Comments on: Price & Value: Store Brands vs. Name Brands

By: Queercents » Blog Archive » The Difference Between Generic and Name Brand

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:22:18 +0000

[...] sure everyone here uses Generics or Store Brands from the grocery store… or should anyway. But have you ever wondered what the difference was [...]

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By: Walmart « Todd Williams: Photography, Social Media, Commentary, Observations

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:51:31 +0000

[...] Price & Value: Store Brands vs. Name Brands [...]

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By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:02:39 +0000

Just found this blog--LOVIN' it. I'm completely sold on Target's store brands (Market Pantry and the step-up Archer Farms). Powdered creamer is my true test, there are some horrrrible creamers out there, the Market Pantry version is right up there with CoffeeMate. All MP frozen veggies have been super in selection, taste/texture and price, and frozen chicken breasts are not only cheaper but better, imho, than, say, Tyson's. LOVIN my Target. I'd try WalMart for price, but the crowded, narrow aisles and interminable checkout lines are a complete turnoff, don't save enough to equal out my high frustration level at the shopping experience.

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By: Serena

Serena — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:41:12 +0000

Even with coupons the name brands are never going to be cheaper than the store brand. But since I usually shop at Trader Joe's, it doesn't really matter . . . it's all store brand.

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By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:13:52 +0000

I try to buy store brands for a lot of staples: rice, milk, butter, etc. But one thing I cannot skimp on is Heinz ketchup. Nothing worse than the watery store brand - yuck! And I agree with Mrs. Micah - getting a bad peanut can leave a horrible taste for a while - I'll stick to Planters and the like.

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By: Nina

Nina — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:04:12 +0000

Dawn: At the deli counter, we typically always go with Ralphs (owned by Kroger) Private Selection (e.g. turkey and provolone cheese for sandwiches). It's usually a couple of bucks cheaper than Boars Head and to us, tastes just as good. But for other things... I tend to buy brands I've been using for years. It's funny, but even with toothpaste... Jeanine and I like different brands. She buys Colgate and I like Crest. Even after six years of buying both... nobody is budging on that one.

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By: Mrs. Micah

Mrs. Micah — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:41:50 +0000

One thing we go back and forth on is peanuts...depending on sales. I use them for my trail mix. I can tell a real difference between the store brand and ones like Planters. The store brand doesn't sort out the distasteful nuts...so every once in a while there's a bad one. A bad nut isn't the end of the world, but it's not very tasty either. But as for things like beans and rice, Giant does them quite well!

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