Just because it has several zeroes on the price tag doesn't necessarily mean it's worth it. And just like antibiotics, generic can often be the better option.
You don't have to go bankrupt to appreciate and enjoy fabulous things.
The sad truth is that too many companies and corporations have swindled us all into believing that their products are top of the line.
And that a certain name on a brand or label means it's made with the utmost care and expense.
When the truth is, we'd be better off fashioning half of these products in our own homes.
Redditorletmebesexywanted to discuss why more often than not, it's better to just go generic. They asked:
What brand is overpriced/not worth the money?
Most clothing companies are the biggest culprits on this issue. T-shirts from Walmart are just as durable as a shirt from Macy's. Don't be fooled.
Blending
Food Bomb GIF by truTVGiphy"Not a brand, but once you own a few spices, every "spice blend" feels like a pure rip off... yeah sure I'll pay 6 bucks for 60g of salt, pepper and a few herbs mixed in." ~ theRinRin
It's just fruit...
"Edible Arrangements." ~ dreamHunter9
"It's fresh fruit, cookie cutters, skewers, and about 30 minutes of work. Buying one is a terrible idea, but making a basic one is super impressive to most people and anyone with basic kitchen skills can do it. Making one and then immediately eating it is also a fun couples activity." ~ MaxDamage1
Unreliable
"Monster Cables!" ~ pipehonker
"I was a cable tv/internet service guy for a few years. One of the first thing they told us was when we were trying to track down a signal problem, eliminate the monster cables first. About a third of the time that's what it was. The coax jumpers we made ourselves were nearly 100% reliable."
"The other cables for other things were just cheap stuff in clear plastic bags. We sometimes had trouble with them but it was rare. Not only are monster cables terribly over priced, they are utter garbage." ~ bastion-of-bullshit
Byron Bad
"Anything labelled with "Byron Bay (x) company." I doubt this is as much of an issue in countries outside Australia and maybe New Zealand, but so many brands label their crap as "Byron Bay" something or other. It's almost always trash (Byron bay cookie co. being a notable exception but also probably one of, if not the, first to do it)."
"Otherwise it's just an attempt to capitalise on the name of a tourist town that any area local will tell you is a sh*thole that's only good for trying to hookup with European backpackers." ~ FallenSegull
La What?
Jazz Seaweed GIF by The ItchywormsGiphy"La Mer." ~ dianaconlon
"You mean to tell me that sea kelp is not worth $175/ounce?" ~ Gen-XOldGuy
I've never understood the nonsense surrounding using items from the sea as beauty products. Just go in your backyard and grab some dirt and a leaf. Trust me.
Real Estate Win GIF by Explainly"Vancouver and Toronto prices have started branching out to other parts of Canada over the last two years and it sucks. The prairies are pretty much the only place you can still find real estate that's been rising at reasonable rates." ~ mockingwillow
It's all cheap!
"Old Navy - their prices used to reflect the mediocre but good enough quality. Now they got big in the head and inflated their prices WAY beyond their worth. I'm not spending $40 on a shirt that will pill and shrink after a few washes." ~ notconvincedicanread
"In 1998 I was headed off to college as a freshman. I wanted to start this new chapter in my life with a fresh wardrobe."
"I went to Old Navy with a $150 and literally got a whole new wardrobe for that price. Multiple pairs of jeans, shorts, T shirts, a hoodie, even socks and underwear. Fast forward 20 years, add in some inflation, and I could get MAYBE 1/3 of all that for the same price." ~ mangoman39
No thanks Kim
"Anything Jenner/Kardashian... I don't know who buys that overpriced crap." ~ Safe-Ad4367
"I once got a Kylie Jenner lipstick for free because I was ordering makeup and they were doing some sort of promotion and the lipstick was just okay it was really dry and definitely not worth the $20 it would've cost if it hadn't been free." ~ Mangobunny98
Workshop Issues
"I've never seen a community love the game but rail on the company more than r/Warhammer40k, and the other Games Workshop miniatures. I know artists gotta get paid, but $66 for three 4" tall minis is insane. Especially when you need three of those boxes to field a decent unit gameplay wise."
"A standard army to play full sized games will run you hundreds. Did I mention Games Workshop is the biggest company in the wargaming industry? They use that to charge whatever they want.I swear they throw darts at prices on sticky notes for some of these boxes." ~ brannanvitek
Average
Schitts Creek Comedy GIF by CBCGiphy"I know it doesn't happen everywhere but Zara clothing is ridiculously expensive in Latin America and their quality is just average." ~ Johndoe448
What have we learned? Don't be bamboozled! If you can find it cheaper then shop cheaper!
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Redditor AMGBOI69420 wanted all the men out there to share some necessities, so they asked:
"What are some 'guy secrets' girls don't know about?"
Decisions.
Don't be afraid to make them.
Guys appreciate a decisive nature.
But don't be aggressive.
Thank You...
Episode 5 Thank You GIF by PBSGiphy"We will NEVER forget getting a compliment. I used the same conditioner until it went out of production because someone told me my hair felt soft and smelled nice."
LordSwitchblade
Good Morning
"Sometimes when it's up, it's not because we're horny. But don't let that stop you, Queen."
Spiceinvader1234
"I once had a guy tell me 'If a guy has a morning erection it doesn’t mean you turn him on, he was probably just having a sex dream about someone else.' Ever since then I NEVER try to initiate anything in the morning. Is that true?"
LoisLaneintheRain
"It‘s because the body tests any function while you sleep and most of the time that time you begin to wake up it tests the function to get an erection."
Gennerig_LP
Back Up...
"Nice try honey, I still won’t tell you where I keep my snacks."
XxLongoTxX
"Oh, I found them. Days before I was silently soaking in the glory of my private eye skills while we watched (XYZ) on Netflix, and relishing over the fact that the joys of your deceit will soon evaporate into the void during the exact moment you discover you’ve been left with only the lemon flavored ones."
TheOGPotatoPredator
And you are?
"Dudes can be friends for years and not know each other's real name."
theonetrueemanu
"I've lived in my house for 2 years. I chat with my neighbor just about every day when leaving for work. I didn't want to ask him his name so I looked up the property records to find out that information."
ku_chi_mun_chin
"I worked in a grocery store with a guy who went by his middle name. I went by a nickname completely unrelated to my name. We both found out we didn't know each other's real names until 2 years after we started working together."
Funkeysismychildhood
Breathe
Tuesday Morning Reaction GIF by The Secret Life Of PetsGiphy"That big sigh my wife just asked about while we’re watching the 10 o’clock news? Nothing profound, nothing bugging me, I just remembered to breathe."
Gudakesa
Breathing is everything. It can change every moment.
What Up?
houston rockets yo GIF by TwitterGiphy"We have an entire language around the headnod."
baka2k10
"It’s weirdly sophisticated too. You can actually tell how comfortable guys are around each other based on if they say hello with an up-nod or a down-nod."
Juxta_Lightborne
Fake it until...
"Sometimes, that male confidence that you find attractive is us totally faking it while shaking on the inside, insecure AF."
Ok_Technology390
"I just had this exact conversation with my husband the other day. I was telling him how he seems so confident and I would never guess that he's really nervous or that he's not sure of himself."
"I would've never dreamed he gets all nervous and all that good stuff still to this day with me. I don't feel like it's still sunk in completely bc I was so shocked at how nervous he was explaining he'd get at times lol so props to the guys who fake it til they make it. Keep on bc you're doing a good job 💯."
Exciting-Courage4148
Stay Calm
"We don’t want to tell you certain things are worrying us because we do not want you to worry also… now there are just two people worrying, whereas before, one was worrying, and the other was happy, which is a reminder to us not to worry so much."
Mundane_Tour_3215
"It's a bit different if the person you're telling can do something about the issue, but for something currently unsolvable there's no reason to extend the misery to anyone else."
Zncon
Just say it!
"Please for the love of God let us know if you’re into us. Don’t wait for us to tell you first because we won’t because we don’t want to be called creeps."
Wunderbolts
"My current partner and I used to flirt and talk through text all day, every day for months before I told our best friends. I was so into him, but unsure how he felt. My girlfriend was like: he’s usually just like that; he’s friendly with all of our other friends that are girls and would even ask me if I wanted to stream things with him when [her bf and his best friend] was at work."
"So I put that to rest. But then his friend helped a little bit by interfering and he was nonchalant about his feelings for me to him. When I got the green light I should just do it, I admitted my feelings for him. We’re close to celebrating a year in our LDR. We met in person for the first time a couple of months ago and he’s coming here soon. Best decision of my life to just say how I was feeling."
emeraldpotion
So many secrets.
So many truths.
Lesson? Try not to worry.
