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"Sheldon" > wrote:

> Kswck wrote:
> >
> > There is some differences in 'store brands' and named brands.
> > A few years ago, Pathmark had their idea of 'generic' foods-mostly canned
> > stuff. It was marketed in plain white labels. The quality was inferior to
> > named brands and many store brands. But the idea was a cheap alternative for
> > those who couldn't afford better. The idea died and the line was
> > discontinued.
> > For the most part, store brands of canned goods are about the same, with
> > only some differences. Dry goods, (napkins, etc) are the same.
>
> You use generic TP... you're full of shit!
>
> No way are paper products equal... neither are plastic wraps/bags, and
> like that... and don't even think about buying any other waxed paper
> than Cut-Rite.
>
> And with cat litter it's a no brainer, the cheap stuff is crappy.
>
> Sheldon
>

Okay, that is a couple of areas where I have to agree with Sheldon.
I'd not be caught dead with generic TP! It's Cottonelle or Scott.

Otherwise (and this is gross!), your fingers tend to go thru the cheap
stuff when you are "doing your paperwork". Ick.

Generic cat litter sux. We've tried it.
It gets all gooey and stinky much faster and with as many cats as I
have, it matters!

We use "Tidy cat" scoopable and Arm and Hammer litter box deoderant.

For ziplock freezer and sandwich bags, I have found the store brand
(generic) to be just fine tho'.

I don't use waxed paper very often. Just for separating beef and sausage
patties for freezing. A roll lasts me about 3 years and the roll I have
right now is Cut-rite. I never saw a generic or the prices were
comparable.

Paper towels. Generic is crap.
I use "Brawny" and get them in the 12 pack. A roll of those lasts 3
times as long as the generic (and yes I bought some to compare once!) so
if it's half the price, it's not worth it!

I shop around. If a name brand really out-performs a generic, I stick
with the name brand.

If the generic is comparable, I save money wherever I can!

I also clip coupons and watch the sales......... :-)

I also belong to a consumer panel so get to try some products for free.

"Legg's" brand pantyhose hold up 10 times better than the cheap ones.
Hint for the other ladies. <G>

Where most canned and frozen foods are concerned tho', and especially
dry goods such as rice, beans, pasta and bread, the store/generic brands
are just as good and sometimes better!

I also use generic trash bags.
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