Author Topic: Things that are a good value (Read 6122 times)

garrettwc · « **on:** April 28, 2006, 07:47:37 AM »

Notice I didn't say the cheapest thing. In fact, some things that are a good value are actually more expensive. Some examples are Carhartt clothing and Volvo cars.

So what else have you come across that's a good value for the money? Clothes, watches, shoes, home appliances, etc. any consumer goods.

K Frame · « **Reply #1 on:** April 28, 2006, 08:03:17 AM »

Redwing Boots

It used to be Kenmore appliances were good values, but I think they've slipped some, although I've found it impossible to kill my Kenmore microwave.

Mabs2 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 28, 2006, 08:19:08 AM »

The name brand stuff really IS usually better than the knock off stuff.
I know, it's hard to believe.

garrettwc · « **Reply #3 on:** April 28, 2006, 08:31:46 AM »

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The name brand stuff really IS usually better than the knock off stuff.
I know, it's hard to believe.

True, but in some cases you are paying for the name and it wears out as quick or quicker than the 2nd tier stuff.

auschip · « **Reply #4 on:** April 28, 2006, 08:51:10 AM »

Ecco shoes. They tend to cost a bit more, but are more comfortable and last longer in my experience.

RadioFreeSeaLab · « **Reply #5 on:** April 28, 2006, 08:53:52 AM »

Apple computers.
Older Mercedes-Benz diesels, like the 300D, and 240D.
Old volvo 240s.
Verizon Wireless. At least in San Diego, no other service comes close to Verizon's coverage.

Mabs2 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 28, 2006, 09:16:29 AM »

Quote from: garrettwc

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The name brand stuff really IS usually better than the knock off stuff.
I know, it's hard to believe.

True, but in some cases you are paying for the name and it wears out as quick or quicker than the 2nd tier stuff.

Somtimes, yes.

Brad Johnson · « **Reply #7 on:** April 28, 2006, 09:20:22 AM »

Second vote for Redwing shoes. Especially since they are about the only company that makes them in my width ("H").

More stuff...

-Dollar double cheeseburgers at McDonalds and BurgerKing
-Year-old Ford Crown Victoria

and the best value of all..

-True friends

Brad

RadioFreeSeaLab · « **Reply #8 on:** April 28, 2006, 09:22:05 AM »

Shiner Bock
Mosin-nagants

charby · « **Reply #9 on:** April 28, 2006, 09:52:35 AM »

good values as mentione prices is higher but will last longer and give better performance

Honda Engine (small ones like on lawnmowers, tiller and generators)

Eddie Bauer clothing

Ralph Lauren clothing when bought on sale of course

Slumberjack Sleeping bags

Kelty Tents (you get what you pay for tents bought at the big box discount stores)

Loomis Fishing Poles

Cabelas Brand Hunting Boots

Wenger or Victornox Watches

SOG Knives

Remington 870

Ruger GP-100

RadioFreeSeaLab · « **Reply #10 on:** April 28, 2006, 09:54:28 AM »

Makarov.

K Frame · « **Reply #11 on:** April 28, 2006, 09:56:13 AM »

"my width ("H")."

Was your mother a frigging yetti or something?

"True friends"

Fuh. Highly overrated!

Brad Johnson · « **Reply #12 on:** April 28, 2006, 10:27:34 AM »

Ha!

I have duck feet. Unlike most people, the widest part of my foot is not at the ball, but at the tips of my toes. Makes it frustratingly hard to find good fitting shoes. Aside from handmades, the only storebought shoes I have are Redwings.

Notice I said "True Friends and not "good friends". There is a distinction. One will come bail you out of jail, the other will be sitting there with you saying, "Damn, that was fun!' Tongue

Brad

K Frame · « **Reply #13 on:** April 28, 2006, 10:42:32 AM »

And again, I say Fuh!, sir!

grislyatoms · « **Reply #14 on:** April 28, 2006, 10:44:02 AM »

A '20 length of 3/8" chain with hooks and a super heavy duty padlock.

I have used it for so many things I wouldn't be without it.

K Frame · « **Reply #15 on:** April 28, 2006, 10:47:33 AM »

"A '20 length of 3/8" chain with hooks and a super heavy duty padlock."

Add a couple of cinder blocks and you can get rid of good friends that way... Wink

grislyatoms · « **Reply #16 on:** April 28, 2006, 11:00:42 AM »

I don't have quite enough Mediterannean blood in my veins to use it for that purpose...

garrettwc · « **Reply #17 on:** April 28, 2006, 11:04:35 AM »

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I have duck feet. Unlike most people, the widest part of my foot is not at the ball, but at the tips of my toes.

So I'm betting you don't own too many pairs of those real pointy toed cowboy boots. Tongue

Back on topic.

Casio G-shock watches.

grislyatoms · « **Reply #18 on:** April 28, 2006, 11:04:45 AM »

Another vote for the Kelty tents and Slumberjack bags. I have a The North Face bag but my daughter has a 20 degree Slumberjack bag that has kept her comfortable on nights where I have been a bit chilly, to say the least. (But then a good sleeping pad and a good tent helped some there)

zahc · « **Reply #19 on:** April 28, 2006, 11:30:46 AM »

Leupold scopes come to mind.

Brad Johnson · « **Reply #20 on:** April 28, 2006, 11:42:03 AM »

Best value I've had so far is a garage sale find. You know that drawer full of odds and ends that you invariably scrape through when you need to repair something at the house? I found a packing box full of that kind of stuff at an estate sale one weekend. The family had put everything that didn't have a home, use, or purpose in that box and plopped it in the corner to throw it away. It was chock full of itsy bits, pieces, screws, bolts, fasteners, plugs, plates, cords, caps, and various assorted incomplete "stuff". Joy!

They were going to give it to me free just for carting it off, but I gave them a buck for it just to be nice. No telling how many thousands of dollars it's saved me.

Brad

Monkeyleg · « **Reply #21 on:** April 28, 2006, 12:48:38 PM »

Tony Lama boots.

Freschetta frozen pizzas.

Pabst Blue Ribbon beer.

Polish girls.

That pretty much sums up my life. Wink

The Rabbi · « **Reply #22 on:** April 28, 2006, 01:40:07 PM »

I'll second the Pabst. Also Very Old Barton Bourbon--excellent value. Florsheim shoes, the kind that you can resole. I bought a pair many years ago and had them resoled about 4 times before the uppers gave out. Resoling cost about $50 vs. $120 for new.
I dunno about Polish girls. In general my observation is that women are a poor value any way you go.

doczinn · « **Reply #23 on:** April 28, 2006, 01:43:22 PM »

Rubio's $1 fish tacos - and 23 cent fries, for a little longer.

Born shoes, according to my wife.

USMC-issue desert boots, the old ones that look almost like jungle boots.

Keystone Ice - don't laugh, it's cheap, strong, and goes down reeeeeal smooth.

used guns

Phantom Warrior · « **Reply #24 on:** April 28, 2006, 03:23:15 PM »

Nalgene water bottles

VICTORINOX Swiss Army knives (Wengers suck)

Any Maglite flashlight

Surefire flashlights (esp one w/ a pocket clip)

Gerber multitools

Discraft 175 gram discs (frisbee)

A decent laptop with a wireless card (mine's an HP)

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Author Topic: Things that are a good value (Read 6122 times)