# What's a specific brand of consumer product that's worth the money and then some? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [May 15, 2017, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680 "2017-05-15T19:51:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2017, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680/141 "2017-05-20T16:18:43Z")
> [@TokyoBayer](#): > > This is the problem with being overseas, so much of this is unavailable. However Pffff. šŸ˜› Hey, here in the hinterlands Iā€™m happy to have kikkoman. Tho I bet in Asia (and even in parts of Chicago) I could get some truly divine local soy sauces. > [@](#): > > Simply the best. Iā€™ve worn Allen Edmonds for 4 decades now, I always have at least 3 active pairs in rotation. When my favorite goes out of style and hence production (the York boot) I search ebay to find a good nearly new pair to put into play. ---
**Author:** ![Purd\_Werfect](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47c2d/32.png) [@Purd\_Werfect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Purd_Werfect)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2017, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680/142 "2017-05-20T16:33:40Z")
> [@Scribble](#): > > Itā€™s been years (far too long) since Iā€™ve done any serious work in the great outdoors, but if ever I go back to itā€“Ex Officio clothing. Best and most comfortable boxer-briefs ever. I never imagined I would spend 30 bucks for a single pair of underwear, but theyā€™re so comfortable, and after two years the seven pairs I have still look and fit like new. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2017, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680/143 "2017-05-20T17:56:31Z")
Grass fed beef ā€“ a few years ago my sisterā€™s friend brought over some burgers, and it was so much better. Count me as another Heinz fan. (Any self-respecting Yinzer that eats anything else should be tossed into the Allegheny) > [@kayaker](#): > > Another Heinz Ketchup lover, even though the company passed on my marketing idea. > > Heinz, because Hunts is for \*\*\*\*\*. People from Cleveland? ---
**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2017, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680/144 "2017-05-20T20:04:10Z")
> [@kayT](#): > > I was reluctant to move to Texas a few years ago, but after sampling Shiner Bock and Blue Bell ice cream, Iā€™m glad we came. > > Also, with regard to Boarā€™s Head meat, itā€™s all good but Sweet Slice Ham is in a class by itself. Try it and you will never get ā€œjust hamā€ again. Blue Bellā€™s in its own class, but there are better Texas brews than Shiner, as iconic as they are. Typically their seasonals are their best offerings. Of the Texas craft brewers, Karbach (Houston), Live Oak (Austin), Lakewood (Dallas), Southern Star (Conroe), St. Arnold (Houston), Franconia (McKinney) and Deep Ellum (Dallas) are some of my favorites. And I love the Boarā€™s Head Rosemary ham. That stuff is awesome! ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2017, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680/145 "2017-05-20T21:18:30Z")
> [@Guinastasia](#): > > People from Cleveland? same, same. (Apologies to my friends in Cleveland) ---
**Author:** ![california\_jobcase](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9d8465/32.png) [@california\_jobcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/california_jobcase)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2017, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680/146 "2017-05-20T21:52:23Z")
Goya ginger beer is awesome! However, there once was a fine ginger beer with a popular price: Faygo Brau. Someone needs to market a good hot ginger beer at a regular soda price again! ---
**Author:** ![River\_Hippie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/river_hippie/32/26_2.png) [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2017, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680/147 "2017-05-20T23:28:43Z")
[Whinks Rust Stain Remover](http://www.whink.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=cEcommerce.Product&ProductID=4328&CategoryID=-1) First thing I found that really removes rust stains from the tub and toilets. ---
**Author:** ![eulalia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eulalia/32/457_2.png) [@eulalia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eulalia)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2017, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680/148 "2017-05-21T06:12:41Z")
Cock and Bullā€™s diet ginger beer is very good, and my local King Soopers carries it. We always get Asus motherboards. Quaker oatmeal is better than the store brand. Hebrew national hotdogs. Hormel Black Label cherrywood bacon. ---
**Author:** ![davida03801](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b5e925/32.png) [@davida03801](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davida03801)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2017, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680/149 "2017-05-21T12:37:02Z")
Seriously Sharp Cabot cheese then some Laphroaig Scotch On a winter night does not get much better than that. ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2017, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680/150 "2017-05-21T13:39:10Z")
I wear New Balance model 411. I also like 417, but I couldnā€™t find it last time I went to get shoes. ---
**Author:** ![kayT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayt/32/3633_2.png) [@kayT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayT)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2017, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680/151 "2017-05-21T17:49:37Z")
The New Balance website sells direct, and if your model number has been replaced with a new number they can tell you that! Great service along with great shoes. ---
**Author:** ![boffking](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/858c86/32.png) [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2017, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680/152 "2017-05-21T19:31:36Z")
> [@california\_jobcase](#): > > Goya ginger beer is awesome! However, there once was a fine ginger beer with a popular price: Faygo Brau. Someone needs to market a good hot ginger beer at a regular soda price again! Is Goslingā€™s ginger beer available where you are? Thatā€™s one of my favorites, and it is reasonably priced. ---
**Author:** ![Weisshund](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ba8739/32.png) [@Weisshund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weisshund)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2017, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680/153 "2017-05-21T19:53:27Z")
Well, back a few yesterdays agoā€¦ Crosley radios Westinghouse appliances Sears Craftsman tools ---
**Author:** ![california\_jobcase](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9d8465/32.png) [@california\_jobcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/california_jobcase)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2017, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680/154 "2017-05-22T03:38:25Z")
> [@boffking](#): > > Is Goslingā€™s ginger beer available where you are? > Thatā€™s one of my favorites, and it is reasonably priced. I live out in the sticks in south Georgia, so no. ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2017, 7:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680/155 "2017-05-22T07:46:39Z")
SPAM - accept no substitutes! šŸ˜› Heinz catsup on Hebrew National - there, Iā€™ve said it, catsup on hot dogs. ---
**Author:** ![minor7flat5](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/minor7flat5/32/258_2.png) [@minor7flat5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2017, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680/156 "2017-05-22T12:28:13Z")
IKEA anything. Their furniture is stylish for an affordable price. It isnā€™t made to last forever, but it manages to be cheaply made in all the right ways. And the little items they have like bags and umbrellas, amazing value for a dollar or two. ---
**Author:** ![CelticKnot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/celticknot/32/3392_2.png) [@CelticKnot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CelticKnot)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2017, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680/157 "2017-06-19T15:38:10Z")
> [@ZipperJJ](#): > > The Right Shoes. If you get a pair of shoes that are fitted properly for your feet, built with your required use in mind (running, basketball, walking, hiking, standing, etc) and have the right mechanics to support your specific foot needs (low arch, pronation, supination, heel spurs, etc) you will do so much more for your entire body than you will save by buying cheap shoes. > > Iā€™m a big person who wears New Balance shoes with pronation support and walks miles each week in them, and has zero leg and back problems. Well well well worth the $120 every year or so for the right shoes. Absolutely. Shoes are an _investment_. I was born with bad knees, a genetic predisposition to be overweight, and I have EEEE feet and plantar fasciitis. New Balance for work (at a retail mega-mart), Drew or Klogs for dress and future teaching job. Really expensive, but I watch my husband need new shoes every few months because he buys cheap shoes and wonders why he has so many problems with his feet and knees. ---
**Author:** ![CelticKnot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/celticknot/32/3392_2.png) [@CelticKnot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CelticKnot)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2017, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680/158 "2017-06-19T16:00:40Z")
Only one person has mentioned a car so far. Subaru. Heinz has a good ā€œreduced sugarā€ ketchup that we prefer. If any other brand has one, Iā€™ve never seen it. Finally going to get a smart phone, and going with LG, since the best dumb phones weā€™ve had were LG. Puffs. Without lotion. Primo 5-gallon water bottles. Scott tp. Pure Gas. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2017, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680/159 "2017-06-19T16:21:36Z")
[Minwax](http://www.minwax.com/) products. [Meguiarā€™s](http://www.meguiars.com/) products. [Griotā€™s Garage](https://www.griotsgarage.com/) products. The Speed Shine alone is worth price of admission. ---
**Author:** ![txjim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f07891/32.png) [@txjim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/txjim)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2017, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680/160 "2017-06-19T17:01:09Z")
> [@bump](#): > > Blue Bellā€™s in its own class, but there are better Texas brews than Shiner, as iconic as they are. Typically their seasonals are their best offerings. > > Of the Texas craft brewers, Karbach (Houston), Live Oak (Austin), Lakewood (Dallas), Southern Star (Conroe), St. Arnold (Houston), Franconia (McKinney) and Deep Ellum (Dallas) are some of my favorites. > > And I love the Boarā€™s Head Rosemary ham. That stuff is awesome! Agree with the beer choices but remember that it was not long ago that Shiner was one of the few decent brands available. Wanted a regional beer? You were stuck with Lone Star which was steer piss in a can. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680.md?page=9)