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False ecomomy - What do you refuse to buy budget versions of?

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  • #212
    KungPao
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,786 ✭✭✭KungPao


    yes there wrote: »
    You know you shouldn't really use cling film and an elastic band for a sheath

    No, really?

    Why not?


  • #213
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 6,691 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I don't see the problem with Aldi/Lidl food like some people here. Most of it as the same quality as tesco/branded products. Everything in there is grand! Keep in mind I don't eat meat...


  • #214
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 24,774 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Lia_lia wrote: »
    Most of it as the same quality as tesco

    Exactly, that's why I shop in supervalue. Superior products, good prices and Irish!!


  • #215
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 6,691 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    ^ all the same to me. That being said I usually go to dunnes, because it's only down the road!


  • #216
    KungPao
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,786 ✭✭✭KungPao


    Rose Repulsive Tailwind wrote: »
    Exactly, that's why I shop in supervalue. Superior products, good prices and Irish!!

    I couldn´t give a monkeys where the stuff is from.

    If it´s a reasonable price and of a quality acceptable to me, it´s going in my trolley.


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  • #217
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,685 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    Mink wrote: »
    Buy most things in aldi

    Except

    Mayo, ketchup, conditioner, dishwasher tabs. They all have to be branded!

    For some reason I only like the toothpaste out of lidl so I always go there just for that.

    I buy the cheap loo roll and I've never felt the desire for the soft stuff!

    The Aldi dishwasher tabs have won awards and since I've tried them I'm not using anything else.

    For me it's shoes, toothpaste, clothes and tyres


  • #218
    dubscottie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 854 ✭✭✭dubscottie


    Stheno wrote: »
    The Aldi dishwasher tabs have won awards and since I've tried them I'm not using anything else.

    For me it's shoes, toothpaste, clothes and tyres

    But who awarded the awards..

    Like a toothpaste company saying "clinically proven to do xxx"..

    Yes, proven by they're own team..


  • #219
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 24,774 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    KungPao wrote: »
    I couldn´t give a monkeys where the stuff is from.

    My standards are obviously higher.

    I won't even use NI dairy products.


  • #220
    Gbear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,775 ✭✭✭✭Gbear


    cruais wrote: »
    Bread - has to be brennans

    I didn't know that there was ****ter bread than brennans.


  • #221
    Simonigs1.0
    Closed Accounts Posts: 706 ✭✭✭Simonigs1.0


    Fallon & Byrne stock Irish produce, thats what brings me back.

    That and they pack your bags..


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  • #222
    KungPao
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,786 ✭✭✭KungPao


    Rose Repulsive Tailwind wrote: »
    My standards are obviously higher.

    I won't even use NI dairy products.

    Debatable.

    Why not?

    Are you one of those people that fell for that Dont Buy Brazilian Beef nonsense, some years back?


  • #223
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,653 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    I judge a person and their home by what washing up liquid sits by their sink. If it ain't Fairy, i'm out of there. God only knows what else they skimped on.


  • #224
    Tarzana2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭Tarzana2


    Rose Repulsive Tailwind wrote: »
    Exactly, that's why I shop in supervalue. Superior products, good prices and Irish!!

    I don't think I've ever found a superior product in Supervalu than Aldi or Lidl. And Aldi and Supervalu would both be supermarkets I'd go to regularly (live close to both). A basket of groceries costs much more in Supervalu and the quality is either equal or worse than Aldi.

    I'm sure you'll say your standards are higher like you did up-thread, but that would be quite arrogant, don't you think?


  • #225
    onlyrocknroll
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 750 ✭✭✭onlyrocknroll


    Meat and fish. Neither are actually cheaper in a supermarket, so I can't for-the-life-of-me understand why people don't go to a good butchers or fishmongers and get a much better product for the same price. :confused:

    Coffee, bread, shoes, jeans.

    No offence but the people saying super-processed foods and cleaning products are just responding to marketing imo. Sometimes the brand name is better, sometimes Lidl or Aldi are better, more often there's no difference.


  • #226
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,685 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    dubscottie wrote: »
    But who awarded the awards..

    Like a toothpaste company saying "clinically proven to do xxx"..

    Yes, proven by they're own team..

    WHich for example classed them second only to Fairy Platinum


  • #227
    thelad95
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,812 ✭✭✭thelad95


    Most people would agree that in terms of clothes, brand names are always best. Dunnes and Penneys clothes look nice on the shelf but after one or two washes, they go quite raggy. Those shoes you get in Penneys never last longer than a month. In contrast, I have a pair of Dubarrys that were €100 four years ago and are still going strong today.

    Also, sports gear. The faux stuff they sell in Aldi is crap.


  • #228
    donegaLroad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,379 ✭✭✭donegaLroad


    BrokenArrows wrote: »
    There are a few things that I refuse to budget on and it annoys the crap out of me when my housemates don't.

    Toilet paper - Why budget? The cheaper stuff doesn't last as long, you need to use more and it feels terrible.
    Dish Washing Liquid - just buy fairy. It lasts forever.
    Aluminium Foil - Just buy the big 30m heavy duty stuff.


    parachutes... no point in buying factory seconds... a bit like going for a budget a heart by-pass


  • #229
    KungPao
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,786 ✭✭✭KungPao


    I have Tesco Value Range parachute...

    You think I should upgrade?


  • #230
    donegaLroad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,379 ✭✭✭donegaLroad


    KungPao wrote: »
    I have Tesco Value Range parachute...

    You think I should upgrade?

    I'd be inclined to upgrade.. unless the coffin comes free :)


  • #231
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 1,225 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Cornflakes. Kellogg's. Every time they are on offer I'll buy about ten boxes


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  • #232
    Asarlai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 512 ✭✭✭Asarlai


    Condoms

    Rosary beads


  • #233
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 24,774 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Tarzana2 wrote: »
    I don't think I've ever found a superior product in Supervalu than Aldi or Lidl. And Aldi and Supervalu would both be supermarkets I'd go to regularly (live close to both). A basket of groceries costs much more in Supervalu and the quality is either equal or worse than Aldi.

    I'm sure you'll say your standards are higher like you did up-thread, but that would be quite arrogant, don't you think?

    Think what you want and enjoy your pound shop products but I won't even shop in tesco never mind aldi and lidl. Supervalue is by far and away the best supermarket in this country they have quality, good prices and are a proper irish supermarket supporting local jobs, people and suppliers.


  • #234
    pablo128
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,210 ✭✭✭pablo128


    KungPao wrote: »
    No, really?

    Why not?

    It's cheaper to use an old crisp packet. Just get a lighter and heat shrink it on!:pac:


  • #235
    onlyrocknroll
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 750 ✭✭✭onlyrocknroll


    So much of the Lidl/Aldi snobbery is just plain ridiculous.

    Lidl's bakery isn't bad, it's a lot better than Tesco's, and the less sad about the crap that's sold as bread in Dunne's the better. MnS's is much better again though.

    Lidl also has better fruit and veg then either Dunne's or Tesco's. Anything that is in season in Ireland is actually from Ireland. I've seen Spanish strawberry's on sale in Tesco's in summer! Tropical fruit is usually pretty good in Aldi/Lidl and total crap in Dunne's/Tescos. Supervalu beats the lot though. MnS too, but the prices are feckin extortionate.

    Also I love the people arguing for the superiority of branded sliced pan, washing-liquid and in one case; potato waffles.


  • #236
    Tarzana2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭Tarzana2


    Rose Repulsive Tailwind wrote: »
    Think what you want and enjoy your pound shop products but I won't even shop in tesco never mind aldi and lidl. Supervalue is by far and away the best supermarket in this country they have quality, good prices and are a proper irish supermarket supporting local jobs, people and suppliers.

    It's not even close to the best. Carries quite a limited range, for starters. Have been amazed at the things I can't find there. You can't get everything you want to Aldi/Lidl, but you really, really can't get everything you want in Supervalu. It's the worst of the supermarkets for having a decent selection of even commonplace ethnic foods - I'm not talking about specialist stuff here.

    And the quality of its produce is nothing special. I'd go to butchers for meat, or failing that, Aldi.


  • #237
    braddun
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,220 ✭✭✭braddun


    plants


    fish and chips



    the bible


    irish flags


  • #238
    Tony EH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,258 ✭✭✭✭Tony EH


    BrokenArrows wrote: »
    Toilet paper - Why budget? The cheaper stuff doesn't last as long, you need to use more and it feels terrible.

    I'm not paying stupid prices for something I stick up may arse.

    But, I will admit, I don't "budget" on my computer equipment. Better stuff really does last longer there. IMHO.


  • #239
    Tony EH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,258 ✭✭✭✭Tony EH


    BrokenArrows wrote: »
    .
    Frynge wrote: »
    Any chance you bought some budget arrows.

    Feckin.


    Brilliant.


  • #240
    stuboy01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 132 ✭✭stuboy01


    Rampant rabbits. Moderately frisky rabbits just don't cut the mustard


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  • #241
    anto3473
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 160 ✭✭anto3473


    The washing up liquid in lidil lasts longer than fairy liquid...

    And the eurosaver menu in mcdonalds is class. I usually get it in addition to a meal
    :D


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