper towels (Ultra Strong, I think) is superior to Scott, but now Winn Dixie went broke so we are back to using Scott.
The wife bought about ten pounds of a new brand of bacon at Food Lion which is not edible. I can't even give it to the dog because we don't have a dog dentist in the area. [:D]
New or different brands can be a little risky, but I've always been the adventurous sort. [:D]0 -
The warranty on our Sears Kenmore freezer expired in June. This week the freezer expired. All the meat thawed and had to be cooked. 0 -
I buy some of each. Sometimes, the store brand isn't any good, but on things like ketchup, mustard, asprine toothpaste and such, I can't tell the difference. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by MVP
I buy the store brand food but like you I spend more money on the name brand bigger more expensive stuff.
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Most food I'll try the store brands, condoms and pace makers I would go with the well known brand names. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by spanielsells
But, one thing to keep in mind is that the generic item is sometimes the exact same item as the brand name. The store has created a situation where they want their name on a successful product and are willing to accept a lower margin to have their name on it. The product inside is exactly the same -- the package is all that is different.
Of course, it takes some serious research to discover this information.
Maybe I'm wrong, but these are interesting comments from a guy with a Masters in Marketing.0 -
I work as a Marketing Manager for the #2 global consumer products company (sometimes #1 depending on whether we buy or sell another company and whehter our competitor buys or sells one of their companies)
I can guarantee nearly every store brand product is made by a name brand company. Do you really think that Krogers, KMart or Meijer have manufacturing facilities to make all these store brand products? Most of the major name brand formulas are simply packaged under a private label for their client.
Don't forget the opposite can be true. Some of the lower end name brand products can be marketed as top shelf store brand. One of our clients has three store brand, Basics, Quality and Ultra. Basics is the cheapest and Ultra is the highest price. Within each one there are different grades, Economy, Standard, Premium. In fact Basics Economy, Quality Economy, and Ultra Economy are all the same cheap formula. Same for Standard and same for Premium.0 -
its quite simple: " you get what you pay for" 0 -
quote:Originally posted by SLING BLADE
its quite simple: " you get what you pay for"
That would be nice. [:D]0
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