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yo'ma
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 Sun, Mar 03 2019, 8:05 am
What kind of things would you buy for its better quality over a cheaper price?
For me that I can think of offhand, appliances would be my number one. Things that I can't fix, I want the better quality. Doesn't have to be the top, but a decent one. It's such a waste of money otherwise IMO. Clothing I'm not that picky with, but school supplies, certain ones, yes in a way. I recently got school supplies for my kids and the ones that I wanted the better kinds were the binders and rulers. I got them in plastic. They last so much longer. And pencils, especially the colored ones. It's so frustrating when the lead constantly falls out, but I don't like the ones that you press (I can't remember the name).
That's all I can think of for now. What are some of yours?
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amother
Vermilion
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Sun, Mar 03 2019, 8:16 am
Mine would be house stuff - especially non visible.
DH put expensive systems in the house. He has backup systems. I see we never have problems.
He also opted for durable and practical over beauty. I wanted things with a wow factor. He would tell me no when things wouldn't last. We do have things with the wow effect, but they are practical.
My other thing is flowers. I rather pay more for high quality florist flowers than buy the ones in the kosher supermarkets. The high quality ones sometimes last 3 and 4 weeks. I had a big bouquet a month ago. The orchids are still pretty.
DH brought home flowers Friday. I was disappointed that he got a certain flower because in the kosher supermarket, it doesn't make it to shabbos day. They look beautiful and strong this morning. I love to bring the flowers in the kitchen. I have 4 bouquets now. Love them .
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amother
Royalblue
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Sun, Mar 03 2019, 8:19 am
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Shoes, linen, furniture, car...
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SuperWify
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Sun, Mar 03 2019, 9:19 am
| allthingsblue wrote: | | Shoes |
Same.
DH’s suits which can last him years.
Shabbos China set.
Few times I bought small appliances and other items cheaply and had to replace them very quickly with the better brand. Like my airtight storage containers. I spent lots of money on many cheaper containers on amazon and they broke quickly. Now I’m saving up for the OXO set   .
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teachkids
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Sun, Mar 03 2019, 9:42 am
My general rule is that if it's something that gets a lot of human error breakage, I'd rather get cheap, but if it should be able to last a long time I'll get the good quality.
The other rule is if the more expensive ones make my life easier (like easier to clean), it's worth it.
For example: I tend to get my clothes dirty and stained, so I'd rather buy cheap. I'm extremely hard on my shoes, so I buy cheap. Kids clothes, of course cheap.
Appliances or containers in my kitchen, I get the good quality ones that last. Furniture, I get good quality (although my attitude may change once I have kids old enough to interact with it.
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amother
Hotpink
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Sun, Mar 03 2019, 9:44 am
as I get older more and more is going in to that category. there's an expression "to poor to be cheap". even something like games and toys also show a difference. often knock off ones don't really work well.
I don't really spend on clothing because even good quality can get stained and the kids especially outgrow them  I also don't pass from one kid to the next because of large age gaps. I try to do a lot of hand me downs, second hand clothing stores.
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amother
Royalblue
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Sun, Mar 03 2019, 10:08 am
Kids winter coats
Vacuum cleaner!
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amother
Lawngreen
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Sun, Mar 03 2019, 10:13 am
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I was able to afford either a vinyl jacuzzi or regular tub that was cast iron for a heavily used bathroom- wanted jacuzzi badly but went with the better quality tub
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amother
Seashell
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Sun, Mar 03 2019, 10:22 am
Wigs-can’t stand hair to feel like plastic
Linen- very sensitive
Meat/chicken-quality matters
Vegetables and fruits
Toilet paper
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yo'ma
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Sun, Mar 03 2019, 10:28 am
| amother wrote: | Wigs-can’t stand hair to feel like plastic
Linen- very sensitive
Meat/chicken-quality matters
Vegetables and fruits
Toilet paper |
Oh yes, toilet paper. The cheap ones aren’t even worth it. Besides for the feel, you need a ton of squares that a good one you can use just 2 or 3.
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amother
Mistyrose
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Sun, Mar 03 2019, 10:33 am
Within reason, I would always pay more for quality unless it was something that was intended to be disposable but even real disposables like paper plates differ in quality and the cheapest paper plates are a disaster waiting to happen unless you are just using for a few cookies :-).
Children's clothing (except for shoes) doesn't have to be super high quality because it is going to be outgrown and there is unfortunately an availability of cheap clothing so that people buy disposable stuff in quantity versus a few higher quality items - which is why closets in old homes are thought to be inadequate. When I was a little girl, buying "good" clothing was a big deal and I remember my Bubbe and mother conferring regarding seams that could be let out and hems that could be hemmed up and down. I can't imagine anyone having those kinds of expectations from children's clothing today.
So again, it's relative in terms of cost
A Honda is definitely a higher quality car than a Ford Escort so economically it makes sense to pay more for a car that will last longer with fewer headaches. A Lexus IS nicer than a Honda but the extra money is not buying increased functionality although the driving experience will be nicer.
Well fitting leather shoes are objectively better for people's feet and with proper care will last longer than cheap shoes - and your feet will thank you for it over the years.
Appliances - again within reason - make sense to buy the highest rated appliance one can afford if that appliance is well rated for quality by reliable sources. For example, my Bosch dishwasher lasted for years. However, while a SubZero refrigerator is super high quality, I wouldn't spend the money for a SubZero refrigerator.
The list is pretty endless - really anything in which the more expensive item provides better functionality and increased quality such that it impacts the quality of one's experience significantly OR provides a more rational economic decision - e.g. something is not a bargain if you have to replace it repeatedly.
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FranticFrummie
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Sun, Mar 03 2019, 10:37 am
My grandmother used to constantly use the old Yiddish saying "Cheap things are expensive". (It sounds better in Yiddish)
I have a bad back, so I spend a lot of money on supportive shoes like Ecco and Naot. Every 10 years I spend a lot of money on a really well made winter coat.
I have this weird radar. I can walk into any thrift store, no matter how large, and immediately find cashmere sweaters, Pendleton wool skirts, silk blouses, any sort of high end designer clothing I want. It's like my eyes jump right to it, and don't see the rest.
Cookware. I love having high quality cookware. Ever since I found out that it was dangerous to use cheap Teflon skillets for more than a year, and that it's dangerous to use them on high heat, I tossed them all and switched to cast iron and ceramic. I couldn't be happier.
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Zehava
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Sun, Mar 03 2019, 12:02 pm
Kids clothes I’m fine with cheaper but coats and shoes they wear out every day so I try to get good quality.
And household things definitely
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amother
Seashell
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Sun, Mar 03 2019, 12:26 pm
Tissues
Mattress
Pots (if you cook a lot)
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ra_mom
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Sun, Mar 03 2019, 12:43 pm
I'm brand loyal once I've had a good experience with a brand after having a bad experience with another. But I don't buy the most expensive just good quality.
Things like Tirconderoga pencils, washable crayola markers, all metal sharpeners, M&L heavy duty disposable tablecloths for shabbos, Aspen facial tissues, lots of Neutrogena products, Dove bar soap, Colgate toothpaste...
I don't buy the most expensive Reynolds silver foil because Diamond and Pandora make good foil but anything else I won't bring in the house because they're thin and worthless. I hate the cheapie deli containers that leak or are hard to close and pay extra and go to multiple stores until I find the good ones. Same for the disposable aluminum pans that bend when you try to hold them - stay away.
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yksraya
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Sun, Mar 03 2019, 1:36 pm
Pots, knives, major appliances and the bigger kind small appliances like mixer etc.
Weekday shoes for my boys. Or else I end up buying new shoes all the time.
Cleaning soaps etc I like the good quality.
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Rappel
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Sun, Mar 03 2019, 1:44 pm
Everything. Quality pays.
I'd rather do without than acquire something which is cheaply made.
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Rappel
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Sun, Mar 03 2019, 1:45 pm
| FranticFrummie wrote: | My grandmother used to constantly use the old Yiddish saying "Cheap things are expensive". (It sounds better in Yiddish)
I have a bad back, so I spend a lot of money on supportive shoes like Ecco and Naot. Every 10 years I spend a lot of money on a really well made winter coat.
I have this weird radar. I can walk into any thrift store, no matter how large, and immediately find cashmere sweaters, Pendleton wool skirts, silk blouses, any sort of high end designer clothing I want. It's like my eyes jump right to it, and don't see the rest.
Cookware. I love having high quality cookware. Ever since I found out that it was dangerous to use cheap Teflon skillets for more than a year, and that it's dangerous to use them on high heat, I tossed them all and switched to cast iron and ceramic. I couldn't be happier. |
You, my dear, need to take me clothing shopping. please. I get so frustrated sorting through clothing that I usually walk out of a store without anything I needed.
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southernbubby
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Sun, Mar 03 2019, 3:40 pm
I found that those cheap plastic lawn chairs do last a long time. Dermasil face cream from Dollar tree does just fine for dry skin.
I have been wearing my Payless fashion boots for three years.
OTOH, my 2001 Lexus, which was bought as a demo with 8000 miles on it, is still in use with over 160,000 miles on it.
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