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Posted: 11/5/2022 10:45:16 AM EDT

[#1]

Brands that when I buy, a substitution won’t do:
Milwaukee
Arm and Hammer (toothpaste)
Speer Gold Dots

Brands I have had good experience with but am not tied to:
Bulleit
SIG
Nissan
Kohler
ASUS
Fruit of the loom (T-shirt’s and boxers)
Rinaldi (sausage)

Posted: 11/5/2022 10:45:34 AM EDT

[#2]

Knipex

Spyderco

Posted: 11/5/2022 10:46:03 AM EDT

[#3]

None.

There are brands I will buy frequently based on quality vs price, but only as long as that holds true. As soon as I am aware of a better option, I'm gone - there is no loyalty.

That being said, I have a deep appreciation for the pepperidge farm bakery and factory store a few minutes from me.

$8.75

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Posted: 11/5/2022 10:46:55 AM EDT

[#4]

I guess count me in as one of those critical thinkers because while there are brands I prefer and maybe even gravitate too, there is no brand I'm 100% loyal to. I have yet to find a brand (regardless of product market) that doesn't have any duds in their lineup or at least one product in their line up that somebody else does better.

For instance, I think most people if asked which is better, Glock or Taurus would say Glock and I would agree except if you compare their 22 pistols. I think the TX-22 blows away the G44 in every possible way.

Snap-On generally makes great tools, some are even phenomenal but some of them are not all that great. Generally speaking, Knipex makes better pliers then Snap-On (I love their plier wrenches) but NWS is even better than Knipex in some cases IMO (and I have tools from all 3).

Posted: 11/5/2022 10:53:47 AM EDT

[#5]

Sony

Posted: 11/5/2022 10:56:35 AM EDT

[#6]

Ford
Dan Wesson
Powermatic
Luksusowa

ETA: Indian Motorcycle

Posted: 11/5/2022 10:58:24 AM EDT

[#7]

A lot of China up in here.

Posted: 11/5/2022 11:07:26 AM EDT

[#8]

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@akethan Yes, Sir I am! My wife is too.

ETA, I must thank dpmmn for the opportunity and privilege. I miss Dan here - he's a good man, and a good soul.

Posted: 11/5/2022 11:11:48 AM EDT

[#9]

Knipex, Wera, Charmin, Bounty, Prusa, Atomic, Polymaker, 3D Fuel, Dell, Milwaukee, Orbtronic, Cascade, Spax, General Mills, and that's probably about it. At least that's all I can think of.

Posted: 11/5/2022 11:17:21 AM EDT

[#10]

Trojan

Posted: 11/5/2022 11:26:37 AM EDT

[#11]

Apple
New Balance

Many of my other loyalties have been shattered… 15 years ago this list would have included

GM
Craftsman
Levi’s
Goodyear
Gillette
Pepsi

Posted: 11/5/2022 11:29:09 AM EDT

[#12]

"Loyal" I don't know about - but brands that I consider a good value and based on experience with them give the benefit of the doubt, and who I endorse include:

-Palmetto State Armory: Solid guns for great price backed by amazing customer service. Basically, America's NORINCO of today for the gun enthusiast, giving you way more gun than you paid for; but backed with way better customer service.
-Kia: 2020's Korean version of: "Japanese? Those cars are junk", of our age. Kia sucked 20 years ago. That was 20 years ago. LOVE threads where people talk shit about them - which is important to help keeping the pricing down.
-Le Creuset: Way over priced pots and pans fashion branded - and yet, meals seem to always come out better when these are used

Posted: 11/5/2022 11:32:03 AM EDT

[#13]

None at all.

I don't give a shit what brand it is or who hates/loves it as long as it works.

Posted: 11/5/2022 11:35:45 AM EDT

[#14]

Sony

Posted: 11/5/2022 11:36:53 AM EDT

[#15]

When it comes to material things, there are certain brands I check out first, BUT

"I'm sworn to fun, and loyal to none"

Posted: 11/5/2022 11:39:00 AM EDT

[#16]

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When it comes to material things, there are certain brands I check out first, BUT

"I'm sworn to fun, and loyal to none"

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So what are the brands you check out first?

Posted: 11/5/2022 11:40:52 AM EDT

[#17]

Wouldn’t say loyal, but usually prefer:

Jeeps
Spyderco
Tactile turn
Rolex
PXG
UA

Posted: 11/5/2022 11:41:09 AM EDT

[#18]

Glock
Spyderco
Tactical Tailor
New balance(not white)
Makita
Yamaha
Several local businesses:
Hardware store
Auto parts store
Etc.

Posted: 11/5/2022 11:41:25 AM EDT

[#19]

Nintendo
Jameson Whiskey
Buck Knives

Posted: 11/5/2022 11:42:14 AM EDT

[#20]

Wiha, Knipex and MIP for small wrenches. That's about it, honestly.

Posted: 11/5/2022 11:44:19 AM EDT

[#21]

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You have a lot to learn. lol.

Posted: 11/5/2022 11:53:02 AM EDT

[#22]

Since it's a gun website I'll say PSA first. Good rifles, great price, good mission.

Glock is half and half between loyalty and "everyone else has them so I have to have them too"

I like Burris for magnified optics.

Schecter guitars for electric, Ovation for acoustic. I cheated and bought a Taylor the other day though

...Dunlop Tortex picks. 0.88 or 1.0mm. Muy importante.

Used to be a fan of Logitech peripherals, but they got all woke and I'm still looking for a replacement there

Posted: 11/5/2022 11:55:26 AM EDT

[#23]

Glock
Makers mark
Kuiu
Laphroig

Believe it or not, kobalt. The return policy is the best.

Posted: 11/5/2022 12:00:24 PM EDT

[#24]

None

All produce products but all products are equal.

I am loyal to producers such as:

G Rails and Triggers have all been solid performers

Mazda3 and CX5 have proven themselves to me

Apple computers and phones have served me well. I am typing in a 2012 MacBook Air, that has had the battery replaced by me

I am not loyal to tires, they are hit and miss but I tend to gravitate back to Michelin and Bridgestone

Most of the time I am more disloyal to a company because I bought a POS product from them once.

Samsung, and Chevy come to mind.

Posted: 11/5/2022 12:03:30 PM EDT

[#25]

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None

All produce products but all products are equal.

I am loyal to producers such as:

G Rails and Triggers have all been solid performers

Mazda3 and CX5 have proven themselves to me

Apple computers and phones have served me well. I am typing in a 2012 MacBook Air, that has had the battery replaced by me

I am not loyal to tires, they are hit and miss but I tend to gravitate back to Michelin and Bridgestone

Most of the time I am more disloyal to a company because I bought a POS product from them once.

Samsung, and Chevy come to mind.

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You don’t have a favorite liquor?

Posted: 11/5/2022 12:06:09 PM EDT

[#26]

Toyota.

Kennedy Tool Chests (release the inner Celt craftsman!).

Posted: 11/5/2022 12:10:06 PM EDT

[#27]

Snap on, omega, HK, apple, Xbox, nike/under armor, I’m sure some other crap I don’t need.

Posted: 11/5/2022 12:14:38 PM EDT

[#28]

Barbour
Corcoran
Alpha Industries

Posted: 11/5/2022 12:14:55 PM EDT

[#29]

Surefire
Kershaw
Hornady
Knipex
Klein
Fluke
Mitutoyo
Synology
Ubiquiti
Sazarac

Posted: 11/5/2022 12:16:26 PM EDT

[#30]

Mrs. Baird’s.

Posted: 11/5/2022 12:24:00 PM EDT

[#31]

It used to be Ford. After our continued experiences with our 2015 Explorer, I am done with Ford. It hit just over 140,000 miles and it's been bullshit. It hasn't gone more than a month without some new issue that causes the check engine light or to be broken down on the side of the road.

Posted: 11/5/2022 12:25:37 PM EDT

[#32]

None.

I buy what I figure the best bang for the buck is.

Posted: 11/5/2022 12:27:38 PM EDT

[#33]

Mitchum
Jeep
Omega
Ralph Lauren
USAA
American Airlines
Honda
Maui Jim
HuFriedy
Wells-Fargo
Apple
SubZero
Costco

Posted: 11/5/2022 12:31:19 PM EDT

[#34]

Nvidia
Vizio
Sony
CZ-USA
Magpul
Ruger
Subaru
Stihl
Dewalt
5.11
Merrell

Kharn

Posted: 11/5/2022 12:33:45 PM EDT

[#35]

Stihl
Toro (although I don't know about their newer stuff)
Logitech
Michelin
Dr Pepper
New Balance
Apple ('cause FUCK Google)

Posted: 11/5/2022 12:34:26 PM EDT

[#36]

Woebers Mustard
Mrs Renfros salsa
Mt Comfort coffee
Bunn coffee makers
Speed Queen washers
Flexsteel
McIntosh stereos
Henry firearms
Keen shoes
Polar Air/Eaton air compressors
Hypertherm plasma cutters
Miller welders
BF Goodrich specifically KO2s

Most everything else is shop by whatever is best at the moment

Posted: 11/5/2022 12:42:06 PM EDT

[#37]

No real brand loyalty from me.

I tend to buy whatever makes the most sense at the time. Sometimes it may be tier 1. Other times it may be tier 2, 3, or even lower.

The closest thing to brand loyalty for me would be buying into a "closed ecosystem", like Milwaukee M12 and M18 tools. I have had other cordless tools in the past, but I have bought several Milwaukee tools over the last year because I needed them and they were the best price. If better deals came up on a different brand in a few years that works for me, I wouldn't hesitate to grab them and sell off the Milwaukee ones.

Posted: 11/5/2022 12:43:05 PM EDT

[#38]

The least expensive ones.

Posted: 11/5/2022 12:43:35 PM EDT

[#39]

Ram
Ducati
Ktm

Posted: 11/5/2022 12:48:52 PM EDT

[#40]

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It used to be Ford. After our continued experiences with our 2015 Explorer, I am done with Ford. It hit just over 140,000 miles and it's been bullshit. It hasn't gone more than a month without some new issue that causes the check engine light or to be broken down on the side of the road.

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Not sure if serious. 7-8 y/o car with 140K. Expect issues.

Posted: 11/5/2022 12:53:00 PM EDT

[#41]

Apple, Crown, Nikon, and Sony.

Posted: 11/5/2022 12:56:36 PM EDT

[#42]

Few things on top of my head

Firearms/hunting related:

Thompson Center
PSE
Glock
Sig
Summit
Hornady ammo
Winchester ammo

Fishing:

Shimano reels
Penn reels
Ugly stick

Tools:

Knipex
Cresent
Snap on
Mac
Stihl

Food:

Chic Filet

Miscellaneous Stuff:

Honda small motors
Toyota trucks
Kershaw knives
Benchmade knives
Under Armor
Dawn dish soap

Posted: 11/5/2022 12:57:08 PM EDT

[#43]

Vaseline.

Posted: 11/5/2022 12:59:48 PM EDT

[#44]

Puma tennis shoes
Under armour tennis boot
____the above combination relieves my plantar fasciitis

SiG
Duracell ( they suck now but it's all my grandpa used. If I'm buying off the shelf for immediate use and nostalgia. )
Streamlight (CS is the best)
Stihl( because of my local dealer)
My local mom and pop tire joint
Sazerac bourbon products despite not being able to get them any more

Posted: 11/5/2022 1:00:46 PM EDT

[#45]

Jeep
Colt
Glock

Posted: 11/5/2022 1:02:36 PM EDT

[#46]

Toyota after so many shitty American cars and the worst Nissan ever

Posted: 11/5/2022 1:03:22 PM EDT

[#47]

Apple
Lenovo
Makita
Danner (I was but they never have what I want in stock anymore)
JM Custom
Oakley
Under Armour for drawers and socks

Posted: 11/5/2022 1:06:32 PM EDT

[#48]

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None.

There are brands I will buy frequently based on quality vs price, but only as long as that holds true. As soon as I am aware of a better option, I'm gone - there is no loyalty.

That being said, I have a deep appreciation for the pepperidge farm bakery and factory store a few minutes from me.

$8.75

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I used to, but the Bastards stopped making Blueberry Turnovers…they make shitty cherry and peach ones.