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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 20:05:38 GMT
I've found that as I've gotten older, I've gotten more picky about what I buy. When I was younger and just starting out, generic/store brands were just fine but now...some I just can't tolerate.
Here is my list:
Cheerios Hellmans Dole fruit cups Post Raisen bran Byrne Dairy (located in Syracuse, NY) ice cream Gillette razors Barbasol shaving cream
Those are just off the top of my head.
Your turn!
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Post by farmdpea on Aug 30, 2017 20:32:11 GMT
I'll accept generic for most things, but not ketchup. Heinz only for me, please!
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Post by giraffemom on Aug 30, 2017 20:32:24 GMT
I'm rather brand loyal and also have several grocery stores that I'll go hungry before buying there.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 20:44:02 GMT
I'll accept generic for most things, but not ketchup. Heinz only for me, please! Funny you should mention Heinz. A friend of ours feels the same way: he's only picky about his ketchup. |
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Post by peasapie on Aug 30, 2017 21:00:36 GMT
Hellmanns mayonnaise.
Heinz Ketchup
Jif Peanut Butter
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Post by papersilly on Aug 30, 2017 21:06:51 GMT
i'm generally ok with generic except for:
-Heinz Ketchup
-Best Food Mayo
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Aug 30, 2017 21:13:19 GMT
Hahaha. I'm probably the exact opposite. The older I got the less brand loyal I became.  Still fussy about quality, and I may try several off-brands or imitations before I find one I like just as well. Me too. Sort of off topic, but one of my favorite cheap options are the Dollar Tree brand of razors that have 6 blades. They come in a two pack. Work just as well as Venus razors. |
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Post by katlady on Aug 30, 2017 21:17:43 GMT
I am brand loyal, but willing to try new brands if I hear good things about it.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 21:23:00 GMT
Byrne dairy! Yum
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Post by mom on Aug 30, 2017 21:24:56 GMT
We are brand loyal in our home for most things.
-Heinz Ketchup
-French Mustard
-Tide
-No-off brand pop (coke, Dr only)
-Clorox Bleach
-Ziplock brand bangs
-Blue Bell Icecream
-Mrs Bairds Bread
-Cheerios
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Aug 30, 2017 21:45:38 GMT
I've found that as I've gotten older, I've gotten more picky about what I buy. When I was younger and just starting out, generic/store brands were just fine but now...some I just can't tolerate.
Here is my list:
Cheerios Hellmans Dole fruit cups Post Raisen bran Byrne Dairy (located in Syracuse, NY) ice cream Gillette razors Barbasol shaving cream
Those are just off the top of my head.
Your turn!
My husband LOVES Cheerios, and most imposter brands won't do, but he does like the Trader Joe "Joe Os". Trader Joe raisin bran was a no go though. |
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Post by ginacivey on Aug 30, 2017 22:00:39 GMT
i can't really think of anything that i'm a stickler about
i'm just not too picky
wait - i lied - i only use Pert Plus 2n1 shampoo
does that count?
gina
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Post by scrapmaven on Aug 30, 2017 22:09:54 GMT
When I was a starving student I bought generic everything except for Skippy peanut butter, diet coke and Yuban. I gave up soda and caffine a few years ago. My decaff is foo-foo stuff and to this day I will only buy Skippy when I make something that requires peanut butter.
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Post by PolarGreen12 on Aug 30, 2017 22:10:26 GMT
I don't really ever buy anything generic. Well I take that back I'll buy Walgreens and Target brand medicines like Tylenol, NyQuil, Motrin, Affrin etc. That stuff isn't cheap!
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Post by scraphappy0501 on Aug 30, 2017 22:14:39 GMT
I'm the same way - the older I get the more picky I am about certain things, mostly foods (I'm a super-taster and am really sensitive to changes/differences in flavors.) Here's my off-the-top-of-my-head list:
Helleman's/Best Foods mayo
Heinz ketchup
Soda (Diet Coke only for me - not even Diet Pepsi is good!)
Wesson oil (the other brands seem to go rancid faster)
Land-O-Lakes butter
Haribo Gold gummy bears
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2017 2:57:39 GMT
i can't really think of anything that i'm a stickler about i'm just not too picky wait - i lied - i only use Pert Plus 2n1 shampoo does that count? gina Of course it does! |
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Post by quiltz on Aug 31, 2017 3:04:32 GMT
I am picky about a few thins. Christie Saltines and cookies Heinz ketchup General Mills Cherrios Nestle Chocolate - Coffee Crisp, Smarties, Areo and Kit Kat* Cadbury Chocolate* Lindt Chocolate* Kraft Peanut Butter Campbell's soup Uncle Ben's rice * I like chocolate  |
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Post by Mystie on Aug 31, 2017 3:16:57 GMT
Non-negotiables:
Crest toothpaste (Herbal Mint)
Hellmann's mayo
Glad trashbags
Dove deodorant
Cheerios
Jif peanut butter (reduced fat)
Brawny paper towels (select-a-size)
Venus Embrace razors
Fage Greek yogurt
Land O'Lakes butter spread
Heinz cream of tomato soup
Reynolds aluminum foil (non-stick)
Brands I prefer but will get something else if necessary:
Finish dishwasher detergent (gel pods)
Dawn dish soap
Gain laundry detergent
Angel Soft toilet paper
Daisy sour cream
Ziploc bags
When I find a brand I like, I stick with it. Saves money for me in the long run, and brain power, too.
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Post by Mystie on Aug 31, 2017 3:18:19 GMT
i can't really think of anything that i'm a stickler about i'm just not too picky wait - i lied - i only use Pert Plus 2n1 shampoo does that count? gina I didn't know they still made Pert Plus! I used to love that stuff, but I thought it had been discontinued years ago. |
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Post by Grom Pea on Aug 31, 2017 4:02:37 GMT
I used to say Kleenex and q tips were the only things I wouldn't buy generic of. I now live the Kirkland facial tissue, I buy the small cubes for about the same price as the big boxes and they fit better in the house. I will say that I will no longer but generic cream of mushroom for that green bean casserole, it must be Campbell's, I made it more than once in the span of the month and it was a huge discrepancy. I don't care what brand of beans or fried onions though.
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Post by Nanner on Aug 31, 2017 4:17:21 GMT
There aren't many generics that I buy. I like my brand names.
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Post by ginacivey on Aug 31, 2017 12:14:13 GMT
I didn't know they still made Pert Plus! I used to love that stuff, but I thought it had been discontinued years ago. they still do they have it at walmart and dollar general (the two places i end up in most often) it smells exactly the same as it always has it conditions 'just enough' - i don't need a heavy conditioner i've tried all sorts of shampoo/conditioner combos and this is the one that i kept going back to so i stuck with it! |
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Post by desertgirl on Aug 31, 2017 13:23:39 GMT
Honey Maid graham crackers. I make a lot of pies and I've tried store brands, but these hold up better in the crust. Dave's bread, a recent find that I must have for breakfast toast. Dh is a Hellman's guy. ERA laundry detergent. I can only get it at Walmart now, but it works for all of us here as far as smell and cleaning ability. We freeze a lot of meat for the future and I must have real Ziploc freezer bags. They are heavier than any store brand I can get. cat2007 - we have relatives in Oswego and we visit at least once a year. We always go to Dinosaur Barbecue and Byrne. Yumminess twice a night! |
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Aug 31, 2017 13:28:29 GMT
Turkey Hill ice cream is the best. I really like their Dutch Chocolate. No other ice cream compares!
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Post by georgiapea on Aug 31, 2017 13:47:20 GMT
I'm a brand name shopper and rarely buy 'house brands' or those I consider 'off brands'. The one exception is Great Value cocoa mix.
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Post by leannec on Aug 31, 2017 15:02:08 GMT
There aren't many generics that I buy. I like my brand names.  I'm spoiled  |
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Aug 31, 2017 15:18:48 GMT
It has nothing to do with brand name or store brand for me. It's simply whether the product works/tastes good/serves its purpose/etc. I'm willing to try almost any product line at least once.
I do think store brands have improved over the years. They used to be almost universally disappointing. I find many I'm satisfied with now though.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2017 15:35:21 GMT
Honey Maid graham crackers. I make a lot of pies and I've tried store brands, but these hold up better in the crust. Dave's bread, a recent find that I must have for breakfast toast. Dh is a Hellman's guy. ERA laundry detergent. I can only get it at Walmart now, but it works for all of us here as far as smell and cleaning ability. We freeze a lot of meat for the future and I must have real Ziploc freezer bags. They are heavier than any store brand I can get. cat2007 - we have relatives in Oswego and we visit at least once a year. We always go to Dinosaur Barbecue and Byrne. Yumminess twice a night! You haven't lived until you've been to the Dinosaur! We celebrated our marriage there, in fact. Soooo good!! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2017 15:54:44 GMT
I'll accept generic for most things, but not ketchup. Heinz only for me, please! Also: Miracle Whip Salad Dressing Ritz Crackers Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce Vlasic Pickles Libby's Pure Pumpkin |
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 31, 2017 15:59:02 GMT
I don't really care for cooking items, but I have a kid who is a bit like Sheldon (BBT) and can taste it when I use something different. No one else can. I remind him that he can cook dinner the next day (and grocery shop) if he'd like it a specific way.
I am picky about my shoes. My feet aren't the same size and getting a shoe that feels right is important.
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I'm spoiled 
