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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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[โ€“] [email protected] 17 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Stuff that is used and immediately disposed of like trash bags, paper towels, and toilet paper. You need to be a little more careful with the cheapest trash bags and toilet paper, but it will still get the job done.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 17 points 10 months ago (1 children)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 13 points 10 months ago (15 children)
  • salt

    table salt, iodized salt, himalayan... they're all the same for me. I don't think my taste buds are adapted to the subtle differences so cheaper ones are better.

  • show-off jewelry, wallet, purses

    showing off jewelry is an invitation to be mugged (again, imo. ymmv) so the cheaper ones are the better options.

  • coffee

    if only you're fine with cheaper ways to wake yourself.

  • wax-based lip balm

    anything beeswax is good. then again ymmv since people can be allergic

  • pure or as-is things like land, electricity, internet, water, oxygen cans, gas/ heating, alcohol (disinfectant)

[โ€“] Chorche 9 points 10 months ago (3 children)

I mean, I do make coffee myself... But good coffeebeans do come at a premium.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 9 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I buy good brands from China for my professional tools, phones, laptops, and gadgets. The key is knowing which brands in China are good. Nothing else can compete in terms of value for money.

Motorbikes (for commuting). My midrange motorbike cost under 2k USD brand new, and it gets me to work at the same speed as an expensive one (Asian traffic, haha).

[โ€“] [email protected] 17 points 10 months ago (3 children)

I would be careful with gadgets that have software on them like phones and laptops. God knows what kind of Chinese spyware they come with.

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