What items do you feel are really worth paying extra for rather than going for the basics? When is it worth going for quality rather than quantity?
2007-03-26 22:40:58 · 16 answers · asked by Mary-Jane 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Toilet paper............i love the soft stuff not sandpaper thank you....................
2007-03-26 22:45:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always go for quality, always the best i can afford without going into debt for it.
For example, cheap clothing usually ends up in the bin after 6 months where quality always looks good and lasts for years. Just ask yourself why do charity shops are full of old but classic well made clothes and not the cheap rubbish from Tesco?
Food, how many times have you bought a cheaper version and it's not as nice? You might get a trolley full at Iceland for £20 but 95% of it is processed rubbish and wouldn't you rather have M&S?
And your car, is there ever been such a thing as a proud owner of a Vauxhall Astra?
I'm sure a Porsche owner would say not.
Unless you've bought a bargain, cheap is usually cheap, there has never been a time where the saying 'you get what you pay for' been more right.
2007-03-27 05:54:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't buy cheap meat.. you really notice the difference! Cheese is worth paying more for, but generic pasta and canned goods are usually just fine. Cling wrap and toilet paper is worth paying extra for.. and you're just throwing money away buying poor quality shoes (until you just want them for a special occasion or a costume and won't wear them often).
I find it's usually better to buy a GOOD brand appliance with fewer features than a cheapie brand with all the bells and whistles. Last year's models are often great buys! And linens... good quality linens last for years and just get softer and nicer the more you use them!
Often if you amortize the cost over the number of uses you'll get out of a more expensive item, you'll find that you get more value by paying a little more in the first place!
2007-03-27 05:49:31 · answer #3 · answered by endorable 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flights mainly, flying to New Zealand again this year, for the 2 of us economy seats cost about 1600 quid, business class is 6200 quid, but as anyone who's flown a 13hr flight then a 10hr one straight after - its worth every penny.
2007-03-27 05:44:27 · answer #4 · answered by thecoldvoiceofreason 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Food in general, my personal food bill is usually between $250 - $300 per week & this i cook myself not on takeaway of any kind.
2007-03-27 06:04:58 · answer #5 · answered by MJR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont believe its ever worth going for so called quality.i love wearing six new pairs of cheap shoes a year then wearing the same old pair day in day out.
2007-03-27 06:44:47 · answer #6 · answered by earl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When buying a mattress.
Sheets
Towels
(Things that are going to be right next to your skin.)
A safe car
Good tires
a good home improvement contractor
2007-03-27 05:44:55 · answer #7 · answered by J F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Food in general, I never cut cost on food. I cook myself btw.
And Apple gear.
2007-03-27 05:44:31 · answer #8 · answered by roybenjamin79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tyres for the race bikes
2007-03-27 05:44:20 · answer #9 · answered by david t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baked beans!
Loo roll.
And perfume, shower gel, all toiletries really.
2007-03-27 05:44:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teabags, shower gel, shampoo!
2007-03-27 05:42:45 · answer #11 · answered by loulou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋