# Brand loyalty: brands you continue to buy (even if you no longer have a good reason to do so) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 16, 2017, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brand-loyalty-brands-you-continue-to-buy-even-if-you-no-longer-have-a-good-reason-to-do-so/777352 "2017-01-16T22:41:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Bear\_Nenno](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bear_nenno/32/3358_2.png) [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2017, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brand-loyalty-brands-you-continue-to-buy-even-if-you-no-longer-have-a-good-reason-to-do-so/777352/21 "2017-01-19T17:18:55Z")
Monster ---
**Author:** ![Randolph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Randolph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Randolph)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2017, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brand-loyalty-brands-you-continue-to-buy-even-if-you-no-longer-have-a-good-reason-to-do-so/777352/22 "2017-01-19T17:50:19Z")
Yeah, how dare you support Mazda. ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2017, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brand-loyalty-brands-you-continue-to-buy-even-if-you-no-longer-have-a-good-reason-to-do-so/777352/23 "2017-01-19T17:55:02Z")
{hangs head in shame} ---
**Author:** ![erysichthon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d07c76/32.png) [@erysichthon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/erysichthon)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2017, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brand-loyalty-brands-you-continue-to-buy-even-if-you-no-longer-have-a-good-reason-to-do-so/777352/24 "2017-01-19T19:28:27Z")
> [@NDP](#): > > With me, it would be Levis. They were my jeans of choice when I was a teenager because they were comfortable, durable, and affordable. > > [snip] > > Of course, all that’s changed. Levis closed their American factories and outsourced their manufacturing to sweat-shops overseas and then went in with Walmart and other large retailers to the detriment of the independent stores. The quality of the product has also become uneven. I had exactly the same experience with Izod jeans. I started buying them about ten years ago, and they were fantastic; they fit well, lasted for years, and looked good. Recently I bought a pair from Amazon, and was horrified when they arrived. The material was noticeably thinner and the stitching was crude. I checked some recent Amazon reviews (which I had stupidly neglected to do before my purchase—I already knew Izod jeans were awesome, so why read reviews?), and they reported the same impressions. Izod has evidently decided to cash in on years of accumulated brand loyalty by switching to a cheaper manufacturer (probably a third-world sweatshop). :mad: I went through similar patterns of loyalty and betrayal with Reebok and Rockport shoes. ---
**Author:** ![harmonicamoon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/65b543/32.png) [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2017, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brand-loyalty-brands-you-continue-to-buy-even-if-you-no-longer-have-a-good-reason-to-do-so/777352/25 "2017-01-19T19:57:57Z")
Heinz ketchup. It won the taste test 50 years ago. Maybe there are better ones today, but ya better give me a free sample. I ain’t gonna buy it. ---
**Author:** ![kcor1953](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kcor1953/32/3221_2.png) [@kcor1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kcor1953)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2017, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brand-loyalty-brands-you-continue-to-buy-even-if-you-no-longer-have-a-good-reason-to-do-so/777352/26 "2017-01-19T23:58:42Z")
Toothpaste: Dad (dead now over 40 years) liked Colgate toothpaste so that is all we ever had in the house. Actually he liked the powder, Mom got the paste for us kids. That’s all I’ve used, until a few years ago. One day, in some dollar store, I saw some Pepsodent (which had great TV commercials when I was a kid) and I bought it because I thought it had ceased production. Nope, they just don’t advertise anymore. I switched to Pepsodent as I think it’s fun to buy a ghost brand. Soap: Kirk’s Castile. Unfortunately I can no longer get it w/o buying online, and the descriptions make it seems different so I buy other brands but I don’t want to. Grrrrr. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brand-loyalty-brands-you-continue-to-buy-even-if-you-no-longer-have-a-good-reason-to-do-so/777352/27 "2017-01-20T00:09:37Z")
None. I can’t tell the difference from one brand to the next or store brand. I buy whatever is on sale or the best deal. Hmmmm… I just thought of one item: President’s Choice extra spicy clamato is superior to even Motts. Crap. One more Pace hot salsa is pretty much the best jarred salsa out there. Too bad no one in Canada sells it anymore. Sent from my adequate mobile device using Tapatalk. ---
**Author:** ![Elemenopy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b5e925/32.png) [@Elemenopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elemenopy)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brand-loyalty-brands-you-continue-to-buy-even-if-you-no-longer-have-a-good-reason-to-do-so/777352/28 "2017-01-20T05:48:20Z")
> [@kcor1953](#): > > One day, in some dollar store, I saw some Pepsodent (which had great TV commercials when I was a kid) and I bought it because I thought it had ceased production. Nope, they just don’t advertise anymore. Pepsodent, $1 per tube, is like the only toothpaste that doesn’t make me gag, so I’ve been using it for ages. Can’t say I have the best teeth, but I suspect that’s due to other reasons beyond my toothpaste choice (dry mouth from meds, etc.) Hellman’s/Best Foods mayo is the only one worth getting. I like Kindle tablets. They are pretty fragile, but cheap, and I know the layout, so I probably will never try anything else. (Squeamish alert) I usually use a menstrual cup/diaphragm now, but on the rare times when I don’t feel like it, I use OB tampons. I see no reason to change. I haven’t seen any other brands that are smaller/shorter, and without an applicator, so why bother? Also: Philadelphia cream cheese, though I can make a decent sub by draining plain Dannon yogurt. And, recently, Edmond Fallot Dijon mustard. OMG. ---
**Author:** ![Rushgeekgirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rushgeekgirl/32/3715_2.png) [@Rushgeekgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rushgeekgirl)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brand-loyalty-brands-you-continue-to-buy-even-if-you-no-longer-have-a-good-reason-to-do-so/777352/29 "2017-01-20T07:15:12Z")
Gillette (preferably Good News Pivot Plus) is the only razor I’ve bought for many years. There may be a better one but I don’t want to waste money experimenting. I’m a sucker for Heinz ketchup too. I have tried generics. They’re always watery. I drink maybe one diet Dr. Pepper a week. I’ll pay the extra few pennies for the good stuff. When candy corn season comes around I will only buy Brach’s. ---
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 11:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brand-loyalty-brands-you-continue-to-buy-even-if-you-no-longer-have-a-good-reason-to-do-so/777352/30 "2017-01-20T11:38:59Z")
Dawn dish soap. Cascade. Tide drier sheets. V8 Louisianne (sp?) decaff iced tea. Degree deodorant. ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brand-loyalty-brands-you-continue-to-buy-even-if-you-no-longer-have-a-good-reason-to-do-so/777352/31 "2017-01-20T16:52:18Z")
Addition to my list. Hellman’s mayo. ---
**Author:** ![Do\_Not\_Taunt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/do_not_taunt/32/2968_2.png) [@Do\_Not\_Taunt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Do_Not_Taunt)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brand-loyalty-brands-you-continue-to-buy-even-if-you-no-longer-have-a-good-reason-to-do-so/777352/32 "2017-01-20T20:40:56Z")
So who makes the good jeans now? ---
**Author:** ![WildBlueYonder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ce7236/32.png) [@WildBlueYonder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildBlueYonder)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2017, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brand-loyalty-brands-you-continue-to-buy-even-if-you-no-longer-have-a-good-reason-to-do-so/777352/33 "2017-01-23T19:11:30Z")
Husband has to have branded cereal. No way to store brand I’d like to say Lake o Lakes butter but its most of the time too expensive so whatever is on sale whatever time of year I need it Spreadable margarine used to be Country Crock but they changed the recipe so its whatever for the husband and I’m still in search of something that wont upset my stomach and I’ve cut way back on toast in the morning so… Era, Arm and Hammer or Purex. Gain dish detergent, select others cause my arms to become rashy Quaker Oatmeal for the instant and whatever on the cook type Brown sugar, brand but powdered sugar whatever and table sugar I like Pioneer but only when I can get it at a reasonable price arm and hammer deodorant crest toothpaste Scott TP Not a whole lot really. A lot of things are the same as store brand oh and husband only wants the Nestle Semi Sweet chips for his cookies, I’ve tried store brand, its edible ---
**Author:** ![Enright3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/enright3/32/2897_2.png) [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2017, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brand-loyalty-brands-you-continue-to-buy-even-if-you-no-longer-have-a-good-reason-to-do-so/777352/34 "2017-01-25T16:05:11Z")
> [@Do\_Not\_Taunt](#): > > So who makes the good jeans now? I was wondering that too. I have been wearing wranglers for the last few years; but I have been looking to see if there’s something I might like more. I was considering going back to Levis, but now I’m not so sure. Anyone have any experience with Carhartt Jeans? That was another brand I was considering. I love their work shirts. To answer the OPs question: Carhartt work shirts and colored t shirts Crest Toothpaste. Plane jane old fashioned toothpaste. My mom worked for a dentist ever since I can remember and it was always Crest. I’ve tried others and just don’t care for them. I’m starting to become loyal to about anything I can find that is branded Kirkland (Costo’s store brand). I’ve never yet been disappointed by Kirkland. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brand-loyalty-brands-you-continue-to-buy-even-if-you-no-longer-have-a-good-reason-to-do-so/777352.md?page=1)