What “universal” Products Are Not Worth Saving On?
In general, I think ordinary items have a bad reputation. Pretty much everything you buy is available as an alternative brand name and is almost always indistinguishable from the more expensive brand that gets all the glory. Sure, the packaging might look a little odd, but what’s on the inside matters – and it’s usually worth picking the cheap option to save a few bucks. Except for cheese crackers. Cheez-Its is the only acceptable choice. All the brands in the stores are rubbish – I know because I’ve tried all of them. Kellogg’s should know this too, because the Cheez-Its is ridiculously overpriced. Even if you shop, tiny 7 ounces. A box (which, let’s be honest, is basically one serving) will set you back about $ 4 at most New York City grocery stores. 21 oz. A box of Aldi “Savoritz” costs about the same, but for 1/3 of the price you will definitely get 1/3 of satisfaction. (Actually I’m kind; Savoritz borders on terrible, and when we buy them – I’m a native Midwesterner who grew up in poverty and I can’t avoid the deal – I usually douse them in hot sauce to give them real taste. probably strange.) So, I would like to know: what non-universal items always cost you a higher price? Maybe it’s about soft toilet paper (I’ll save my essay on why single-ply 50 cent rolls are better, actually, for another day). Maybe you can really tell the difference between Lucky Charms and Marshmallow Mateys. Or maybe Dr. Pepper is the only one covered by your insurance (he didn’t go to soda medical school for four years to be sidelined by Mr. Pepper). Let us know your preferences in the comments and we’ll cover them in a future post. (Hot and spicy cheese is forever!)