In retail terms, those are called "grudge purchases". This is because, well, the one you pull through your buttocks, and the other you just throw away. The point is, you don't want to spend a lot of money on stuff that you just want to throw away.
I remember once buying toilet paper, saying, "I can't believe I pay this much for what I'm going to do with it". Then the sales assistant replied, "yes that's a lot of money for what it's for". But you see there is a difference. It's for a clean buttocks - now that's a worthy cause, one I'm willing to spend some money on. But what you do with it... not stuff I want to spend money on. A grudge buy. I don't buy the cheapest toilet paper anymore... because I think that's a rip off too. So the lesser of the two evils, are the double ply thick decent toilet paper.
On to refuse bags. Now with these I haven't found anything that I am really satisfied with. The expensive ones are definately better... but are they worth the premium? Searching for the above images, I found there's a gazillion different types of refuse bags... clearly a diverse market. But where do I fit? I like cheap, because... well, I'm sure you can figure it out, but I am not happy with them. They tear at the worst times, they are just not worth it... but neither are the ones with draw strings, or scented etc. or heavy duty. Just give me decent quality at a decent price. That's all.
What do you hate buying, but have to? What is the brand/choice you've settled on and why?
2 comments:
I'm with you on the TP and refuse bags. Ever had 4-ply? That's good stuff. :)
What about sleeves for trading cards?
I can't say I really hate buying anything, because I love to shop...but as far as TP and trash bags are concerned, I buy the ones made from recycled material. The TP is not as soft, but it does the job. I've never had a recycled trash bag break. Both are reasonably priced in between the expensive brands and the cheap stuff. Plus, I'm re-using old trash, instead of just creating new.
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