Big Brand names whose products are way overrated

Capt. Autumn · 01-05-2020 2:11pm #1

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?

Wizard! · 01-05-2020 2:15pm

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

Mad_maxx · 01-05-2020 2:24pm

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

Mad_maxx · 01-05-2020 2:25pm

Black and decker

Total sh1te

JohnnyFlash · 01-05-2020 2:26pm

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?

Strumms · 01-05-2020 2:27pm

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.

Falthyron · 01-05-2020 2:33pm

Everything and anything related to Apple.

Amirani · 01-05-2020 2:33pm

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.

utyh2ikcq9z76b · 01-05-2020 2:36pm

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

the kelt · 01-05-2020 2:37pm

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)

Kiss1037 · 01-05-2020 2:38pm

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

loyatemu · 01-05-2020 2:42pm

+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.

Strumms · 01-05-2020 2:43pm

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.

Bassfish · 01-05-2020 2:47pm

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"

dan1895 · 01-05-2020 2:51pm

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

The Tetrarch · 01-05-2020 3:05pm

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.

gormdubhgorm · 01-05-2020 3:09pm

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.

cj maxx · 01-05-2020 3:12pm

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

The Tetrarch · 01-05-2020 3:17pm

cj maxx wrote: »

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

How did you know it was an Avensis?

iamstop · 01-05-2020 3:21pm

gormdubhgorm wrote: »

Any brand name headphones or earphones have to be the biggest waste.

Have to politely disagree. I got a pair of Sennheiser headphones a few years ago for about $25 CAD or about 16 Euro. Still have them and carry them everywhere in my bag. Great for flights too.

My contribution is Nike and most other 'big name' running shoes. $200 for a pair of sneakers? Eh, no.

storker · 01-05-2020 3:25pm

Capt. Autumn wrote: »

Can I kick off with Dyson?

Pleaase do. A triumph of hype over functionality and reliability. We replaced ours with a Miele that would suck the wool out of the carpet. Brilliant.

Never tried Nespresso, but we got one of the Lavazza machines (made by AEG) and we love it.

Apple, yes good but overpriced, and iTunes is one of the worst pieces of sh1tware I've ever had to use. I dumped my iPhone for Android years ago and never looked back.

Sac O Spuds · 01-05-2020 4:29pm

loyatemu wrote: »

+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.

Dolmio is about as Italian as my big toe. Neighbour had an Italian aupair a few yrs back and she said she never heard or saw Dolmio sauces back home.

gormdubhgorm · 01-05-2020 4:50pm

iamstop wrote: »

Have to politely disagree. I got a pair of Sennheiser headphones a few years ago for about $25 CAD or about 16 Euro. Still have them and carry them everywhere in my bag. Great for flights too.

My contribution is Nike and most other 'big name' running shoes. $200 for a pair of sneakers? Eh, no.

Sorry I should have clarified those similar headphones could have be been purchased online from china for a much lower price.

IAMAMORON · 01-05-2020 4:51pm

BMW

FVP3 · 01-05-2020 4:57pm

Strumms wrote: »

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.

Whatever phone Apple produced in 2010 was way ahead of the competition at the time. I mean my personal iPhone 7 beats the crap out of most Android phones, and I get to use a lot of phones at work.

Snails pace · 01-05-2020 5:02pm

Toyota Land Cruiser, a totally over rated jeep.

Mazda cars, their absolutely brutal. Constant engine poblems with them

John Deere, they used to be value for money now their way over priced.

mikemac2 · 01-05-2020 5:34pm

Strumms wrote: »

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.

In 2010 were you comparing it against other phones on the market for 2010?

Mad_maxx · 01-05-2020 5:37pm

Snails pace wrote: »

Toyota Land Cruiser, a totally over rated jeep.

Mazda cars, their absolutely brutal. Constant engine poblems with them

John Deere, they used to be value for money now their way over priced.

You're dead wrong about the landcruiser

Littlehorny · 01-05-2020 5:41pm

BMW, Mercedes and Audi basically all the German "premium" car range. All style over substance, unreliable, horrendously hard to work on and mortgage level repair bill when something goes wrong.
Even standard German makes are overrated as well - Opel (pure muck) and VW (about the best of a bad lot granted)

whisky_galore · 01-05-2020 5:54pm

Levis jeans, gone to sh1t. Haven't bought any in years since the last 2 pairs didn't last p*ssing time.
Disingenious "Irish" brand names like Siuicra, pretending to wave the green flag when sugar hasn't been made here in decades.

Strumms · 01-05-2020 6:32pm

iamstop wrote: »

Have to politely disagree. I got a pair of Sennheiser headphones a few years ago for about $25 CAD or about 16 Euro. Still have them and carry them everywhere in my bag. Great for flights too.

My contribution is Nike and most other 'big name' running shoes. $200 for a pair of sneakers? Eh, no.

Sennheiser are quality, seriously good but seriously pricy unfortunately. A pair of in ear Bluetooth headphones that were 168 euro reduced to 107.

https://www.eglobalcentral.eu/sennheiser-momentum-free-wireless-headphone-black.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwka_1BRCPARIsAMlUmEo15vYMH1r-yLiq80WYTe7QAROkWO2jUnXQ_pbQRyQQHE2YEZjzOcIaAnnaEALw_wcB

And more...wireless...

https://www.harveynorman.ie/tvs-headphones/headphones/all-headphones/headphones-ireland/sennheiser-momentum-2.0-wireless-headphones-black.html

Big Brand names whose products are way overrated

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