Kirby Posted May 12, 2021 Share #1 Posted May 12, 2021 When I go shopping, I'll often opt for the generic or store brand option. Generic allergy medicines are a lot cheaper than name brands and seem to work as well for me. But there are some times when I will not substitute. I'll stick with Bounty paper towels and either Puffs or Kleenex tissues. I'm also fairly loyal when it comes to skin products since I know certain brands won't cause an allergic reaction. And I may not buy saltine crackers often, but if I do, they're going to be Premium Brand. So how about you? Are there some products where you won't switch brands? Other areas where you'll go for generic or store brands? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Share #2 Posted May 12, 2021 None. Many have heightened consideration, but few would ever earn a "must" status, and none currently occupy that rarefied air! Honda is a perfect example - I'd go to them FIRST for a replacement car, but their recent styling decisions and options in transmissions has made them no longer solely in the lead. Other brands have better styling, better engine/transmission/drivetrain options, and similar (or better) reliability. Times change. But Bounty or Coke are clear first choices! Puffs or Kleenex are too similar for me so also usually are decided on price and "options" (must be with lotion/aloe). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Share #3 Posted May 12, 2021 Associated, Pro-Line, Fantom, Exotek and Drag Race Concepts. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Share #4 Posted May 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: Associated, Fantom, Exotek and Drag Race Concepts. How long have you been doing the RC stuff, and how long have those been your "go to" brands? Is there really no upstarts that steal their thunder? Or offer a better value and/or performance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dinneR ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Popular Post Share #5 Posted May 12, 2021 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Share #6 Posted May 12, 2021 Go to brands aren't forever. When better comes along jump. Since 1973 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Share #7 Posted May 12, 2021 Bell Helmets. Saved me from major injury at least twice. In fact I just bought a new helmet yesterday. I hadn't had an accident in years but my old Bell was looking a little ratty plus being stored in a car isn't all that good in the long run. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Road Runner Posted May 12, 2021 Popular Post Share #8 Posted May 12, 2021 Bounty paper towels Charmin toilet paper 647 or Nature's Own Whole Wheat Bread Trop 50 Orange Juice Planters Peanuts Nabisco Crackers Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Nature Made Vitamins and Supplements Kraft or Borden Cheese Land O'Lakes Butter Franks Hot Sauce Kraft or Hellmann's Mayo French's Mustard Oscar Mayer Lunch Meats Mountain Dew Soda Certain breakfast cereals too numerous to define here Sensodyne Toothpaste Oral B Electric Toothbrush and supplies Valvoline Oil for automotive use 3 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted May 12, 2021 Share #9 Posted May 12, 2021 Bounty Pure Haven for skin care, shampoo, and toxin free home cleaning products. Really great products. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Share #10 Posted May 12, 2021 Not too choosy at our house. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groupw Posted May 12, 2021 Share #11 Posted May 12, 2021 Advil La Mexicana tortillas (made here in GI) SunBelt breakfast bars WoW prefers AngelSoft TP. The list was longer before the pandemic. So often the shelves were "take what you can get". We survived. Still prefer certain brands, but found other options were good, too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dinneR ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Popular Post Share #12 Posted May 12, 2021 Maxxis mt bike tires. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Share #13 Posted May 12, 2021 WTB saddles. I think I own 6 of these. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyebike Posted May 12, 2021 Share #14 Posted May 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Kirby said: When I go shopping, I'll often opt for the generic or store brand option. Generic allergy medicines are a lot cheaper than name brands and seem to work as well for me. But there are some times when I will not substitute. I'll stick with Bounty paper towels and either Puffs or Kleenex tissues. I'm also fairly loyal when it comes to skin products since I know certain brands won't cause an allergic reaction. And I may not buy saltine crackers often, but if I do, they're going to be Premium Brand. So how about you? Are there some products where you won't switch brands? Other areas where you'll go for generic or store brands? subaru. We are on our 9th subie. I have embraced my inner lesbian 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted May 12, 2021 Share #15 Posted May 12, 2021 Toyota's (I am on my 4th and will replace it with the same again when it is time) Giant Defy bikes. On my second and stick with that should I need a replacement again "Buck Brand" oranges are the only ones I buy. The rest of the year I go without 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted May 12, 2021 Share #16 Posted May 12, 2021 Heinz ketchup 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dinneR ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Popular Post Share #17 Posted May 12, 2021 Salsa Cycles. I've owned four of their bikes and lots of accessories. I've been thinking about another. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted May 12, 2021 Share #18 Posted May 12, 2021 I don't generally shop based on brand alone. There are some I trust, and that would sway my opinion. But I mostly understand that "brand loyalty" is mostly successful marketing That said, I went wine shopping last night to restock, didn't have a lot of time to shop, and realized that about 3/4 of my purchase was from the 90+ label. I just know they are always a bargain and I've never gone wrong with them 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Share #19 Posted May 12, 2021 Revelate designs. I've owned some of their bags for a decade and they do not wear out. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Share #20 Posted May 12, 2021 Honda, Left Hand (hell, several breweries. :D), Dawn, Scott (previous two my wife’s but ok with me), Shoprite brand fake serials, radio paradise, WXPN. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Share #21 Posted May 12, 2021 Oh, and u-tube, Ubuntu. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted May 12, 2021 Share #22 Posted May 12, 2021 Items where brands make absolutely no difference to me: Gasoline Insurance (except I hate Liberty Mutual due to my bad experience) Clothes (I pretty much buy whatever) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted May 12, 2021 Share #23 Posted May 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Road Runner said: Gasoline Gasoline brand loyalty used to be HUGE thing. People swore by their favorite brand. There really is almost zero difference in gasoline brands now, I don't know if maybe there was back in the day 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted May 12, 2021 Share #24 Posted May 12, 2021 3 hours ago, JerrySTL said: Bell Helmets Giro 3 hours ago, Razors Edge said: Honda is a perfect example Yup - Honda is the first stop 1 hour ago, eyebike said: either Puffs Puffs or nothing 1 hour ago, denniS said: WTB saddles. I think I own 6 of these. Yup. I think I need to buy one more of those 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Share #25 Posted May 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, 12string said: Gasoline brand loyalty used to be HUGE thing. People swore by their favorite brand. There really is almost zero difference in gasoline brands now, I don't know if maybe there was back in the day There is one big difference. To be on the Top Tier gasoline list, the gasoline brand must meet standards for detergent additives to reduce deposit buildup. This has to be at all their stations and for all grades of their gasoline. Non Top Tier gasoline may not have much in the way of detergents. https://www.toptiergas.com/licensed-brands/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Share #26 Posted May 12, 2021 21 minutes ago, JerrySTL said: There is one big difference. To be on the Top Tier gasoline list, the gasoline brand must meet standards for detergent additives to reduce deposit buildup. This has to be at all their stations and for all grades of their gasoline. Non Top Tier gasoline may not have much in the way of detergents. https://www.toptiergas.com/licensed-brands/ For gas, it is all Costco, almost all of the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted May 12, 2021 Share #27 Posted May 12, 2021 Just now, Razors Edge said: For gas, it is all Costco, almost all of the time. In SW Michigan almost all gasoline comes from the same Marathon distribution center, regardless of brand. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted May 12, 2021 Share #28 Posted May 12, 2021 I forgot Terry Saddles and bike shorts Also Duke's mayo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Share #29 Posted May 12, 2021 No one is mentioning Kmart or Sears How about JC Penney???? Macys? The Gap? Come on people! Give us some brands we know and love!! FTR, I saw a dude yesterday on a Trek wearing a RadioShack team jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted May 12, 2021 Share #30 Posted May 12, 2021 Just now, Razors Edge said: FTR, I saw a dude yesterday on a Trek wearing a RadioShack team jersey. so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Share #31 Posted May 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Kzoo said: so That is BRAND loyalty! Sticking with RS to the bitter end! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Share #32 Posted May 12, 2021 Ergon grips. Salsa bartape kicks ass too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted May 12, 2021 Share #33 Posted May 12, 2021 13 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: That is BRAND loyalty! Sticking with RS to the bitter end! * yawn * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Share #34 Posted May 12, 2021 56 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: That is BRAND loyalty! Sticking with RS to the bitter end! There's a RS in town. They sell e-bikes. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Share #35 Posted May 12, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted May 12, 2021 Share #36 Posted May 12, 2021 I dig @denniS responses. Before I saw his responses I was going to say Shimano. I think they have found the secret sauce for price to performance. I have preferred brands but really am not that choosy with most things. My Anthem came with SRAM GX but I had SLX on my previous bike and preferred the shifting over SRAM. I also have Campy on one road bike but will never use anything but Shimano on a road/cross/gravel bike again. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizeye Posted May 12, 2021 Share #37 Posted May 12, 2021 I just reserved a Holiday Inn Express. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Share #38 Posted May 12, 2021 9 minutes ago, ChrisL said: I dig @denniS responses. Before I saw his responses I was going to say Shimano. I think they have found the secret sauce for price to performance. I have preferred brands but really am not that choosy with most things. My Anthem came with SRAM GX but I had SLX on my previous bike and preferred the shifting over SRAM. I also have Campy on one road bike but will never use anything but Shimano on a road/cross/gravel bike again. There are actually a lot of bike brands I will "shop" but few that are "the one". I have Shimano on all my bikes, and think it is great stuff...but...I would buy a SRAM replacement cassette for my MTB if I need one - depending on price and availability of a Shimano part. So, yeah, Shimano is "my brand" but not to the exclusion of other stuff. Likewise, I generally buy Santini jerseys these days, but if I see a cool one from another brand (and know the right size to order ), I don't mind branching out for a change I like PI gloves, Performance stuff sometimes, Specialized saddles, Speedplay pedals, etc.. I'm definitely sticking with Garmin computers, and do like the Revelate "gas can" on my Diverge, so could see picking other stuff from them. I think instead of "loyal", I am more a try it out and if I like it, add them to the approved vendors list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Share #39 Posted May 12, 2021 For almost everything foodwise I like the store brands except for Bush's Baked Beans, and brand-name soft drinks. Almost everything sold at Aldi is 1/3 to 2/3 the price of brand names and tastes better. Schmidt's 647 bread (high fiber, low net carbs) is soft, has a great taste/texture, and has allowed type-II diabetic me to start eating bread again after years of very rare eating - even my non-diabetic nephew likes the taste/texture so much he has asked his mother to make his sandwiches with it. Two 18 oz. white/Italian loaves are $3.99 to $4.99 at Costco and about $3.99 ea. at most supermarkets. 8 Hot Dog or 8 Hamburger rolls of 647 are usually $3.99. My last Samsung Smart HD TV was very high rated and SO good and vibrant - I, partly red-green colorblind, suddenly realized that Marie on Everybody Loves Raymond always work a red or pink top. So I'll start there for my house's new Smart (gets Internet directly from the wireless WiFi router) HDTV, but will check out everything reasonably priced. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Share #40 Posted May 12, 2021 I'm disappoinated that no one mentioned the love forum. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Share #41 Posted May 12, 2021 36 minutes ago, ChrisL said: I dig @denniS responses. Before I saw his responses I was going to say Shimano. I think they have found the secret sauce for price to performance. I have preferred brands but really am not that choosy with most things. My Anthem came with SRAM GX but I had SLX on my previous bike and preferred the shifting over SRAM. I also have Campy on one road bike but will never use anything but Shimano on a road/cross/gravel bike again. I prefer Shimano too, but I have Sram on two bikes. Sram shifters just are not as good as Shimano. I do not like double-tap. their mt bike shifters are not as ergonomic as Shimano. I think it is time for Sram to give up on brakes. They should buy some Shimano XT brakes, copy the design, and slap their brand on it. The best thing about Avid BB7 brakes is they are so loud, they keep the bears away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted May 12, 2021 Share #42 Posted May 12, 2021 1 minute ago, denniS said: I prefer Shimano too, but I have Sram on two bikes. Sram shifters just are not as good as Shimano. I do not like double-tap. their mt bike shifters are not as ergonomic as Shimano. I think it is time for Sram to give up on brakes. They should buy some Shimano XT brakes, copy the design, and slap their brand on it. The best thing about Avid BB7 brakes is they are so loud, they keep the bears away. I think it’s funny that my SRAM brakes are fine but I don’t care for the shifting. There is always one gear I can never get from rattling. I have adjusted it and I had a shop mess with it several times and there is always that one F’ing gear.... I have heard this complaint from others as well. I also prefer the ergonomics to Shimano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Share #43 Posted May 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, ChrisL said: I think it’s funny that my SRAM brakes are fine but I don’t care for the shifting. There is always one gear I can never get from rattling. I have adjusted it and I had a shop mess with it several times and there is always that one F’ing gear.... I have heard this complaint from others as well. I also prefer the ergonomics to Shimano. I have the same problem on my X7 rd. It has those barrel adjusters in the cable. One gear in the middle just comes out of tune. I have some Shimano 105 shifters from 2009 that work much better than Sram apex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ralphie ★ Posted May 12, 2021 Share #45 Posted May 12, 2021 2 hours ago, maddmaxx said: I'm disappoinated that no one mentioned the love forum. Or Square Wheels Cycling Forum! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted May 13, 2021 Share #46 Posted May 13, 2021 Typically my go to brands are S&W or Ruger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted May 13, 2021 Share #47 Posted May 13, 2021 Schwable bike tires Neutrogena skin moisturizer, Allenbury's face soap, Dove's body soap. Don't ask why I don't use dispenser soap for showering. I have no idea. But I probably power through too much soap too fast. Curel, Nivea body lotion. I use strong lotion for very dry skin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen ★ Posted May 13, 2021 Share #48 Posted May 13, 2021 36 minutes ago, shootingstar said: Schwable bike tires Agreed. Brooks saddles too for me. Clothes, I like L.L. Bean. Paper towels I used to like Bounty, but now it’s Viva or nothing. Soap, Mike’s Natural. An order of magnitude better than the second best shaving soap’s lather. Soft drinks, there is only Coca-Cola. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 12, 2022 Share #49 Posted March 12, 2022 On 5/12/2021 at 4:13 PM, Tizeye said: I just reserved a Holiday Inn Express. I like Hampton Inns. Clean, usually pretty new, nice breakfasts, good prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 12, 2022 Share #50 Posted March 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Philander Seabury said: Clean, usually pretty new, nice breakfasts, good prices. Just like how I like my women! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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