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

smcgiff

A mistress.

If you're going to go to the trouble get a good one.

Cantremember

braddun wrote: »

Viagra


tampons



bottled water



water lube




pregnancy test kits



brake pads


wigs




tofu

I'm trying to figure out are those in order for a reason.

NSAman

Dental Implants

moleyv

Shoes
Mayonnaise
Toilet paper
Electronics in general.
BATTERIES
Beer

Lia_lia

Binbags.
Teabags
Fairy liquid
Beauty products
With toilet paper I generally buy the "fancy" supermarket brand stuff that costs a bit extra

Mountainsandh

Fabric conditioner. The Lidl one smells fine when you pour it in, but leaves clothes stinky.
Shampoo and conditioner. I only end up with itchy scalp.

Cotton buds ! cheap cotton buds make me angry.

braddun

second hand underware

Saipanne

Almost all raw food.

smcgiff

braddun wrote: »

second hand underware

That's not budget... That's downright kinky :P

well spoken man

Links234 wrote: »

Toilet paper

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

baby wipes is where its At !!!!!!!

fussyonion

I don't compromise on loo-roll anymore.
Went through a phase of trying all the different brands but the cheapy ones made my ar*e raw and itchy.
Now it's Cushelle all the way.

Teabags. Aldi's ones were OK but then they changed them and they're vile now.

Cheese. Kilmeadan all the way.

Bread.

Ham (Only Denny for me)

Crisps

Chocolate

Wine

myshirt

A washing machine

Senna

Razor blades. I've tried every brand, but Gillette are the only company to make a good Razor. I hate having to buy them, but no other choice.

razor blades!!!! not fussy otherwise!

moleyv

Senna wrote:

Razor blades. I've tried every brand, but Gillette are the only company to make a good Razor. I hate having to buy them, but no other choice.

I used the King and of Shaves razors for about a year. switched back to Gillette cause they were more convenient to get. Don't even know if King of Shaves make them anymore, but I wouldn't use any other shaving gel than theirs.

smcgiff

aaronc182 wrote: »

razor blades!!!! not fussy otherwise!

Once ran out of shaving foam, thought I'd pick up a pack of disposable BIC razors and shaving foam on the way to work. Sweet Jesus they are terrible, ended up dumping the rest of the pack in the bin.

BrokenArrows

Frynge wrote: »

Any chance you bought some budget arrows.

Nope, just poor aim and hit a concrete wall.

Son Of A Vidic

pablo128 wrote: »

Tyres. Brand name only for me

Absolutely agree. It's one thing budgeting on what kind of paper to wipe your ass with. Quite another to cut corners with something that could potentially save your life some day.

Patch123

Tinned tomatoes

pablo128

Mountainsandh wrote: »

Fabric conditioner. The Lidl one smells fine when you pour it in, but leaves clothes stinky.
Shampoo and conditioner. I only end up with itchy scalp.

Cotton buds ! cheap cotton buds make me angry.

Fully agree. The stems on the cheap ones bend far too easy when you're trying to dig a bit of crud out of the ears, I find.