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Thread: It's the same sh*t! [consumer reports thread]

  1. 06-18-2008, 04:09 PM #1
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    It's the same sh*t! [consumer reports thread]

    The price gouging is afoot and basically anyone can double their prices now and cry oil.

    Figured I'd start a thread where we could trade good buy suggestions.

    I bought these trash bags on a budget one night and they've proved to be better than the name brand. I think American Fare is a K-mart brand so you'll probably only find them there.


    Share any good goods you're getting on the cheap.
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  2. 06-18-2008, 04:13 PM #2
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    You buy garbage bags? I use grocery bags.
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  3. 06-18-2008, 04:14 PM #3
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    They make 13gallon grocery bags!?
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  4. 06-18-2008, 04:28 PM #4
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  5. 06-18-2008, 04:48 PM #5
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    rofl!
    damn you and your cheap laughs
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  6. 06-18-2008, 05:51 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by PAlexC
    You buy garbage bags? I use grocery bags.
    I don't use grocery bags - tons of hemp ones laying around the house/car. I buy 13 gallon compostable garbage bags.
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    I get all kinds of stuff on the Target brand - usually it even says on the packaging something like: 'compare to [insert name brand here]'

    It's always at least 20-30% less than the name brand.
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  7. 06-18-2008, 06:29 PM #7
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    Be sure to read the information on he packaging. I saw a CNN segment the other day where they were warning consumers to check the weight of the product (such as paper towels, etc).
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  8. 06-18-2008, 06:56 PM #8
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    why use paper towels when you can use a rag.


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    Don't even get started with the sheer amount of re-branded stuff that goes on in the electronics world.

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    We got a case of Ziplock bags at Costco the other day because they were on sale and they are so chinsy. The Great Value bags from Wal-Mart are much more durable. It didn't used to be that way.
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    you can split the 'layers' of your toilet rolls.. hence doubling your purchase..


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    Whispers my suggestion already solves your problem. (c :

    Jaquan, lol cheap laughs . . cheap products . . as long as it's cheap, it belongs in here. Good idea for a thread though. With the budget like it is, I love saving money where I can.
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    ^ that made me sad.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hanratty21
    that's ****ing blasphemy.

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    Back on the thread track

    Rather then having the fiance go to one of those high priced bridal salons
    Have her dress in tp


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