Spend more and save money?

Sharon87

I find cheap tin openers and other kitchen utensils like this are useless. Which is why we got one for about £9, 2.5 years later still really good, no sign of wear. Same with the potato peeler and the pizza cutter (this is amazing, so sturdy)

Technology is different, as over time things become incompatible with computers and ipods for example. I find good expensive stuff of mine tends to get nicked 2 different houses, 2 break ins, expensive stuff stolen

Kettles doesn't make a difference in this hard water area, unless it's a Brita one, which might be my next kettle! Or I descale it once a month!

deepoo

Cheap house paint is to be avoided in my opinion. You don't get a good finish (unless you like a mottled effect), you end up needing more of it and it doesn't last as long so you have to do it all over again sooner. I guess that the top brands spend lots to get a better product. It would be interesting to know if trade paint is as good the expensive brands.

JLL

I brought a Tesco value steamer for £4.99 5 years ago got a few minor cracks in it but still going strong, oh and the timer doesn't turn off but it still works fine

Mobeer

I've done this in the past with TVs and computers - bought cheap ones and ended up buying cheap replacements, before finally learning to buy an expensive one and keep it.

Also bought a cheap vacuum cleaner that didn't actually vacuum anything up, now have a pricer Miele that only has to be used once rather than 3 times.

On the other hand my cheap microwave and toaster have lasted ages whilst working fine.

Perhaps there's really a balancing point between decent enough to last, without being overly expensive?

jellybean39

i bought a dyson ball cleaner what a load of rubbish. it cost 249 quid and its the biggest pile of !!!! i have ever bought! it kept blocking have had it less than a year so now have a hetty 89 quid and its the best cleaner i have ever had plus my cream carpets actually look clean when they have been vacumed. ty hetty x:p