Being a practical and frugal consumer, I usually buy store brands and off-brands. They're cheaper, and I like that. However, there are some things that I just refuse to buy off-brand, and toilet paper is number one among them.
My sweet and well-meaning husband didn't know this, and several months ago he kindly stocked up our toilet paper supply. Unfortunately, he bought the cheapest, most useless toilet paper EVER. He regretted this purchase as soon as we tried it, but since we couldn't bring ourselves to throw away perfectly "good" toilet paper or donate an opened package, we consigned ourselves to using it up.
I threw myself into this project whole-heartedly. After all, I was pregnant, so I was using the bathroom all the time! I purposely used up tons of this fragile paper, way more than was appropriate. And yet, it lasted forever. Really. We had this awful stuff for months. I was afraid to ask Isaac how much he had bought. It got to the point that I appreciated the thickness of the toilet paper in the public WalMart restroom!
However, after those months of hardship, I am proud to announce that we have come to the end of the cheap toilet paper. I derive great pleasure now every time I touch our new, soft, thick, brand-name toilet paper. It is now safe to come over and use our bathroom again.
What items do you refuse to buy off-brand?
5 comments:
When it comes to electronics, I am very cautious of off-brands. I don't want to spend tons of money on something and have it quit on me after a few months. I am also more picky about cars, since they are such a huge investment.
We buy Angel Soft TP, but I'm not sure if that is name brand or not...
i refuse to buy off brand mac & cheese, peanut butter, lotion, and makeup. those are probably the biggest things. unlike you, toilet paper doesn't bother me. while i won't buy the cheapest of all, i will definitely refuse to get best because really it just goes to crap :)
I skip the toilet paper after a situation like your own. I used to be picky about a lot of stuff but I have found that I love Target brand stuff and it is always way cheaper. For a splurge today I got a box of six chocolate chip ice cream sandwiches for $1.69! Now that I can fit in my budget and they were so yummy!
Definitely Toilet Paper. I just cant handle the off brand stuff. I totally understand what you were going through. My other one is laundry detergent and makeup just because my skin is so sensitive.
I am right there with you on the TP--couldn't agree more!
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