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What are some items that really aren't worth paying the expensive version for? (lemmy.zip)

submitted 11 months ago by kzhe@lemmy.zip to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I saw this post and wanted to ask the opposite. What are some items that really aren't worth paying the expensive version for? Preferably more extreme or unexpected examples.

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[–] sunbrrnslapper@lemmy.world 8 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Mascara.

[–] IgnisAvem@reddthat.com 7 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

I have to disagree here. Some brands of mascara (especially the cheap ones but some of the expensive too) have chemicals in that are terrible for your health in the long term. It’s been a long time since I read the research but I remember that it caused local issues like cysts in/on the eye but also global issues like hormone imbalance

Edit: I found a recent link and it looks like there’s less company’s using them than when I first learnt of this. The health issues this article mentions are birth defects, thyroid issues and cancer. https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/makeup-urban-decay-cancer-linked-forever-chemicals-b2261555.html

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[–] QueerCommie@hexbear.net 7 points 10 months ago

Everything. Just steal.

[–] moreeni@lemm.ee 7 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Phones. Cheaper chinese phones already give one everything they need in their day-to-day life. I don't really see much benefits for most people from buying an expensive phone

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