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What are some things you can/should cheap out on? (lemmy.world)

submitted 9 months ago by LunchEnjoyer@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I often hear, "You should never cheap out on a good office chair, shoes, underpants, backpack etc.." but what are some items that you would feel OK to cheap out on?

This can by anything from items such as: expensive clothing brands to general groceries.

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[–] bluefishcanteen@sh.itjust.works 27 points 9 months ago (3 children)

Mr. Clean Magic Erasers.

The "generic" name is melamine sponge. These work exactly the same and cost a fraction of the brand name.

[–] PastyWaterSnake@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

In my experience, the Mr. Clean ones hold up much better. Generic melamine sponges tear too easily.

But maybe I'm just getting the wrong generic ones. I've tried two or three different generic brands and they all sucked

[–] Sarmyth@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

This matches my experience, as well.

[–] TrueStoryBob@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

If you have one in your area, go to Aldi. Their knock off magic eraser has held up rather well for me.

[–] Viper_NZ@lemmy.nz 3 points 9 months ago

I bought 100 on AliExpress 8 years ago, for like $5. Will take a few years yet to use them all.

[–] Pantherina@feddit.de 2 points 9 months ago

There is something similar in germany for removing oil and stuff. Its basically just gasoline in a bottle. Lol.