We all know that not all brand names are worth spending our money on, right? Chances are that there is a no-name company that has the same exact product. This happens all the time with over-the-counter medications or beauty dupes for example.
However, there are those times when splurging on a brand name is a good idea, and Reddit users are sharing their top pics of luxury items you might want to consider blowing your money on.
1. Toyota Cars
Speaking of cars, it’s definitely one of the most important purchases of your life, right? So you might as well go for the best brand. Time and time again, everybody says Toyota is the car to buy.
2. Michelin High-Performance Tires
Here’s one thing you don’t want to skimp on, and that’s car tires. Those cheaper versions can give you a lot of car trouble than it’s worth. So to be safe, buy the ones that are trusted by many.
3. Ticonderoga Pencils
If you tend to write, draw or draft things with a pencil, you might want to listen to this. Apparently, many engineering teachers consider this to be the best brand of pencils ever made. So it pays off to splurge on them for sure.
4. Herman-Miller Chair
I sit on my bum for most of my day. As you know, being a writer, you can’t get away from it. So I should definitely look into getting the Herman-Miller chair as it’s the most ergonomically designed gem.
5. 3M Post-It Notes.
“Making an adhesive strong enough to stop the notes curling up at the edge and falling off, but weak enough that you can remove and replace them at will seems to be outside the skill set of every other company.”
I totally agree with what this Redditor said.
6. Miele Vacuum
Oh, dang it. I wish I knew about this before we got our newest vacuum. I would have thought it would be Dyson, but Miele seems to be the brand of choice for a lot of people.
7. KitchenAid Stand Mixer
Okay, confession time. I’ve been swooning over the KitchenAid stand mixer for years now. Perhaps I should put it on my wedding wish list so somebody might take pity on me and buy me one. What do you think? Ha, ha!
8. Fiskars Tools
I have to admit I haven’t heard of this brand, but then again, I’m not that much of a gardener. But I’m sure many people who have a green thumb can confirm that Fiskars garden tools are the best.
9. Dawn Liquid Dish Soap
This is exactly what we use in our household. There isn’t any point in trying to buy some of the cheaper brands of liquid dish soap. More than one Redditor said it was by far the best brand.
10. Shimano Bicycle Components
There’s a reason people look for the Shimano crank set on their bikes. Why? It’s because it is very reliable and safe. I wouldn’t even bother looking at a bicycle without it, that’s for sure.
11. Q-Tips
I have to admit something to you: We once decided to buy those dollar store Q-tips, and let me tell you, they were a waste of our money. Never again will we switch from our trusted Q-tips.
12. Milwaukee Power Tools
Did I tell you that I hang out with a lot of people who work in construction? Oh, yes, that’s right. I’m friends with painters, plumbers, electricians, and so forth. And they all swear by Milwaukee power tools.
13. Pyrex Glass Cookware
I’ve had my Pyrex glass container for I don’t even know how long. It’s so durable and great for everyday cooking. I honestly wouldn’t buy any other brand. Of course, you have to be careful not to go over the recommended oven temperature.
14. Vitamix Blender
Here’s the thing: I’ve wanted a Vitamix for a while now. And guess what? We just splurged and bought one. Yay! So far, I’ve only used it to make smoothies, but I can’t wait to create more awesome recipes with it.
15. Ziplock Bags
Truth be told, I’ve tried a lot of plastic bags, and they’re not all created equal. The cheap ones from the dollar store will definitely fall apart way before Ziplock ones. So, do yourself a favor and don’t waste money on the generic brands.
16. Carhartt Jackets
“I’ve always said, in a zombie apocalypse, the best clothing to wear would be a Carhartt jumpsuit. Angry dogs can’t bite through it, there’d be no chance in hell a rotting human could.”
OMG, ha, ha! This Redditor has me laughing hard.
17. A Properly Fitting Bra
Here’s one example I can agree on here. Getting a good bra is definitely the key. I’ve suffered enough with cheap bras that now I stick to brands known for quality and endurance. One of those brands worth splurging on is Knix.
“I never had one fit me properly until I was fitted at Nordstrom and then handed a $60 bra with a size I didn’t know was even made and it fit like a glove and was comfortable AND it made my boobs look good,” one Reddit user shared.
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18. House Paint
I know enough painters that can definitely attest to this. If you buy cheap paint, your walls are going to suffer 100 percent. So make sure you stick to something like Sherwin Williams’ “Emerald” products or even higher grade ones.
“Used to sell paint and I can confirm, always buy the premium brands unless you want to spend all day painting the same walls 20 times. Customers always bought the cheapest paint we had and complained that they needed 5 to 10 coats to cover a wall,” one user shared.
Wow! So many amazing brands here.
Am I right? I’m happy that I’ve heard of at least a few of them. Now I’m going to look at those I just learned about and check them out. How about you? What name brand do you swear by, huh?