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

BrokenArrows

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.

tomwaterford

condoms

MRnotlob606

prostitutes

Sheep Lover

Rent boys

Hande hoche!

Mustard.

pablo128

Tyres. Brand name only for me. I learned my lessons years ago.

Tail Docker

Workboots, tools, and razors.

suicide_circus

I will buy cheap generic knockoffs every time except for Fairy liquid, jaffa cakes and shoes.

Frynge

Black bags, all the ones available in the supermarkets now are pure crap. I now buy commercial quality black bags just to remain sane. The sort you can fill and then drag across the floor, toss down a stairs or store a body in.

BoJack Horseman

Abortions.

Don't be fooled by the crowd offering "get 9 & your 10th one is free"...... The service is always worse.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

I won't buy budget versions of anything. I thankfully don't need to.

Jester252

milk

Ruu

Henchmen, dropping like flies these days. Anyone know where I can source these? I am beginning to feel threatened in my vast estate.

Nib

Tea bags.

Don't be coming back from Lidl with your 5 million tea bags for €3, they're that price for a reason.

Larianne

Tomato Ketchup or Mayonaise. Has to be Heinz and Hellman's.

suicide_circus

Wesley Few Leper wrote: »

I won't buy budget versions of anything. I thankfully don't need to.

That would seem a little short sighted, what if the cheaper brand is as good as or better than the heavily marketed expensive brand?

Stark

Light bulbs. The decent ones last for years and years, the cheapo ones constantly need to be replaced.

Frynge

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.

Any chance you bought some budget arrows.

SEPT 23 1989

wine

bpb101

NEVER EVER EVER , buy cheap tea bags. NEVER

Cantremember

Champagne.

braddun

Viagra


tampons



bottled water



water lube




pregnancy test kits



brake pads


wigs




tofu

The Backwards Man

I've said it before and I'll say it again.

Grant's Vodka tastes infinitely better out of a Smirnoff bottle than out of a Huzzar one.

La_Gordy

Washing powders/gels. Budget washing powders can leave your clothes smelling like fusty balls.

dmc17

Larianne wrote: »

Tomato Ketchup or Mayonaise. Has to be Heinz and Hellman's.

Bramwells mayonnaise from Aldi is nicer I think.

Personally, I wouldn't put cheap oil in a car

Grayson

Shoes. Cheap ones fall apart after 3-4 weeks on me.

Links234

Toilet paper

a housemate got some ass-sandpaper one time. never again. bought decent stuff, kept it in my room

monkeysnapper

Walking boots and a mattress .

danger_mouse_tm

Diesel. Price a fuel pump for your vehicle fitted and you'll see why.

pauliebdub

Jeans and trousers in general. This is due to the cut of the trousers, it's easier to buy expensive trousers that fit well and are flattering. Cheap ones are usually uncomfortable. Same with shirts, expensive ones are usually cut better, more flattering and comfortable than cheap ones and will last longer than penneys or H&M.

michellie

Washing detergent
Shampoo, conditioner and body wash
Coffee