“Cosmetics are the classic case.
Here are some of the top-voted answers:
1.“Corkscrews.
“Cast iron pans.
There is just no way the $300 high-end pans are 10+ times better.
The WHOLE POINT of cast iron is that its cheap and lasts forever.”
“For SOME medications, buy generic whenever you might!”
“Cosmetics are the classic case.
you might stick your gold-plated ones where the sun don’t shine.”
Brand new ROGUE vs. rusted used.
Still getting those summer biceps.”
“ANYTHING from a cellphone store (aka accessories).
I looked up the part number online and Walmart was selling the EXACT same battery for $11.”
9.“Sunglasses.
I keep losing ‘em anyway.”
10.“Wine.
There are great options below $100 Wacom isn’t the only option anymore.”
“I know its not sold for $100…but Vodka.
The price point of vodka is set by popularity.
My local liquor store had professional taste testers compare cheap to expensive vodka.
They said there was no discernible difference between any of the triple distilled vodkas.
When I was told this, I bought an expensive vodka and a cheap one.
When I had a party I did a blind taste test with multiple people.
It was literally half and half.
The guy who swore he could tell the difference between Phillips and Grey Goose…picked the Phillips.
Now when he goes to parties, he pours Phillips into his Grey Goose bottles.
“Not necessarily expensive, per se, but ‘Magic Erasers.’
“Shower heads and tub spouts.
And finally…
15.
Otherwise, you’re free to get away with the bargain brand.
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