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Brands you pay for a premium for?

Usually 99cents at HyVee
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Ten years ago you could get like eight packs for a dollar.

I'll stick with Vienna Beef.
 
Wife gets me Duluth trading boxers every year for Xmas. I think they're too expensive, but man are they nice. And I've had some 5+ years and they're still like new.

I buy almost exclusively craft beers. Wix filters only for my vehicles. I won't buy off brand electronics.
 
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Clothes, shoes and boots, sports jackets and coats, liquor, cigars, cars, and women. Don’t ever forget about the women!
 
Apple, I would argue PC/android is not “essentially the same functionality”, but I digress
Sunglasses (Gucci, D & G, Prada, Oakley for me lol) wife likes expensive ass shades and I like premium brands as well. Spent a fortune on shades last week in Key west

That’s all I can really think of. Clothing I wear basic ass shit and so does wife. Vehicles are domestic.
No expensive shades for me. I typically only keep them about a year before they end up at the bottom of some lake or the Gulf of America. $8.00 Dollar General shades for me.
 
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Are there any brands that stand out to you that you realize you willingly pay a premium for?

I'm thinking of products that you could get essentially the same functionality for less money from a less successfully branded company. Or even a product that may be "best in class" and can justify a premium, but your needs may not require the best, but you'll pay it anyways.

I have a bunch of Scubapro diving gear. All high quality stuff, but I know I'm paying a premium for in part their successful marketing. There's lots of other brands that would more than meet my needs as a recreational diver, but I like it, so in some cases I'll pay.

Specialized bikes are another one. Although, I'm currently having success resisting a new one.

Patagonia probably fits as well.

-I only buy Breville and Kitchenaid for small kitchen appliances.
-Heinz and Whataburger spicy ketchup.
-Blue Plate, Dukes and Kewpie mayo.
-Pommery Meaux whole grain, Maille Dijon, French’s Yellow and Lowensenf extra hot mustard.
-Lenovo laptops and Apple phones, pads and watches.
-Portofino yellowfin tuna in olive oil.
-Peter Pan Peanut Butter.
-Echire, D’Isgnay and Kerrygold butter.
 
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Also...we are a Hellman's house. Don't be bringing that Duke's bullshit or that Miracle Whip witchcraftery into my kitchen.
 
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Apple, I would argue PC/android is not “essentially the same functionality”, but I digress
Sunglasses (Gucci, D & G, Prada, Oakley for me lol) wife likes expensive ass shades and I like premium brands as well. Spent a fortune on shades last week in Key west

That’s all I can really think of. Clothing I wear basic ass shit and so does wife. Vehicles are domestic.
Pic of your wife’s ass shade?
 
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-I only buy Breville and Kitchenaid for small kitchen appliances.
-Heinz and Whataburger spicy ketchup.
-Blue Plate, Dukes and Kewpie mayo.
-Pommery Meaux whole grain, Maille Dijon, French’s Yellow and Lowensenf extra hot mustard.
-Lenovo laptops and Apple phones, pads and watches.
-Portofino yellowfin tuna in olive oil.
-Peter Pan Peanut Butter.
-Echire, D’Isgnay and Kerrygold butter.

 
Also...we are a Hellman's house. Don't be bringing that Duke's bullshit or that Miracle Whip witchcraftery into my kitchen.
I will say we tried duke’s and it was okay but not as good as Hellman’s. I tried kewpie and thought it was gross. Miracle whip is too sweet. Hellmann’s is what mayo is supposed to taste like.
 
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Homemade lemonade, plus a little honey is a lot of/ some of it. We go through a lot.

Kids eat it on biscuits/croissants instead of jelly and they use it…liberally.

I eat a teaspoon or two randomly like a weirdo.
It has me questioning my life choices. Should we be going through a half gallon of honey a month? Have any of you developed superpowers?
 
Rhoback
Milwaukee (tools not beer)
Saxx trunk holders
My issue with Saxx or Nth is that the mesh hammock material doesn’t age as well as the underwear. It becomes rough and pinches. I’ve switched to Tommy John and am not looking back.
 
Wife gets me Duluth trading boxers every year for Xmas. I think they're too expensive, but man are they nice. And I've had some 5+ years and they're still like new.

I buy almost exclusively craft beers. Wix filters only for my vehicles. I won't buy off brand electronics.
Armachillo? I was brand loyal to those for quite a few years. Agree with the quality, 5+ years and like new. For comfort though, I’ve switched to Tommy John.
 
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