FabSwingers.com forum: What brand name is 100% worth the money

By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

Morning everyone .

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

Heinz Beans

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Most branded clothes. The quality difference between them and Primark or other cheaper clothes is massive.

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"Heinz Beans

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agreed xx

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry

ecco

teva

park tools

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

G-Shock

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field

Macbook Pro

I have a fairly high end Windows PC from work- hate the fucking thing with a passion! My Macbook Pro on the other hand is a joy to use in comparison

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Certainly not

Transport for London

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry

gant

leatherman. Over priced but will last a lifetime

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hellmann's mayo.

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By *ue and robCouple
over a year ago

ware

Shimano, abu, diawa,

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By *tooveMan
over a year ago

belfast

"Heinz Beans

Definitely not. They've went downhill recently.

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By *itonthesideWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Macbook Pro

I have a fairly high end Windows PC from work- hate the fucking thing with a passion! My Macbook Pro on the other hand is a joy to use in comparison

I think this is just what operating systems you prefer working with. I wouldnt take a MacBook if you paid me

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By *avidgeorge68Man
over a year ago

wakefield

Ralph Lauren!

the polo's never seem to fade or go bitty

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By *itonthesideWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

Nandos peri peri sauce. Ill take an aldi dupe of almost anything else but the fakes of this are all tangy and bitter

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By *r.SJMan
over a year ago

Wellingborough

Can't deny the quality with some brands but whether they're worth the money has to be debatable... I find myself reluctant to feed into brands and paying the extra premium beyond quality but for name.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Kellogg's

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yorkshire Tea

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry

"Macbook Pro

I have a fairly high end Windows PC from work- hate the fucking thing with a passion! My Macbook Pro on the other hand is a joy to use in comparison

I think this is just what operating systems you prefer working with. I wouldnt take a MacBook if you paid me

I understand their appeal. They have a niche and they are really good at what they do. I'll probably get a mac mini this year.

I was IT support for a mixed network. Macs are like satellites, up they go and they just keep working.

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By *r. ComeagainMan
over a year ago

somewhere in East midlands

The North face

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London

Porsche.

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By *hav02Man
over a year ago

Glasgow/London

Lidl, Aldi..... So i hear

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yorkshire Tea"

Yes!!!

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By *ovetolick78Man
over a year ago

The Shire

"Shimano, abu, diawa,"

Spot the fisherman lol

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By *antam AvershiresMan
over a year ago

Falme

G Shock

Ultrasun

De Walt

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By *hePerkyPumpkinTV/TS
over a year ago

Bristol

Yamaha - music gear, instruments... Motorbikes and small engines

All top class.

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By *coobyBoobyDooWoman
over a year ago

Markfield

Dr Martens

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pepsi

Hellmans

Defo not Heinz though!

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

Volvo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Shimano, abu, diawa,

Spot the fisherman lol"

I don’t know about their fishing gear but I’d never spend money on non Shimano bike parts. They just last forever , definitely worth the money in my book

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

Adidas……

Gazelle

Hamburgs

Specials

Samba

Stan smiths

The mr

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry

"Shimano, abu, diawa,

Spot the fisherman lol

I don’t know about their fishing gear but I’d never spend money on non Shimano bike parts. They just last forever , definitely worth the money in my book "

I think they have got better, they weren't very durable at one stage. Credit where it's due, 105s pretty durable

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By *ornLordMan
over a year ago

Wiltshire and London

"Shimano, abu, diawa,

Spot the fisherman lol

I don’t know about their fishing gear but I’d never spend money on non Shimano bike parts. They just last forever , definitely worth the money in my book

I think they have got better, they weren't very durable at one stage. Credit where it's due, 105s pretty durable"

I've had no trouble with my 105s.

I'd add Continental bike tyres to the worth it list.

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By *tooveMan
over a year ago

belfast

"Adidas……

Gazelle

Hamburgs

Specials

Samba

Stan smiths

The mr "

You're joking. They're terrible quality these days specially the stan smiths.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Oakley sunglasses

Campagnolo cycling equipment

Berghaus jackets and rucksack

Arai crash helmets

Terminator paintball products

Rock oil two stroke oil

Crewsaver life jackets

North and South sails.

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry

"Shimano, abu, diawa,

Spot the fisherman lol

I don’t know about their fishing gear but I’d never spend money on non Shimano bike parts. They just last forever , definitely worth the money in my book

I think they have got better, they weren't very durable at one stage. Credit where it's due, 105s pretty durable

I've had no trouble with my 105s.

I'd add Continental bike tyres to the worth it list."

contis on my road bike and schwalbe marathons+ on my hybrid. I'd recommend both in a heartbeat

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By *ndycoinsMan
over a year ago

Whaley Bridge,Nr Buxton,

Daiwa,Shimano,Rolex.

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By *nyx_xyMan
over a year ago

"Macbook Pro

I have a fairly high end Windows PC from work- hate the fucking thing with a passion! My Macbook Pro on the other hand is a joy to use in comparison

This! I still use my 2011 MacBook Pro (albeit upgraded in 2016 with new RAM and SSD drives). Still works as well as a brand new Windows laptop even after 12 years.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maryland cookies

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By *nyx_xyMan
over a year ago

"Shimano, abu, diawa,

Spot the fisherman lol

I don’t know about their fishing gear but I’d never spend money on non Shimano bike parts. They just last forever , definitely worth the money in my book

I think they have got better, they weren't very durable at one stage. Credit where it's due, 105s pretty durable

I've had no trouble with my 105s.

I'd add Continental bike tyres to the worth it list."

I’d second that and say premium-brand tyres generally (car, bike, or other) are what it’s about. Cheap tyres are the ultimate false economy, as many people discover during the first heavy rain!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Niche, but Orange Amps.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

Lucozade, but only the wild cherry one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cadbury’s have really fucked themselves over in recent years

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ray Ban

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By *e renard de la campagneMan
over a year ago

Surrey mostly when over

Mac

Sage

Nutsac

Merrill

Le Creuset

Lindberg and Maui Jim

Not Range Rover although I do love/hate my old one x

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

Toyota, I never worry if my car will start winter or summer.

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By *e renard de la campagneMan
over a year ago

Surrey mostly when over

"Mac

Sage

Nutsac

Merrill

Le Creuset

Lindberg and Maui Jim

Not Range Rover although I do love/hate my old one x"

and of course Montblanc and Lamy

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"Cadbury’s have really fucked themselves over in recent years"

It's so oily yet claggy now.

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By *MisschiefxTV/TS
over a year ago

London

Brands that become industry standards are usually there for a reason. They're probably more niche than mainstream brands though.

In my industry it's ARRI, 100% worth the brand name.

In the supermarket, nothing is as good as Old el Paso fajita kits. Also genuine Coke.

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By *asterR and slut mayaMan
over a year ago

Bradford

"Heinz Beans

Heinz tomato soup

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts

"Heinz Beans

Too sweet. Try Branston beans

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Makita

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By *ornLordMan
over a year ago

Wiltshire and London

"Cadbury’s have really fucked themselves over in recent years

It's so oily yet claggy now.

They're now part of Mondelez (USA), whose product range includes loads of claggy horrors. Their original Quaker (I think) ethos has gone out of the window.

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By *elix SightedMan
over a year ago

Cloud 8

Andrex. No amount of saved money is worth the poofinger.

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By *ndycoinsMan
over a year ago

Whaley Bridge,Nr Buxton,

Beretta,Fabriccia Natzionale,Weihrauch,Eley.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Doc Johnson sexy toys

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By *acktopervMan
over a year ago

Stourport-On-Severn

"Niche, but Orange Amps."

Yep, 100% agree

Although on the "playback" side, i would add:

Naim

Michell

SME

Spendor

Dynavector

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By *pool6969Man
over a year ago

Bedworth

Jack Daniels Jim beam

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By *kinkycpleCouple
over a year ago

Birmingham

Going to have haters on this one but:

Apple.

Other things:

Weber bbq and paraphernalia.

Rolex.

Stihl.

Staub cookware.

Snap on tools.

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By *oco_marsWoman
over a year ago

Stockport

Heinz & Kellogg's for me

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By *rsMistyPeaksWoman
over a year ago

Essex

I struggled a bit, because whilst I’m “quality picky” for things like meat or cheese - they’re not really branded.

And I’ve come up with…. (So not sexy or posh)

Daz washing powder

. Nothing else comes close for me.

(I’ll show myself out)

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By *ittle Miss TinkerbellWoman
over a year ago

your head

Samsung

Lenovo

HP sauce

Flora

Converse

Adidas (trainers anyway, never bought anything else made by them)

Nike

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By *entleman_spyMan
over a year ago

nearby

Proper luxury brand clothes are worth the price, as long as its not displaying a logo. If you buy logo brand clothes your just buying crap / cheaply made tat with an advertising board on it. A discrete label out of sight is fine.

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By *aggonerMan
over a year ago

for a penny

"Macbook Pro

I have a fairly high end Windows PC from work- hate the fucking thing with a passion! My Macbook Pro on the other hand is a joy to use in comparison

I think this is just what operating systems you prefer working with. I wouldnt take a MacBook if you paid me

I upgraded from Windows to IOS (Mac) and found it worth every penny.

I’ve been using Macs for about 20 years and never had a thing go wrong.

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By *elix SightedMan
over a year ago

Cloud 8

"I struggled a bit, because whilst I’m “quality picky” for things like meat or cheese - they’re not really branded.

And I’ve come up with…. (So not sexy or posh)

Daz washing powder

. Nothing else comes close for me.

(I’ll show myself out)"

Which celebrity knocked on your door?!!

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Hellmans and Havaianas

Used to think Heinz but not anymore. Prefer Tescos ketchup and beans

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Thermorest mats and Rab bags, when you’re sleeping at -16 on a mountain summit in winter without a tent watching the stars and toasty warm

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fred Perry, I get years out of the polo shirts

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By *elpful and caringMan
over a year ago

Scarborough

Opinel

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yorkshire Tea

Kelloggs Cereals

Bic Pens

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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago

Finedon ,

Weetabix

Barbour

Cross & Blackwell Beans

Hine

Doc Martens

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

"I struggled a bit, because whilst I’m “quality picky” for things like meat or cheese - they’re not really branded.

And I’ve come up with…. (So not sexy or posh)

Daz washing powder

. Nothing else comes close for me.

(I’ll show myself out)"

Another Daz fan here! But I tend to buy whatever is on offer

J x

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By *rsMistyPeaksWoman
over a year ago

Essex

"I struggled a bit, because whilst I’m “quality picky” for things like meat or cheese - they’re not really branded.

And I’ve come up with…. (So not sexy or posh)

Daz washing powder

. Nothing else comes close for me.

(I’ll show myself out)

Which celebrity knocked on your door?!!"

If only Shane Ritchie knocked on my door.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"I struggled a bit, because whilst I’m “quality picky” for things like meat or cheese - they’re not really branded.

And I’ve come up with…. (So not sexy or posh)

Daz washing powder

. Nothing else comes close for me.

(I’ll show myself out)

Another Daz fan here! But I tend to buy whatever is on offer

J x"

Sane here , for white shirts & T shirts it has to be powder not capsules and Daz seems the best there is. For everything else I use Asda or Wilko cheap 3in1 capsules.

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By *rbifunMan
over a year ago

exeter

VW Transporter.

Yes they're expensive and the prices have really gone up (but getting slightly more sensible), but they hold their value so much better than other vans/campers, and if you look after them they just go on and on. A friend has one that has done 600,000 miles, still going.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Doxy.

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

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"Macbook Pro

I have a fairly high end Windows PC from work- hate the fucking thing with a passion! My Macbook Pro on the other hand is a joy to use in comparison

I think this is just what operating systems you prefer working with. I wouldnt take a MacBook if you paid me

It’s the whole package. MacBooks and it’s chip architecture are now designed together, so the performance is optimised. While I do prefer the MacOS- I’m not one of the apple fanboy brigade, just recognise it as a great piece of machinery I can use to look at cat videos and titties with

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By *he love catsCouple
over a year ago

South Wales

Dr martens.

Fred Perry.

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By *uer MalusMan
over a year ago

Narnia

If I could be an investor, it would be the NHS and BBC.

NHS: A brand that is defended regardless of its performance, Shit loads of money squandered and still a post code lottery and NICE deciding if you have access to modern medicine or timely diagnosis for cancer etc. And if you think the politicians don’t have private medical aid, you need a strong coffee.

Another one would be the BBC. Obligatory TV license for them to constantly market them selves (“No adverts on the BBC”… what BS, they spend a fortune promoting themselves.) and make 2 or 3 great shows and then a load of shit! No free market choice for us to say, “This is crap, I will switch my subscription.” High salaries and sycophants protecting people like Jimmy Savile in his day and the politically correct gobshites that we have today petrified of providing a balanced view on a topic allowing overly right wing news agencies to set up to provide an extreme view in stead of a sensible middle ground debate.

End of rant but brands the are untouchable are dangerous.

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By *idnight RamblerMan
over a year ago

Pershore

Dualit Toaster

Weber BBQ

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Macbook Pro

I have a fairly high end Windows PC from work- hate the fucking thing with a passion! My Macbook Pro on the other hand is a joy to use in comparison

I think this is just what operating systems you prefer working with. I wouldnt take a MacBook if you paid me

I’m the opposite as I’m not interested in the tech but wouldn’t use anything but IPhones,I think Steve jobs was a UX genius and understood the customers perception of value way beyond utility, he was decades ahead in his thinking, not many people understand this, they are Apple through and through but can’t quite say why.

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

Ben & Jerry's

Haagen Dazs

Krispy Kreme

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By *itonthesideWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Macbook Pro

I have a fairly high end Windows PC from work- hate the fucking thing with a passion! My Macbook Pro on the other hand is a joy to use in comparison

I think this is just what operating systems you prefer working with. I wouldnt take a MacBook if you paid me

I love my iphone but i do think the technology on some of the android stuff is better , cameras particularly. However the ease of putting old phone beside new phone and it sets itself up means i probably wont ever change.

In terms of user experience i hate itunes , i hate the locked down elements, i hate the apps that come with the phone taking up space and wont let you delete. I have no desire to branch out into the rest of the apple-sphere. I dont need the power , longevity or creative elements of a mac so would much rather have a windows model at a third of the price

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Facom life time guarantee which I didn't believe but my rachet broke last year 30 yrs after I bought it spoke to sales rep next day brand new one totally gobsmacked.

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By *melie LALWoman
over a year ago

Peterborough

"Toyota, I never worry if my car will start winter or summer. "

I hope this!

My old Kia picanto was economical and never gave any trouble. Even after it stayed on the drive 11 months while I was medically banned from driving. Started first time.

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By *entBarryUKMan
over a year ago

Ashford

Cheeky wipes. They do exactly what it says on the tin.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

KTM

Husqvarna motorcycles

Kalashinokv

Armalite

Accuracy International

Scott

Line Si

World Wide Paintball

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By *imon_hydeMan
over a year ago

Stockport

Hiut jeans,god they're expensive but god they're good.

Solovair for boots, they are what Dr Martens used to be before they went all horribly cheap and nasty (not cheap just 'cheap' in quality).

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By *udandBryanCouple
over a year ago

Boston

Heron Armoury

Lancaster Armoury

Cheaper swords are available, but these ones last.

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By *esmond and Molly JonesCouple
over a year ago

Watford

"Heinz Beans

Branston beans as good, if not, better.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Kenwood Chef.

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By *.LondonMan
over a year ago

london

Bought some Versace eros not long ago smells beautiful. Most branded aftershaves smell good to me though might not be everyones cup of tea.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ninja Air Fryer

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
over a year ago

Manchester-ish

Here to find my Vimto people. Sadly no one

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By *929Man
over a year ago

bedlington

Nike for trainers most comfortable and last ages

Hilti for hammer drills

Marshalltown for trowels, jointers even their lines are better

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By *esmond and Molly JonesCouple
over a year ago

Watford

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By *esmond and Molly JonesCouple
over a year ago

Watford

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By *oupleOfFilthyWeirdosCouple
over a year ago

Merthyr Tydfil

"Heinz Beans

Absolutely not! They are vile

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Audi. Or Charles Thwyritt

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Shimano, abu, diawa,

Spot the fisherman lol

I don’t know about their fishing gear but I’d never spend money on non Shimano bike parts. They just last forever , definitely worth the money in my book

I think they have got better, they weren't very durable at one stage. Credit where it's due, 105s pretty durable

I've had no trouble with my 105s.

I'd add Continental bike tyres to the worth it list.

contis on my road bike and schwalbe marathons+ on my hybrid. I'd recommend both in a heartbeat"

Marathon Plus, defo. Do a splendid job on my wheelchair.

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By *aucasian GhandiMan
over a year ago

from my dad's left nut (Warwick)

Subscription to fab, since I've had that little site supporter badge I can't move because of all thr clunge

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Heinz Beans

agreed xx

God yes

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By *aomilatteCouple
over a year ago

Midlands

"Here to find my Vimto people. Sadly no one

Vimto people here!

Also Walkers Crisps.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Singapore Airlines

Gaggenau oven

Ulysse Nardin watch

…and, finally, the burger patties I bought this morning from M&S.

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By *rive u crazyMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

High end brands are generally reliable but are they worth the money? I think that it depends on what value you give them.

I have an iPad Pro here, fantastic object, is it worth 2K? I wouldn’t pay that much (but luckily my company did)

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By *utcock61Man
over a year ago

glasgow

Gibson Les Pauls.

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By *929Man
over a year ago

bedlington

One that definitely isnt is bisto gravy it’s expensive, no matter what do always leaves little lumps whrn mixing and have to use half the tub to get it any semblance of thick. Cheap loudly gravy far better

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yorkshire Tea"

Definitely, but only Yorkshire Gold though.....let's have a proper brew lol.....

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By *929Man
over a year ago

bedlington

"One that definitely isnt is bisto gravy it’s expensive, no matter what do always leaves little lumps whrn mixing and have to use half the tub to get it any semblance of thick. Cheap loudly gravy far better "

Lidl not loudly bastard auto correct

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By *xciter7169Man
over a year ago

The Midlands

Marmite!

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over a year ago

"Marmite!"

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By *anshee99Woman
over a year ago

all over

Things not to be skimped on... toilet roll and toothpaste.

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By *phialtesMan
over a year ago

Beyond the Wall

Lego.

Much better than mechano, mega bricks or some of the other knock offs.

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By *hesblokeMan
over a year ago

Derbyshire village

"Shimano, abu, diawa,"

Add to that Trabucco, the pricier stuff, and Hardy - but totally agree with your three!

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By *xciter7169Man
over a year ago

The Midlands

"Marmite!

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You love it!

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field

"Singapore Airlines..."

Oh Yessssssh! The hot towels on boarding and just before arrival, the spacious comfy seats with fantastic entertainment, the perfect and stunning trolley dollies

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cadbury and Lindt. I know the former has taken a bit of a dive but it's still pretty nice

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By *929Man
over a year ago

bedlington

"Lego.

Much better than mechano, mega bricks or some of the other knock offs."

Yes definitely mate none of the alternatives come close to proper Lego

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By *an2man2021Man
over a year ago

Stourbridge

Oxford coarse cut

Marmite

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By *an2man2021Man
over a year ago

Stourbridge

Vimto

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

Bateman, my 20 year old RB25 is still going strong

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By *irk_Dastardly.Man
over a year ago

Salisbury

Cadburys; or Galaxy?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fender

Martin

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By *XXDREAMMan
over a year ago

sudbury

Devilbiss

Yamaha

Iwata

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By *un GentMan
over a year ago

Solihull

Ratner Jewellery

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Dr Martens"

This

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By *oupDragonsCouple
over a year ago

East Ridings of Yorkshire..

Ubuntu, pfsense and docker. All worth ahundred times more than I paid for them. Lol.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Levi Strauss Jeans, Birds Eye Fish Fingers,

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By *2699Man
over a year ago

maldon

Rolls royce

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By *lik and PaulCouple
over a year ago

cahoots

"Gibson Les Pauls."

Definitely

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By *oubleswing2019Man
over a year ago

Colchester

Makita for power tools

Daikin

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

"Cadbury and Lindt. I know the former has taken a bit of a dive but it's still pretty nice"

I will second that

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

Lacoste- their t-shirts are worth every penny.

And they even make them in my size. Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Gibson Les Pauls."

Once, yes. Nowadays an epiphone sounds just as good in 99% of players hands.

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By *mperfectwomanWoman
over a year ago

Near Morley

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By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

"gant

leatherman. Over priced but will last a lifetime"

Definitely the leatherman. Bought mine for a song thirty years ago whilst in the States and have used it daily and it still looks brand new.

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By *mperfectwomanWoman
over a year ago

Near Morley

Salmon teriyaki at Wagamama

and

Bic pens

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The north face clothing

Marks and Spencer’s for pre-made pastas

Bonne Maman jams

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The North Face clothing

Tissot

Ben & Jerrys.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Arcteryx clothing

G shock

Quicksilver and billabong shorts.

Gumbies

Inov8 running trainers

A pair of Zamberlan boots

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Usually any sort of winter clothing has to be well made so a brand is usually better.

Not sure if it counts but there’s something special about M&S shirts, or Charles Tyrwhitt shirts! Never fade or fall apart

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By *ingleguy50Man
over a year ago

birmingham

"Shimano, abu, diawa,"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Shimano, abu, diawa,

Spot the fisherman lol

I don’t know about their fishing gear but I’d never spend money on non Shimano bike parts. They just last forever , definitely worth the money in my book "

This shimano bike parts are the best

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Husqvarna chainsaw...they've not let me down yet

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

Sketchers shoes

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By *hristopherd999Man
over a year ago

Brentwood

"Macbook Pro

I have a fairly high end Windows PC from work- hate the fucking thing with a passion! My Macbook Pro on the other hand is a joy to use in comparison

I think this is just what operating systems you prefer working with. I wouldnt take a MacBook if you paid me

I agree, overpriced too, great marketing though, they make people think they're buying something really great, all the idiots queing at midnight for the new model and 'high fiving' you as you get in the store! ka ching!

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By *aughty Couple ABCCouple
over a year ago

West Bromwich

"Kellogg's "

Especially their cornflakes

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

Primark

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By *ovetolick78Man
over a year ago

The Shire

Lego

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pound Bakery, and not a penny more.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

None. Of course there’s nice things but none of it is worth the money. That’s whole basis of big brands - create demand and sell for much more than they’re worth

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Audi. Or Charles Thwyritt"

I’ll give you Charles Thwyritt, but with a few exceptions Audi absolutely not. There is nothing underneath that you can’t get in a Skoda, Seat or VW for less… you’re just paying for the brand without any added value.

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By *tooveMan
over a year ago

belfast

"Lacoste- their t-shirts are worth every penny.

And they even make them in my size. Lol"

I've bought loads and they're shite. Even buying the proper high end version doesn't make a difference.

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By *ugh JerectionMan
over a year ago

Bolton

Hp Sauce. No other comes close not even daddies.

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By *hesblokeMan
over a year ago

Derbyshire village

Record Power tools, never had a bad product yet and the after sales is excellent.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A Rex Holes real feel dildo from Love Honey. Guaranteed pleasure or your money back

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"A Rex Holes real feel dildo from Love Honey. Guaranteed pleasure or your money back

Can you post the link, please?

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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago

Burnleyish (She/They)

"Niche, but Orange Amps.

Yep, 100% agree

Although on the "playback" side, i would add:

Naim

Michell

SME

Spendor

Dynavector"

Orange are beautiful amps.

to continue the niche... Speakers (PA over studio)

D&B Audiotechnik or L-Accoustics

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Another one for Naim audio. Bought in the mid-80s and still going strong!

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By *hesblokeMan
over a year ago

Derbyshire village

"Niche, but Orange Amps.

Yep, 100% agree

Although on the "playback" side, i would add:

Naim

Michell

SME

Spendor

Dynavector

Orange are beautiful amps.

to continue the niche... Speakers (PA over studio)

D&B Audiotechnik or L-Accoustics

Love Orange amplification, never had any issue with Laney, either, beautiful stuff.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Chocolate, has to be decent brand ,cheap chocolate is horrible , same with Crisp

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By *organ and rob zombieCouple
over a year ago

bradford

"Niche, but Orange Amps.

Yep, 100% agree

Although on the "playback" side, i would add:

Naim

Michell

SME

Spendor

Dynavector

Orange are beautiful amps.

to continue the niche... Speakers (PA over studio)

D&B Audiotechnik or L-Accoustics

Love Orange amplification, never had any issue with Laney, either, beautiful stuff."

I came here to mention guitar amplification! Laney, orange are great although I’m currently a peavey 6505 mk 1 user (through an orange ppc412 cabinet) sounds like bolt thrower! Breeeeaaaawwwwwmf!

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By *hesblokeMan
over a year ago

Derbyshire village

"Niche, but Orange Amps.

Yep, 100% agree

Although on the "playback" side, i would add:

Naim

Michell

SME

Spendor

Dynavector

Orange are beautiful amps.

to continue the niche... Speakers (PA over studio)

D&B Audiotechnik or L-Accoustics

Love Orange amplification, never had any issue with Laney, either, beautiful stuff.

I came here to mention guitar amplification! Laney, orange are great although I’m currently a peavey 6505 mk 1 user (through an orange ppc412 cabinet) sounds like bolt thrower! Breeeeaaaawwwwwmf!"

I don't really play any more but I used to have a little Laney tube amp that was peak early Sabbath

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Huy Fong Sriracha. Hands down.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Domestos bleach

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pizza Hut.

You will never convince me otherwise: the single greatest pizza in the world today.

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By *rownhotnessMan
over a year ago

Cheshire/Midlands

The pink stuff - not a sexual innuendo

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Loakes shoes and Red Wings boots.

My collection will outlive me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Agree with many, Lego in particular.

Can't believe no one has brought this one up - Coca-Cola

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field

"Macbook Pro

I have a fairly high end Windows PC from work- hate the fucking thing with a passion! My Macbook Pro on the other hand is a joy to use in comparison

I think this is just what operating systems you prefer working with. I wouldnt take a MacBook if you paid me

They're not overpriced though- paid £1250 for mine, work mate has just spent £1500 on a similar spec gaming PC.

My last Macbook lasted 10 years until the screen ribbon in the hinge gave up- still got £200 for it second hand from somebody who could be bothered to do the repair and might still be going now.

Pretty much any PC based laptop would have been landfill years before that and painfully slow. Its not mandatory to buy in to the fanaticism, which is no different to the Star Wars/Marvel/Harry Potter /Football brigade.

Theres a reason why Macs were the only sensible choice for media/design professionals until roughly the Millennium, as it PC's that long to join the party with anything equivalent.

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By *aGaGagging for itCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

Nautor Swan

Trojan

Dewalt

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By *UFSWoman
over a year ago

belfast

Irwins Nutty Krust

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By *rispyDuckMan
over a year ago

Chinese Takeaway near you

Primark

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By *ts the taking part thatMan
over a year ago

southampton

"Heinz Beans

Yep!

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By *he love catsCouple
over a year ago

South Wales

Sony products are usually pretty dependable, I've been using their smartphones for years and not one bit of trouble.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Nothing I know of

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Sony products are usually pretty dependable, I've been using their smartphones for years and not one bit of trouble.

I dislike Sony as they focus on tech rather than UX. my RX100 camera was a bad choice for that reason , boasting a Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar lens, good specs, but awful to operate on the street.

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