Everybody likes a deal, and when we go out to buy stuff for our place, we look for the thrifty sales and low prices whenever we can. This is totally normal, we all work hard for our money and if we can save a few bucks here and there that means we can have more money left in our wallets.
Looking for deals is one thing, but buying junk is a totally different one. You can buy a brand name something or other for a good price if you happen to catch it on sale at the right time. A brand name item is usually proven by society to be a good investment, it has stood the test of time and even though it is expensive it usually lasts a long time, meaning you probably won't have to buy another one.
Buying a no name item will usually come back to haunt you when it doesn't work as advertised or it breaks after very few uses, there will be no return policy or replacement parts and you will be left with something that, even though you saved money when you bought it, it has now become a piece of junk, and now you have to spend more money to get a new one.
This really doesn't matter with small items, you can buy no name plates and dishes, towels, cutlery, soap, clothes, and for the most part you will have saved money and not have to worry about any repercussions.
If you need tools however, this is a completely different story. Buying a no name tool such as a drill or a power saw is a really bad idea, as that cheap version of the product is made with cheaper parts, weaker batteries, and the whole product has a higher tendency to break down, so even though you thought you saved 100 dollars buying the cheap one, now you have to go out and buy another one, which costs you money and more money than if you had bought a brand name instead. (There are circumstances where a brand name will break too, but they usually have a better return policy, and possible lifetime guarantee, or replacement part exchange)
If you need a tool to be reliable, and stands the test of time, buying a brand name item will save you money over time because the chances of it breaking down are lower than if you had bought a cheap one. The same can be said about vehicles, ATV, tractors, lawn mowers, and other larger purchases. Sometimes the lowest price is not the best value for your money. Spend a little extra and save yourself some stress, time, and money in the long run. Ultimately, it's up to you, To Save, Or Not To Save.
Scott Goerz
