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Snap-On ratchets. After using those cheap, sloppy ratchets that come with the socket set, picking up a Snap-On 3/8 ratchet is like Harry picking up the Phoenix tail feather wand.
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Quoted: Locally sourced meat. We drive 45 minutes once a week to buy meats from a family that owns the ranch, farm, and butcher shop. We try VERY hard only to eat out at locally owned places. For those times I need/want a soda, Mexican coke View Quote All of our meat is delivered to the house from a farm. I’ve asked how much it is, but my wife suggested I don’t look Fantastic meat and other products though, couldn’t be happier. Boots, glasses, outer wear, clothes in general really. |
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Footwear, toothbrushes, mattresses, sunglasses, holsters.
When I quit going on the cheap on those my life vastly improved. Walking around with foot pain is often remedied with good shoes. Your teeth are the only ones you’ll get and directly impact your health. You spend 1/3 your life in bed, may as well get a quality mattress. Your eyes are irreplaceable, get lenses that provide protection from the sun and make you comfortable outside. Carry like you mean it, get a quality holster. Advice I passed along to my sons. |
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Here is a man of refined taste and culture.
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I spend hours perusing reviews and ratings for anything substantial I'm going to buy. I figure out which ones are rated the highest, and why. I'll learn as much as I can about the product as far in advance as I can, check prices with multiple sources, and then
... stop drooling and run to Harbor Freight for the version I can actually afford. |
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Boots and sunglasses.
Danners for hiking boots and slip ons, kenetrek for hunting, whites and Hoffman for work. Oakley prism for cheap glasses and Maui Jim’s or costa for spendy ones. |
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Quoted: Snap-On ratchets. After using those cheap, sloppy ratchets that come with the socket set, picking up a Snap-On 3/8 ratchet is like Harry picking up the Phoenix tail feather wand. View Quote For a few years, i fixed cars for a living, so I have some good quality tools like Snap-On, Mac, Matco, etc. mixed in with old Craftsman stuff from back when it was decent (their old Pro line was good stuff), as well as some cheap stuff. Now that I only use my tools for hobbies or just to fix crap around the place, I can't justify buying the good stuff, and it hurts my feelings when I have to use one of my cheap tools from Lowe's or whatever. |
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Quoted: Heated, automatic, remote controlled, blow dry bidet seats. No Chinese paper products touching my butt. ETA - and scotch tape View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Charmin Ultra soft. Nothing else touches my butt. ETA - and scotch tape I was with you until you started talking about taping your butt. |
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Beer!
I am very particular about my beer and will only drink cheap beers from Coors. Preferably Keystone Light. I have no desire for fancy beers, IPA's, microbrews, imports and seasonals. Just give me some cheap ass Keystone or Coors light. Everything else gets thrown out. |
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I'm pretty frugal but I grow most of my own food. It's difficult to juggle having everything on hand so when I misjudged and am caught short I gag at the food offered in our local grocery stores. It's ridiculously expensive and I often can't tell the difference in taste between beef, pork and chicken. It's creepy weird.
I also will not use anything by Best Foods Mayonnaise. I've tried several off label brands and they're gross. I also only use Dawn Dish soap. It works great for stain removers too. Only thing I've found to get the diesel grease off my husband's clothes. |
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View Quote Dillon +1 |
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Stuff I eat and drink and safety related things. Otherwise, don’t really care that much about my stuff. Buy it, use it, hope for the best.
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Sunglasses
Tactical gear/clothing Earpro Kitchen knives Bidets (not that I get expensive ones, I just insist on having one) |
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Chainsaws.
Dirtbikes. Mechanical keyboards. Car audio equipment. Knives. Guns. Tools. Helmets... Pretty much everything now that I think about it. I like quality stuff, not necessarily expensive stuff, but a lot of times they go hand in hand. I'd rather wait and get something quality than have something shit now. |
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Nothing with high fructose corn syrup.
Nothing with fake sugar. |
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Real Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. None of this store brand stuff. That's for the peasants.
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Urethane covered, tour level golf balls...Titleist ProV1, Srixon Z-Star or Bridgestone Tour B RX. There is a difference in feel and performance.
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NJoy polished stainless steel sex toys. Easy clean up, no limitations on lube choices, and that really "substantial" feeling that only a couple of pounds of metal will bring.
For use on my GF, you pervs! |
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I refuse to buy anything but Nebraska beef.
Most people don't know what good beef tastes like. |
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Quoted: Fess up. Flashlights to automobiles. Give us your best humble brags. View Quote The price of heavy whipping cream is to danm high! Oh wait this is the reverse of that in this context. Hmm. Vinegar and hot sauce I guess. |
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Quoted: I'm pretty frugal but I grow most of my own food. It's difficult to juggle having everything on hand so when I misjudged and am caught short I gag at the food offered in our local grocery stores. It's ridiculously expensive and I often can't tell the difference in taste between beef, pork and chicken. It's creepy weird. I also will not use anything by Best Foods Mayonnaise. I've tried several off label brands and they're gross. I also only use Dawn Dish soap. It works great for stain removers too. Only thing I've found to get the diesel grease off my husband's clothes. View Quote That's cool. I haven't got the time, energy, or ability to grow food. Maybe when we get this house in better shape we'll be able to do some of that stuff. Mayo is really easy to make, and homemade is tasty and you can make it just how you like it. |
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Magnified optics. You almost get what you pay for. I won't even look through the really nice stuff because I know I can't afford it and I will instantly think that my "good" optics, that I've spent thousands on, suck.
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Paper products:
Paper towels Napkins Paper plates Toilet paper Printer paper All the best without care for cost. |
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Quoted: All of it . I dont like cheap shit . With the exception of some consumables, and I still buy mostly name brands of those . Honestly, I wouldn't even know where to start. View Quote |
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Quoted: I was with you until you started talking about taping your butt. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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IMO brand loyalty is dumb.
Except Palmetto State Armory. All hail PSA! |
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