When shopping or buying things, are you after the brand name or the quality of the things? People who only buy things made by famous label and are much expensive are often called brand conscious and those people who buy things because of their high quality are usually called quality conscious. What about those people who are looking for inexpensive things to buy? Can we call them price conscious people? Or practical people?
What group of consumer or people you belong? Whenever I'm at shopping mall, I admired signature items, especially when it comes to bags, clothes and shoes. When they say signature items what comes in mind is the price, "too expensive" and "best in quality". The question is, can I afford to buy? Or is my money worth?
I'm not against in buying expensive or branded things if we can afford it. The quality of signature items or branded things are proven of durability and/or high in quality, unlike those unbranded, which are low in price or cheaper one. But today's life especially if you're life is just like mine, I'll choose to be one of those practical people. I'll prefer to have the important things first before signature things for myself. Family first before branded things. Future first before expensive item. I would rather save my money first before buying too expensive things. Besides, there are things we can buy inexpensive and still the quality was good.
How about you? How do you buy things most of the time?
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NEVER ..I have never used anything branded.
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DeleteNo, not at all.
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Hi there Mike! :) Thanks for coming and sharing! :) Blessed day to you! :)
DeleteI rarely buy things but I prefer buying signature ones as they are durable and I love wash and wear mood... lol... no I am not joking I only have few things that's why I want them to be durable, not really that expensive but I just don't like China made items... I got pants two years ago and here I am still using, it's still my favorite, but I say 'rare'... you cannot see me buy things this month and then next month, once in a blue moon lol ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteHi Prime, thanks for sharing! :) That's why signatures are expensive because of it's quality and added it's popular name on it.:) And why not buy it for yourself if you can afford it, right? Thanks Prime..:) Blessed day to you! :)
DeleteI am not particularly fond of shopping and mostly it is out of necessity. But the choice varies depending on the product I am buying and the risk involved. I don’t care much about brands. What matters is the value that I would derive by that product and if it is equivalent to the amount I spend on acquiring it. I am very picky about what I want and I don’t like compromising on my tastes.
ReplyDeleteHi Sui, thanks for coming and sharing! :)I agree with you, the value of the product we wanted to buy is very important. Thanks a lot Sui! :) Hugs to you..:)
DeleteI won't be a hypocrite. I love buying signature items, most especially shoes! Adik ako sa Chucks eh. hehe.. Butof course, pag meron naman akong makitang magandang item like blouses, skirts, pants, etc. na hindi branded, ayos lang. As long as comfortable sa katawan ko, no problem. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Leah, thanks for visiting! :) Adik? hehehe.. That's ok, ako din as long as I can afford it. Ay lalu na po sa bag, waaaaahhh..:( Titignan ko na lang! hahaha
DeleteThanks a lot for sharing Leah, I'm happy to read comment from you..:) Hugs and kisses to you ..:) muaaahhh! Smile..:)
I don't buy much really - I have enough things. But if I need something I am always looking at the price to be true and the quality. I can't put too much money in an item, it hurts otherwise - I always think how this money can be used differently or helpful for others, how some families live only with this amount by month.
ReplyDeleteBut not everyone is the same and my sister is a brand - quality conscious 100%!
Stay well dear and thanks for another great discussion.
Hi Marie, thanks for visiting! :) I'm happy to hear from you again sis :) Same here, always look for the quality and the price, if not suit for my budget never mind the brand name.:)) Thank you so much Marie..:) God bless you always! :)Hugs and kisses..:)
DeleteI buy what I like and what I can afford.
ReplyDeleteIf it has a name okay - but that wasn't why I bought it.
Of late I am broke so if I find quality at a good price I am fine with that.
Hi Margaret, how are you? Thank you so much for visiting..:) I'm happy to have you again :) Hmmm, same here with me "broke" it's ok if it doesn't have the signature name of the brand as long as it's good in quality and affordable.
DeleteThanks a lot Margaret! :) Wonderful day to you! :)
I see your point and I agree with you, there are more important things first but, it happens to be that branded and expensive work together, so in order to buy something worth the money in terms on good quaility, then you have to consider. I always look at the quality, and if it's something I can't really afford, which in my case is almost all the time, then i try to look for something cheaper but not in poor quality. Not always succed in that but well. Great post!
ReplyDeleteHi Miss Lego, thanks for coming and sharing! :) Right, same here, if I can't afford it I'll try to look for another that will suit my money, inexpensive but at least has good quality.
DeleteThanks a lot Miss Lego! :) Blessed day to you! :) Muaaaahhh!:)
I don't go for branded clothes ate..I always look for the quality of any product that I buy..I won't mention the brand..but I bought a branded before which cost twice the prize of the other bags but after using it for a couple of weeks wahhhhhhhh..the zipper got detached..so then on I don't go for the brand of a product..not all branded products are that durable sometimes it is expensive because of the company name attached to it ;(
ReplyDeleteI go for quality and usually on the products I have already tested and used for a long time..I don't change a product easily..I stick on my own brand ;0
Hi sis, thanks for sharing! right, quality and price if suits. Especially those products that are tested by yourself already. Great sharing sis! :) Muaahh.. God bless you1 :)
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ReplyDeleteI enjoy quality items but not always the price tag that goes along with them. I label myself as a 'smart shopper'. One who looks for quality at a reasonable price. It's out there, if you're prepared for the hunt he he! Many people comment on the clothes that I wear, thinking that I paid a fortune for them but I didn't, so it makes my day lol! We live in very challenging economic times, so we must be smart with our finances as much as possible. Good topic, dear!
Hope you're having a *wonderful* day! Much Love :) x0x
Hi Princesa Fiona! Thanks for sharing:) I believe too that you are indeed a smart shopper, lol.. B'coz smart shopper don't need to buy too expensive but they knew how to spot inexpensive yet quality on it, looks like a branded one when you have it!
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Sie and I were commenting at the same time he he he! Waving at Sie! ♥
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Deletethis is good.
ReplyDeletethoughtful and provoking entry.
as for me, quality is matter. wait maybe the price come first to be considered.
but then most of the time i tried and i really do practice moderation 'cos it is the best after all.
Hi Inspector! Thanks for sharing! :) Right, quality is really matter, and right it should be at moderation when trying to buy things that are sometimes price are a bit high.
Deletethanks a lot for visiting!:) God bless you Inspector! :)
I'm not brand conscious. As long as it suits our needs, I am for it.
ReplyDeleteHi littleyana, thanks for passing by..:) I agree, as long as it suits our needs..:) Hug and kisses..:) Blessed day!
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According to me it is the quality not the brand.. but we have a misconception that branded items would be good quality always..
Hi Vinod! :) How are you too? Thanks for visiting! I'm okay :) I agree with you, not all branded are really great in quality, like we always knew:) Thank yo so much Vinod!:) Wonderful day to you! :)
DeleteTo be honest I am Brand conscious when it comes to jeans, tops or bags but when I wear Indian clothes like Salwar or Saree I go for either quality or the design.
ReplyDeleteHi, thanks for sharing! :) I believe too that there's nothing wrong if we are brand conscious as long as we can afford it,:) Thanks for sharing! :) Blessed day to you!:)
DeleteI'm not really into branded attires and accessories except for jeans and a few other stuffs. The rest would be based on qualities and affordable prices. It all depends on whether we can afford or not. It's also good to go for branded products which are lasting. It all depends on the purse! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Balqis, thanks for sharing:) Love to hear from you always..:)Hugs to you ..:) Smile..:)
DeleteThe things I'm brand conscious about are my running shoes and peanut butter. Those are the two things that paying less just doesn't pay off. Otherwise, I'm all for generic!
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Deletemmmhhh... dunno where to place myself... But I guess I'll be in the unbranded coz most of my branded items are just gifts from people who can afford to buy them. I'm just lucky to be receiving I guess. Although I can't afford to buy brand new branded items, hey there's still the what we Filipinos love to call 'Wagwagan' or 'Ukay-ukay'. hehehe
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, of course, Poro para la familia (Everything for the family).
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Thanks a bunch for coming eventhough you're too busy! :) Muaaaaaahhhhhh!! :) You know I also go to ukay ukay? Yap, branded but less expensive,hehehe..:) But must be very careful too,hehe, and wash it more and more times before wearing.:)
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For me, it depends on what the item is, I suppose. :) I don't really care about brand names for clothes, but -- for food -- yes! I kind of like to know who makes my food, LOL; I feel safer eating brand name foods because they're popular, and so you know many others are eating them with you.
ReplyDeleteRight Sweety, same here.. When it comes to food, I would love the best for me and my kids..:) Muaaaaahhhh! :) Smile...:)
Deletei totally agree with u sagittarian if we can afford we should go 4 branded thongs otherwise be practical :P
ReplyDeleteHi Anonymous, thanks for dropping in your words..:) I really appreciate your sharing..:) Hope to hear from you again , smile..:)
Deletemost of my items are signatured items... however, before i go any further, a signature item doesn't always mean they're "durable" sometimes you purchase it for the whim and status that it sells on the other hand non-branded items doesn't also mean that they are of low quality... there's a lot that you have to consider... is it mass produced? is it exclusive? where was it manufactured? what is its price range? so all these factors affect the quality of a product...
ReplyDeletei for instance purchase signature items depending on what kind of item it is but i do not look down on certain "unbranded" ones that you know are of quality...i have had the local novo shirts that lasted me forever compared to a YSL shirt i have... it doesn't mean if it says gucci, it means they will last you forever... it doesn't really follow... common sense also tells us what materials are used and would it be adaptable to our lifestyle... say for example, you saw a particular brand of shoes and it says "pure leather soles" no matter how expensive that is, if you use leather soles on an asphalt street it's going to give way just as it's expected....
if i may add, if you want to get "signature" items, there's always a way around it, you can go online and look for "clearance stocks" or "overstocks" or "new old stocks" which can lead you to a lot of designer materials that do not have their complete packaging but are authentic...it may not be rock bottom cheap but you sure can get them at very low prices(when i mean low, that meant you can get a pair of sunglasses from fendi or missoni that would be around $200 and up at $10-$50)... but that of course do not come with all their designated packaging or if it does, they may not have the other few tags that should be with it... if the packaging matters to you most, you pretty much don't have a choice but purchase it straight from their outlets... after all, if you're keen with quality, you can distiguish a fake from a mile away.
...in addition to that... you also have to consider our weather condition... have you always wondered why some of the wealthy have an airconditioned storage room/temperature controled storage and why some of those bags you have that you spent a fortune for have their lining now all messed up and flaking? it's not that they are fake or anything... the materials do not fit our weather which is why they have to be moisturised and be stored in a cool temperature... so somehow you have to weigh things before spending, so the money you're spending for a thing you love most wouldn't be a tragedy
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I don't care about brands but I am willing to pay more for better quality.
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