Brand name items

[Jacklad]

Re: Brand name items

We don't like the generic version of sprite, so we stick to the coke brand. I did try and different brand of mac and cheese and like it better than kraft!

I know what you mean. I'll only buy generic peanut butter, because all the name brands are sweetened. The generic has three ingredient - roasted peanuts, peanut oil and salt - and it tastes like peanuts, not like the middle of a peanut butter cup!

The fact that it's half the cost is just a bonus.

[disneysteve]

Re: Brand name items

I did try and different brand of mac and cheese and like it better than kraft!

This is SO important. Generics and store brands aren't the same as the name brand, anymore than Coke is the same as Pepsi. The point is that if you keep trying the cheaper generics and store brands, you will likely find some that you like just as well, some that you dislike and even some that you actually prefer over the name brand.

If you want to cut costs over time, you need to keep an open mind and be willing to try new things. Earlier in the thread, I mentioned a few store brand items that we like better than the brand name. We would buy them even if they were the same price, but fortunately, they are significantly cheaper, so we save money and get something we like more. Tough to beat that.

[Ima saver]

Re: Brand name items

The brand of macaroni I have been getting is chef karlin. It is 33 cents a box and I like it better than kraft, which is about 87 cents!

[lgslgs]

Re: Brand name items

I'm brand loyal to "Great Value" brand and "Equate" brand - unless I can find a better buy.

Lynda

[Ima saver]

Re: Brand name items

I never heard of Great Value brand!

[pearlieq]

Re: Brand name items

I'm brand loyal to "Great Value" brand and "Equate" brand - unless I can find a better buy.

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[pearlieq]

Re: Brand name items

I never heard of Great Value brand!

It's one of Wal-Mart's store brands.

[shelbylovesmelby]

Re: Brand name items

I'm brand loyal to "Great Value" brand and "Equate" brand - unless I can find a better buy.

Lynda

I couldn't agree more on this one!!!! Why pay full price if for brand names if you don't have to!