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Big Brand names whose products are way overrated

Capt. Autumn

Can I kick off with Dyson?

A huge launch and massive marketing drive for Dyson products but I've always been underwhelmed by how they actually perform. Maybe the fuss generated is something to do with it being the first UK designed product to make a big splash in many the year but, for me, they are the Apple of products from a marketing perspective but an Acer in terms of performance.

When I finally kicked my under-performing Dyson to the kerb and replaced in with a big ugly Meile, I nearly cried in gratitude when I heard the motor rumble to life and watched as my carpet was sucked to within an inch of it's life.

So, what brands do you think are overrated?

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cj maxx

Yeah actually, Toyota. Advenis was pure shyte.
+1 on Dyson.
Really any of the so-called premium brands are over rated.
All mod-cons now are built to last X years and give up

gormdubhgorm

loyatemu wrote: »

Dolmio - their sauces are muck, much better available from Lidl and Aldi.

The funny part is Lidl sell Dolmio beside the cheaper sauces. No one ends up buying the Dolmio and they have to end up putting them on offer.

Any brand name headphones or earphones have to be the biggest waste.
Oh ripped Jeans there is another one that makes no sense. They cost more because they have to be distressed.

The Tetrarch

Kiss1037 wrote: »

Also , just threw the Dyson out he back today , has been replaced by a Miele , never again

I have a Miele washing machine. Excellent. Built like a tank.
Had a poor experience with a new Toyota car.
Bought a Sinn watch online. Useless, spent all its life in a drawer.

dan1895

+1 for Nespresso. Our machine is basically a kitchen worktop ornament. Mmmm Luke warm bland coffee. Lidl instant is nicer.

Bassfish

Kiss1037 wrote: »

Beats , pure marketing, loads of articles about where the cost of the product sits, 70% of total production cost is in marketing

Also , just threw the Dyson out he back today , has been replaced by a Miele , never again

Agreed re Beats, they're all bottom end. As Lemmy said "it's like listening to music through a f***ing pillow"

Strumms

Falthyron wrote: »

Everything and anything related to Apple.

I really love the iPad but any other apple product that I’ve had I wasn’t a fan of. Had for a while an iPhone for work about 10 years ago and it was a laggy, bland piece of crap even allowing for it being 2010.

loyatemu

+1 on Nespresso; we switched to a bean-to-cup machine and the coffee is way better, even with cheap beans. Also cheaper and less plastic waste.

Dolmio - their sauces are muck, much better available from Lidl and Aldi.

Kiss1037

Beats , pure marketing, loads of articles about where the cost of the product sits, 70% of total production cost is in marketing

Also , just threw the Dyson out he back today , has been replaced by a Miele , never again

the kelt

Capt. Autumn wrote: »

Can I kick off with Dyson?

A huge launch and massive marketing drive for Dyson products but I've always been underwhelmed by how they actually perform. Maybe the fuss generated is something to do with it being the first UK designed product to make a big splash in many the year but, for me, they are the Apple of products from a marketing perspective but an Acer in terms of performance.

When I finally kicked my under-performing Dyson to the kerb and replaced in with a big ugly Meile, I nearly cried in gratitude when I heard the motor rumble to life and watched as my carpet was sucked to within an inch of it's life.

So, what brands do you think are overrated?

Yep i would agree 100% with Dyson, bought one new, heap of crap whilst VAX machines we had previously were great.

Ill add in BMW, bought a 4 year old 3 series a few years ago, heap of dirt, never had as many things go wrong with a car in my life, rattly and not even a nice car to drive. Lovely looking cars with a name but wouldnt think of buying one again (maybe i was just unlucky with that one car)

utyh2ikcq9z76b

Cadburys chocolate, it's gone to ****

Amirani

JohnnyFlash wrote: »

Nespresso coffee isn’t up to much is it?

Agreed, all the capsules have the same weird taste to them.

Aeropress and some freshly ground coffee doesn't take much more time to make, far better quick option if you don't want to fork out for an espresso machine.

Falthyron

Everything and anything related to Apple.

Strumms

Lacoste seem to have really crap sizing... too short and too wide. The FCUK polos are miles better in terms of sizing and quality and the color and overall quality.

Another brand overrated....

Firetrap, literally everything I’ve had either shrinks or falls apart.

JohnnyFlash

Capt. Autumn wrote: »

Can I kick off with Dyson?

A huge launch and massive marketing drive for Dyson products but I've always been underwhelmed by how they actually perform. Maybe the fuss generatedis something to do with it being the first UK designed product to make a big splash in many the year but, for me, they are the Apple of products from a marketing perspective but an Acer in terms of performance.

When I finally kicked my under-performing Dyson to the kerb and replaced in with a big ugly Meile, I nearly cried in gratitude when I heard the motor rumble to life and watched as my carpet was sucked within an inch of it's life.

So, what brands do you think are overrated?

Ya, Dysons are shít. Get yourself a Miele, Nilfisk or Henry.

Nespresso coffee isn’t up to much is it?

Mad_maxx

Black and decker

Total sh1te

Mad_maxx

Wizard! wrote: »

Lacoste
I still have some polo shirts I bought back in the 80's. Their colors are saturated, the fabric still perfect.
However, the new ones? From mid 90's and later?
Worse than some Chinese copies you buy for 5 euros. However, the prices are still high.

Nautica
Similar case, but they were never of good quality, although they are at the same price range of Lacoste

Agree about lacoste

Wizard!

Lacoste
I still have some polo shirts I bought back in the 80's. Their colors are saturated, the fabric still perfect.
However, the new ones? From mid 90's and later?
Worse than some Chinese copies you buy for 5 euros. However, the prices are still high.

Nautica
Similar case, but they were never of good quality, although they are at the same price range of Lacoste