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Topic: Branded
barun1959's photo
Fri 03/31/17 11:07 AM
Tooth Paste: Colgate
soap :Dettol
Eyeglass: Ray ban
I don't remember when I deviated last.
What about you? :laughing:


krissy55101's photo
Fri 03/31/17 11:11 AM
I deviate regularly. That way I know my digestive system is working properly happy

Dodo_David's photo
Fri 03/31/17 11:13 AM
Nope. I'm not branded. I ran when I saw the iron being put into the fire.

Tom4Uhere's photo
Fri 03/31/17 12:10 PM
I am frugal when I shop.
I look for the best quality at the lowest cost.

There are times when Quality is more important than quantity.

Supporting a family of 6 on one income was sometimes very difficult to make ends meet. We chose many generic (black & white) labels to supply our needs.
At that time, quantity was more important than quality.

Now that I am alone, I have plenty of money to buy quality.
There are however, times and products that I buy because quality is not important.

Here is a small list of some examples:

Computer equipment - Quality is important for durability and dependability
Gasoline - Quantity is more important
Canned Vegetables - A mix, some off-brands have stems and defects that are unappealing. Others are completely acceptable.
Condiments and Spices - Quality is important because they can be used to increase the quality of less desirable brand foods.
Toothpaste and Mouthwash - quality only.
Clothing - highest quality within my budget range for intended use.
Paper products and Disposable Items - Quantity over quality everytime

When shopping I usually don't look at prices anymore. I buy what I want. If I am buying quantity I do choose off-brand a lot. When buying items that are not important or expected to last I buy off-brand. Most of the foods I buy are brand name.

I use shopping lists and include brand names when I feel it is important for quality. Sometimes I never even consider buying off-brand. Like Campbell's Soups.

I classify stores like cars.
There are:
Bentley Stores - High quality - High cost - Luxurious (salad/lunch bars, mini restaurants, cheese counters and taste tester kiosks)
Chevy Cavalier Stores - Mostly good quality - Fair cost - Practical
Yugo Stores - Low quality - Low Cost - Frugal

To each their own

Dodo_David's photo
Fri 03/31/17 12:37 PM

I classify stores like cars.
There are:
Bentley Stores - High quality - High cost - Luxurious (salad/lunch bars, mini restaurants, cheese counters and taste tester kiosks)
Chevy Cavalier Stores - Mostly good quality - Fair cost - Practical
Yugo Stores - Low quality - Low Cost - Frugal


The name Yugo is short for "Yu got to be kidding." :tongue:

barun1959's photo
Fri 03/31/17 01:19 PM

I deviate regularly. That way I know my digestive system is working properly happy

Well you deviate regularly but I am very sure time will come when you will be branded for many items.( May be 55/101!)smile2

soufiehere's photo
Fri 03/31/17 02:19 PM

Face Soap = Dove
Mayo = Best Foods
Spinach Souffle = Stoufers
Tuna = StarKist

Everything else is okay for generic
or on sale :-)

no photo
Fri 03/31/17 02:30 PM


Face Soap = Dove
Mayo = Best Foods
Spinach Souffle = Stoufers
Tuna = StarKist

Everything else is okay for generic
or on sale :-)



Dove DOES make the best(least caustic) soap and body wash.

no photo
Fri 03/31/17 02:58 PM
Edited by SipSik on Fri 03/31/17 02:58 PM
Everything must be branded nowadays


Beachfarmer's photo
Fri 03/31/17 02:58 PM


Face Soap = Dove
Mayo = Best Foods
Spinach Souffle = Stoufers
Tuna = StarKist

Everything else is okay for generic
or on sale :-)


SO Agreed!Fab.

A friend told me when I first moved out at 16. Chince...at.certain things.
Good Bread. Good toilet paper.

no photo
Fri 03/31/17 03:08 PM
Tooth Paste: Crest
soap :Dove, and Dove underarm too
Eyeglass: Oakley

I'm pretty fussy about my coffee, grind up those organic Arabica beans every morning, the ritual never gets old.

dreamerana's photo
Fri 03/31/17 03:16 PM
The only thing i look at brands is usually when it comes to cooking or baking.
Potato salad doesn't taste the same if i use any mayo besides best foods.
If i deviate from certain baking ingredients it might leave a funny aftertaste.

SitkaRains's photo
Fri 03/31/17 08:04 PM
Tooth paste Tom's only
Facial cleanser noxema
Toilet papet Angel Soft ...soft and great for septic tanks
Mayo Bext foods only
Heavy whipping cream organic onlrpy for my coffee

I use only Philadelphia crwam cheese.
I prefer organic buttef woht use mareribe.
Yeah I am a bit picky

jacktrades's photo
Fri 03/31/17 10:56 PM
I rarely switch I am a creature of habit.

barun1959's photo
Sat 04/01/17 02:49 AM

Nope. I'm not branded. I ran when I saw the iron being put into the fire.

Nope. I'm not branded.
No you are not branded, you are Dodo_David. explode

Beachfarmer's photo
Sat 04/01/17 02:56 AM
I'm reminded of MTV Cribs. (showing my age)
"Nelly" during a house tour says, "That's my bathroom. No one needs to see that.
*I use Charmin*."

Funzy65's photo
Sat 04/01/17 03:23 AM
Edited by Funzy65 on Sat 04/01/17 03:33 AM
Toothpaste ?? = ( POISON ) I USE REAL BURNT WOOD CHARCOAL :tongue:
Face Soap = GLYCERINE :tongue:
Mayo = HOMEMADE BY ME :tongue: ( REAL EGGS YOLK )
Spinach = HOMEGROWN :tongue:
Tuna ?? = I DON'T TOUCH this CRAP called TIN CANS :tongue: (Of any kinds )
Eyeglass?? = OPTOMETRIST'S HOME-BRAND FRAMES, LENSES -1 laugh

Deviated ??...WHY ?? laugh


Beachfarmer's photo
Sat 04/01/17 03:59 AM
and who else in the @&*? makes Lucky Charms? Thank You General Mills!
You made my acid trips better.

no photo
Sat 04/01/17 05:34 AM
I usually grab the first thing I come too, within reason.

Beachfarmer's photo
Sat 04/01/17 05:36 AM
I usually come on the first thing I grab

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