Comments on: Why You Should Focus on Quality over Price

By: Erin @ Journey to Saving

Erin @ Journey to Saving — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 22:47:39 +0000

AbigailP I can spend hours looking at reviews, especially if it’s for a more expensive item. But you’re right, sometimes it’s still a crapshoot! I like that you mentioned being critical of features and whether or not that could contribute to something breaking sooner. I (sadly) feel that way about new cars now – the amount of features they have just screams $$ in repairs to me!

By: AbigailP

AbigailP — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 22:04:23 +0000

Yep, there’s a reason why the rich actually buy fewer things. They can afford quality items that last. Sometimes even things that they can pass down to their kids, meaning those people have to buy less.

I definitely try to balance the quality-versus-price issue. I look at the reviews to see if anyone complains about it breaking quickly or certain features not working as advertised. I also review features to see whether the price differential is worthwhile, and whether certain features could actually make it break sooner.

It can still be a crapshoot, but at least I tried.

By: Erin @ Journey to Saving

Erin @ Journey to Saving — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 00:46:06 +0000

SimplySave That’s awesome to hear! I do think you get better quality service with name brands as well. It’s always worth it to check what kind of warranties come with the items you’re purchasing, and what kind of service others have experienced after they’ve purchased something.

By: SimplySave

SimplySave — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 00:05:27 +0000

I also feel like quality purchases come with better customer support. Like your example with the Keurig…I was having problems with mine 2 years after I got it. They were still willing to offer free support and even gave me a free (giant) box of kcups to replace the few kcups that were trashed when my machine was malfunctioning. I don’t feel like you find that kind of service with the off brand appliances, especially after so much time has passed.

By: Erin @ Journey to Saving

Erin @ Journey to Saving — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 22:38:37 +0000

Jason @ The Butler Journal I definitely believe in investing in a good pair of shoes, especially if you’ll be wearing them often. Besides not wearing down easily, it’s nice when our feet are properly supported!

By: Jason @ The Butler Journal

Jason @ The Butler Journal — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 19:42:34 +0000

I’ve started ti switch over from buying things that were cheap to now buying stuff that is good quality. I’m seeing that it’s working. I recently purchased some dress shoes for a higher amount that I would usually spend. They have been wonderful and I even get compliments about them.

By: Erin @ Journey to Saving

Erin @ Journey to Saving — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:12:04 +0000

blonde_finance Yes! I’ve mostly bought my regular shoes at Payless as well. Then I tried on a pair of Asics, and they were like heaven. Never going back. They’re also in great condition even though I purchased them over 2 years ago now.