The price today might not reflect the value tomorrow

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greg1337Member
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#1Nov 11, 2019, 02:10 PM
We all love a bargain, but honestly, cheap stuff is rarely a good deal in the long run.
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#2Nov 12, 2019, 09:41 AM
True, but not everyone can afford the luxury items. It’s a choice when you have options, but many don’t.
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greg2015Legendary
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#3Nov 12, 2019, 01:45 PM
I get your point, but you can find decent quality cheap products too. Sometimes it’s all about the brand.
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ben.bitHero Member
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#4Nov 12, 2019, 07:08 PM
I've bought cheap stuff that cost me more later... but then again, some cheap products actually saved me money.
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fudbusterSenior Member
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#5Nov 12, 2019, 10:29 PM
Quality matters more than price. But yeah, sometimes expensive stuff is overrated because of marketing.
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#6Nov 13, 2019, 03:17 AM
Seen rich folks buying cheap stuff? It's a choice for them, but poor folks have no option.
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#7Nov 13, 2019, 03:30 AM
People settle for cheap out of necessity, not because they want to. What else can they do?
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just_pixelFull Member
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#8Nov 13, 2019, 07:28 AM
Saving for future goals sometimes means opting for cheaper alternatives. Inflation plays a big role too.
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hash404Newbie
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#9Nov 13, 2019, 11:58 AM
Not everything cheap is bad, but electronics? Nah, better to invest in quality there.
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cyberbitMember
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#10Nov 13, 2019, 12:45 PM
Utility is subjective. Some swear by cheaper goods, while others see them as low quality.
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cipher51Full Member
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#11Nov 13, 2019, 02:31 PM
You can totally get ripped off buying expensive fake stuff too! Price doesn’t guarantee quality.
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planktonHero Member
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#12Nov 13, 2019, 08:00 PM
Exactly! Sometimes it’s just about packaging and marketing. Quality isn’t always linked to price.
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0xMinerNewbie
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#13Nov 14, 2019, 02:04 AM
Chinese products flooding the market are cheaper and often quality. Local industries struggle to compete.
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#14Nov 14, 2019, 06:18 AM
I disagree, though. Cheap and good isn’t a universal rule. Some folks might think otherwise.
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0xFarmFull Member
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#15Nov 14, 2019, 09:26 PM
Every business aims for efficiency, cutting costs. But it doesn't always mean it's at the expense of quality.
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paulcoinNewbie
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#16Nov 15, 2019, 01:40 AM
Yeah, but how many can actually afford the expensive items? Cheap doesn’t mean fake, just affordable.
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m00n51Hero Member
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#17Nov 16, 2019, 01:56 PM
You can find good quality in cheap items if you look. Sellers price stuff to make a profit.
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#18Nov 16, 2019, 05:36 PM
If the economy is stable, low-cost goods can work, like how Apple uses cheaper manufacturing in China.
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MadWizardNewbie
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#19Nov 17, 2019, 05:12 PM
The inflation gap makes cheap goods a necessity for many. If the prices were all sky-high, who could buy?
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chain1337Hero Member
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#20Nov 19, 2019, 11:47 PM
It’s about balance. Not everything can be high-priced; people need affordable options too.
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