Comments on: Marriage Advice: How to get your wife to buy cheaper brands

By: Nathaniel

Nathaniel — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:46:00 +0000

As it is with any brand name product, you’re mostly paying for the name. That’s it. It has nothing to do with quality, quantity, or anything really. I suppose some of it is about trust… but that’s a pretty vague idea, and certainly not worth paying for (for most products).

You can really save a ton of money going generic. The only reason to not go generic is that some items really do taste different. I suppose the generic brands just neglect to put cocaine in theirs! LOL

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:27:00 +0000

The main thing is that you have to convince your wife that they actually taste the same. If she can realize that, then you will get her to buy generic brands.

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 05:28:00 +0000

I remember going to the Marshmellow factory outside of Vegas when I was younger (it was harder to find family entertainment in Vegas back then I guess). We watched the machine shoot those delightful little morsels into the packages. Lo & behold they were filling the grocery store brands right along side the bags with that giant ghostbuster guy on the package. I’ve never looked at name brands the same again. Basically, you’d better really like those commercials you see, because thats what you’re paying for.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:08:00 +0000

Also remember that many generic brands and name brands are being manufactured in the exact same plant. Take Kroger and Heinz ketchup for example…it is the exact same thing. Seriously, just a different label on the bottle is the only difference.

By: phillyz

phillyz — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:10:00 +0000

let me suggest a way to enjoy name brand and pay less– sometimes even less than generics—COUPONS!!! if you look for sales and coupons you never have to give up name brands. this requires you to check the circulars for store specials and clip coupons, you will also need to go to a few stores to get the deals at each.

By: coffeesister |_|)

coffeesister |_|) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:14:00 +0000

The key to generics is finding a trustworthy source; not all generics are created equal. Target's are typically on target (HA), including the toilet paper..

|_|) "He goes by the brand, yet imagines he goes by the flavor." ~ Mark Twain