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submitted 10 months ago by kzhe@lemmy.zip to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

I saw this post and wanted to ask the opposite. What are some items that really aren't worth paying the expensive version for? Preferably more extreme or unexpected examples.

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[-] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 36 points 10 months ago

Two things that have been very relevant to me recently:

Car washes. If you want the best outcome, wash it yourself. If you're just trying to knock some grime off, the cheapest one will do. The finishing sprays don't last a week.

Also beverages when hosting a party. No need to buy name brand when store brand is half the cost and will get drank the same anyway.

[-] chillhelm@lemmy.world 16 points 10 months ago

Also beverages when hosting a party. No need to buy name brand when store brand is half the cost and will get drank the same anyway.

People will drink it, but they may also remember. I have a cousin at whose house I turn tea-totaller, because the beer & wine they offer at parties is literally the cheapest stuff available and it's fucking horrible.

[-] CallumWells@lemmy.ml 9 points 10 months ago
[-] chillhelm@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

Huh. Cool stuff. Today I tee-totally learned something new.

[-] CallumWells@lemmy.ml 3 points 10 months ago

Nice. Although someone only ever drinking tea does humour me. They're being a tea-totaller XD

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