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What is a product that you won’t accept a generic alternative for? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by jeffw@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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For example, if you insist on buying Advil instead of store brand ibuprofen. I mean, you’d be wasting your money in that example, but you do you

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[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

until inevitably someone at 3M gets the idea to start producing a cheaper "consumer grade"

But they haven't and they're a mature company, could have done that at any point. I think that backs my point that they're focused on quality vs. quarters.

I know everyone here is rightfully cynical of corporate America, but 3M seems to get it, be in for the long haul. I've seen plenty of other brands go cheap over the decades. Black & Decker anyone? Craftsman?

OTOH, some brands stick to their guns. Victorinox and Zippo come to mind.