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[–] Cethin@lemmy.zip 26 points 2 months ago (10 children)

Most people are being very specific, but I'd say consumables in general. Rarely is a name brand food or medicine any different than generic. Often they're literally produced in the same factory. Stuff that's meant to last, generally a more expensive product will be made more durable (not always), but this isn't a consideration with consumables. If it's a one-time use or edible, I'm going with the cheapest option 99% of the time.

[–] Sightline@lemmy.world 13 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (5 children)

It's funny how people won't cheap out on something like a mattress or clothing but consistently buy the cheapest food possible which is going into their bodies.

[–] Leate_Wonceslace@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 points 2 months ago (2 children)

You spend at least or about a third of your life on a mattress. That shit's important.

[–] Sightline@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

And most people eat food at least 2 times a day.

Yeah, but you don't eat the same meal every single day, and you don't purchase several years worth of food all at the same time.

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