topic Re: Do you get what you pay for? in Among Friends

Do you get what you pay for?

Group 5 minus 1 — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:03:45 GMT

How many believe this?

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meallen616 — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:06:49 GMT

Most of the time, yes!

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cjm61 — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:09:08 GMT

Nope, I don't believe that, at least not in most cases for me. I have gotten some fantastic deals over the years and am usually so happy. But, this is because I buy items on super sales, clearance, As Is, etc. Many items I get on Ebay for a fraction of the cost I would if purchased directly from QVC or HSN. I would say 99% of the time I am more than pleased and received a great deal to boot.

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QVCkitty1 — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:20:32 GMT

Not always.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:27:08 GMT

Depends on what it is. For instance gasoline. I only get what I pay for.

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NicksmomESQ — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:56:47 GMT

These days I believe I overpay quite a bit & the quality is lacking.

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wagirl — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:06:53 GMT

Oh, I totally believe that saying---and I research the major items I buy, like furniture or applances-- as well as the not so major things---of course there are things you can't do that --- but I try my hardest to not overpay or underpay. Have been duped a few times in my life---- but I do learn.

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cindyNC — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:26:31 GMT

I still sort of believe that.........but I also wait for things to go on sale and read tons of reviews first.

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kaydee50 — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:39:38 GMT

@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:
How many believe this?

Not always. Cheap doesn't necessarily mean bad and expensive doesn't necessarily mean good.

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ScrapHappy — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:49:55 GMT

I contemplate this a lot, mostly with our home. Since moving into it 6 years ago, we've been fixing, fixing again, updating and remodeling. Right now I'm looking for new kitchen faucets. To replace what I have not would cost $2600 a set and I need three (I have 3 sinks). There are faucets that are in the thousands and then some as low as $200, all with good reviews. When remodeling bathrooms, I went the high end route purchasing faucets and they haven't lived up to their price points. Sometimes I think it's just luck.

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millieshops — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:58:41 GMT

@Group 5 minus 1 Usually, yes but I know I save best by buying selectively. I tell myself that when I have to spend to get a deal, I should first decide why or if I need what's being offered.

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Love my grandkids — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 17:00:41 GMT

@Group 5 minus 1 Since you proposed the question tell us what *you* think.

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chrystaltree — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 17:15:00 GMT

Generally speaking, I believe that's true.

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hckynutjohn — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 17:16:50 GMT

@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:
How many believe this?

@Group 5 minus 1

Pretty simple answer for me. If I don't believe it? I don't buy it $$$$ !

hckynut 🇺🇸

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mimomof4 — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:29:56 GMT

Yes most of the time. One of my husband's past bosses had a great quote - Good can be Cheap but Cheap is not always Good. Those are great words to live by.

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Foxxee — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:44:25 GMT

Generally, in our history that was true. With this inflation, that is no longer true.

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Mindy D — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 20:41:32 GMT

@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:
How many believe this?

@Group 5 minus 1 Not anymore. The best known, formerly reliable brands are no longer making things with the quality of the past.

There are some very expensive things still being made of high quality materials but there aren't many of them. There are plenty of expensive things that don't last.

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Shanus — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 13:12:41 GMT

@ScrapHappy wrote:
I contemplate this a lot, mostly with our home. Since moving into it 6 years ago, we've been fixing, fixing again, updating and remodeling. Right now I'm looking for new kitchen faucets. To replace what I have not would cost $2600 a set and I need three (I have 3 sinks). There are faucets that are in the thousands and then some as low as $200, all with good reviews. When remodeling bathrooms, I went the high end route purchasing faucets and they haven't lived up to their price points. Sometimes I think it's just luck.

@ScrapHappy Ours is 25 yrs.old and have been paying $$$ toget it ready to sell to downsize. There are guys hammering to repair siding, dormers, outdoor window trim, weather stripping, brick stairs, replacing screens on screened porch...neverending!!!

Ithink with careful searching for good companies, youcan get what paid for, but I always make sure they are bonded.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:54:35 GMT

Well,if you pay $1.50 for something at Walmart and the same product is $2.25 at Trader Joes? Do you?

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qvcfreak — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:52:46 GMT

I always get what I pay. The question is, was it worth it? Not always.