"Expensive But Worth It" or "Cheap and Replaceable"

[LadyRider]

When it comes to buying things in general, what type of a consumer are you?

Are you the type of person who loves to buy expensive but worth it things?

OR

Are you the type of person who buys cheaper stuff knowing that it is easily replaceable and more practical?

[Elroi]

generally, i go for brand and quality specially on major items..

last month nga, bumili kami ng dvd player for the kid's room. meron sale sa trinoma, 1,999 buy one/take one pa. gusto ni misis yun na lang bilhin but i opted to get the sony kahit mas mahal. sa presyo nga ng sony, apat na ang katumbas nun kung yung naka-sale ang kinuha ko..

pero yung mga short ko na pantulog, kahit 3-for-100 lang pwede na.. hehe

[niky]

Same here... it depends on how durable the cheap stuff is.

Watches, for example... a cheap watch is a waste of materials and resources... sayang yung metal, plastic and glass that goes into its construction and that'll probably end up in a landfill...

Better to buy a good watch that'll last a lifetime... same with TVs (though we have a cheap one that's lasted almost 8 years already)...

Cars? Depends. There are cars that are so expensive that no amount of "quality" can justify their purchase... kumbaga... they're just jewelry in the garage. But generally, you buy a good one that you won't get tired of and that'll last you a long time.

[mbeige]

This is similar to the "quality vs quantity" debate. I'd choose quality over mostly anything else, unless those quality items had a sale

[mikey177]

I choose items that are more expensive (but not obscenely so) but reliable and durable when it comes to electronic devices, safety equipment (tires, weapons, lights, etc.), and footwear.

For most of our clothing needs, I shop at Divisoria or during sales to get good value for my money, but I still inspect the item for quality and robust construction.

My rationale is, when practical, spend a little more for a well-made product that has good features and that can endure even heavy use.

[smooth]

i'll always go for quality whether it is cheap or expensive. may mga produkto na magandang quality pero mura lang. i guess my point is i don't look at price but at quality.

besides, di ba nga ang sabi nila: women will pay P5 for a P10 thing they don't need, while men will pay P10 for a P5 thing they really need.

[Jun aka Pekto]

When it comes to buying things in general, what type of a consumer are you?

Are you the type of person who loves to buy expensive but worth it things?

OR

Are you the type of person who buys cheaper stuff knowing that it is easily replaceable and more practical?

I'm definitely the latter:

$5 lcd watch (4-yrs old) vs anything more expensive

I assemble my own pc's vs OEM (Dell, HP, etc)

I drive a 2006 Hyundai Sonata even though we could've bought "better" more expensive brands.

$900 Toshiba laptop vs laptops $1k and above

$20 "no-name" tennis shoes vs $100 Nikes and others

You get the idea......

Add: Also, it's not cheap and easily replaceable. Rather, it's more like bang for the buck.

[wren]

i don't consciously do it, but i usually ends up buying the more expensive items. i don't look for brand names and price tags, but instead, i look for products that have great craftsmanship and materials plus excellent fit and finish. most of the time, the products that meet my criteria, are the expensive ones.