So a friend of mine invited me over to watch the OSU v. Wisconsin game on his new 52" flat screen. I was excited until I got there and found he didn't have the high def convertor so we watched the game in SD on his big screen.
That got me to thinking. What things are worth ponying up the extra cash for.
Coke Zero vs. generic soda
Light bulbs (CFLs/LEDs save you a lot over a basic incandescent)
Suits (huge difference between bargain bin and middle-of-the-road in quality and fit)
Wine (again, big difference between $4 bottle and $15 bottle; not as much between $15 bottle and $200 bottle for most people)
Nov 9, 2010 11:57am
McFly1955
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Tue, Nov 9, 2010 12:00 PMNov 9, 2010 12:00 PM
Ketchup
Blu Rays
An Inspection (home purchasing)
Nov 9, 2010 12:00pm
thedynasty1998
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Tue, Nov 9, 2010 12:03 PMNov 9, 2010 12:03 PM
MP3 players
Headphones
Shoes
Toilet Paper
Alcohol
Nov 9, 2010 12:03pm
Scarlet_Buckeye
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Tue, Nov 9, 2010 12:07 PMNov 9, 2010 12:07 PM
Any household daily use item: i.e., paper towels, garbage bags, foil, zip lock bags, etc.
Nov 9, 2010 12:07pm
I Wear Pants
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Tue, Nov 9, 2010 12:09 PMNov 9, 2010 12:09 PM
A hotel. A decent big chain hotel vs a local motel or bargain basement chain (looking at you Knights Inn) is usually worth it. Better sheets/mattress/shower/actually has breakfast.
Nov 9, 2010 12:09pm
CenterBHSFan
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Tue, Nov 9, 2010 12:09 PMNov 9, 2010 12:09 PM
Just to name a few:
Downy
Ketchup
potatoes (Yukon Gold)
TidyCat litter
Dawn dishwashing liquid
Nov 9, 2010 12:09pm
gorocks99
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Tue, Nov 9, 2010 12:17 PMNov 9, 2010 12:17 PM
Meat
Produce
Dairy
Nov 9, 2010 12:17pm
Curly J
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Tue, Nov 9, 2010 12:25 PMNov 9, 2010 12:25 PM
A quality Ohio High School Sports Forum...I KID !!!
Nov 9, 2010 12:25pm
justincredible
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Tue, Nov 9, 2010 12:51 PMNov 9, 2010 12:51 PM
Most electronics - I'll always spend a little more for a better tv, computer, etc.
Toilet paper - Self explanatory.
Razor blades - My face is my money maker, I can't risk slicing it up.
Tshirts - cheap tshirts suck.
Nov 9, 2010 12:51pm
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Tue, Nov 9, 2010 12:58 PMNov 9, 2010 12:58 PM
gorocks99;551493 wrote:Meat
Produce
Dairy
you have PM
Nov 9, 2010 12:58pm
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Tue, Nov 9, 2010 1:00 PMNov 9, 2010 1:00 PM
Shoes
Nov 9, 2010 1:00pm
-Society-
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Tue, Nov 9, 2010 1:04 PMNov 9, 2010 1:04 PM
CenterBHSFan;551483 wrote:Just to name a few:
Downy
Ketchup potatoes (Yukon Gold) TidyCat litter
Dawn dishwashing liquid
I guess it depends on what you are using them for.
Nov 9, 2010 1:04pm
Pick6
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Tue, Nov 9, 2010 1:05 PMNov 9, 2010 1:05 PM
condoms
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Belly35
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Tue, Nov 9, 2010 1:07 PMNov 9, 2010 1:07 PM
Power tools and standard tools
Meats, Produce and Dairy ....for sure
Shoes ..pay extra for comfort
Furniture .. cheap does not last
Leather
Weapons... that is why I buy Sig
Bottom line is quality of the product ....pay more for better quality is a good investment in the long run..
Nov 9, 2010 1:07pm
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Tue, Nov 9, 2010 1:13 PMNov 9, 2010 1:13 PM
Shoes, most electronics.
For me personally.....DJ equipment. There is sooooo much cheap garbage out there.
Nov 9, 2010 1:13pm
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Tue, Nov 9, 2010 1:19 PMNov 9, 2010 1:19 PM
Clothes/shoes, building my professional wardrobe and can't afford to buy cheap crap that'll get worn out in a year.
Nov 9, 2010 1:19pm
mcburg93
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Tue, Nov 9, 2010 1:23 PMNov 9, 2010 1:23 PM
I would rather pay more for something that is gonna last then go cheap and it breaks in a week.
toilet paper
food
electronics
socks love good socks
Nov 9, 2010 1:23pm
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Tue, Nov 9, 2010 1:34 PMNov 9, 2010 1:34 PM
I buy everything name brand because I can afford it.
Nov 9, 2010 1:34pm
Belly35
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Tue, Nov 9, 2010 2:00 PMNov 9, 2010 2:00 PM
Fish ......never buy cheap week old fish..... fresh and good only
Nov 9, 2010 2:00pm
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Tue, Nov 9, 2010 2:16 PMNov 9, 2010 2:16 PM
Qtips
A1 steak sauce
Heinz ketchup
car vaccum/minisweepers
Nov 9, 2010 2:16pm
I Wear Pants
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Tue, Nov 9, 2010 2:34 PMNov 9, 2010 2:34 PM
Most electronics is right. Doesn't mean it has to be expensive but it's worth buying the quality.
Nov 9, 2010 2:34pm
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Tue, Nov 9, 2010 2:48 PMNov 9, 2010 2:48 PM
When I didn't have to pinch pennies (before the new baby)
Toilet paper
Diet Dew
Trash bags
Ketchup
BBQ Sauce
Nov 9, 2010 2:48pm
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Tue, Nov 9, 2010 3:11 PMNov 9, 2010 3:11 PM
Mac computers
Nov 9, 2010 3:11pm
ptown_trojans_1
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Tue, Nov 9, 2010 3:24 PMNov 9, 2010 3:24 PM
I agree to most of the ones named.
Others:
Bourbon/ Whiskey
Wine
Beer (for grown ups)
Peanut Butter
Cell phone
MP3 players
Computers/lap tops
