Great “Battle of the Brands” Hunt 20 May 2008 at 1:54PM edited 30 November -1 at 1:00AM in Shop but don't drop 90 replies 34.4K views

DizzyandJake

No one's mentioned Asda's 'Malted Wheats', they taste identical to 'Shreddies' but are about a third cheaper, the Coop equivalent is pretty good too. But i can't compromise on 'Weetabix' or 'Kelloggs Cornflakes' as nothing else comes close.

We buy branded all the time as most taste/perform the same and are much better value for money, only exceptions are: Branston Pickle, Muller Yoghurt, Warburtons Seeded Batch Loaf and also their Crumpets, Felix Cat Food in jelly, Bold Liquitabs and of course Fairy Washing Up Liquid.

Jackspratt_2

Ive just discovered Sunny Bisks at Asda... they are like Weatabix but work out to be about 2p per biscuit! Cheap and more crunchy than their more expensive counterparts.

mcgi6ah2

Gillette razor blades are probably the best. Haven't found any other brand as good - including Wilkinson etc.

lawrie28

DizzyandJake wrote: »

No one's mentioned Asda's 'Malted Wheats', they taste identical to 'Shreddies' but are about a third cheaper, the Coop equivalent is pretty good too. But i can't compromise on 'Weetabix' or 'Kelloggs Cornflakes' as nothing else comes close.

We buy branded all the time as most taste/perform the same and are much better value for money, only exceptions are: Branston Pickle, Muller Yoghurt, Warburtons Seeded Batch Loaf and also their Crumpets, Felix Cat Food in jelly, Bold Liquitabs and of course Fairy Washing Up Liquid.

What is it about the Felix in Jelly that you particularly enjoy?:p Surely the cat could cope with something else? Or can you not do what the guy did in the adverts and swap the laels around so the moggy never new??

System

i have been buying asda value items for the past 3 weeks and i have cut my shopping bill from £120 pw to £40 pw.is there anything you would not buy a cheaper version of ? for me its fairy washing up liquid and comfort.:A

Sarahsaver

ooh there is another thread about this somewhere, I will have a look when the kids let me, and merge them for you.

Well done on such a big saving. i think from that result there is proof you don't need to buy branded goods!

surfsister

value tea bags at asda are awful!! I use the cheap washing up liquid to pour over stains before washing t=in the machine works a treat on collars of shirts etc.

BigMummaF

There is no alternative to Marmite thank goodness:p I've tried a product that is supposed to be similar but _pale_

Norwegian Formula Hand Cream lasts for ages & doesn't irritate our skin.

Lurrrrve MrT value vanilla ice cream in the 2lt tub, & also their value strawberry ice cream sauce.

Can't think of anything else that is brand-specific, apart from alcohol of course & then you'd have to ask the offspring cuz I don't have a favourite.....I rarely drink booze full stop, so it very much depends on my mood at the time.

Sarahsaver

We have been fine with Tescos own yeast extract - it's worth a try!

Body shop body butter is a bit expensive but it lasts ages and I use it all over, its good for stopping new shoes giving you blisters, and for very dry hands. My Dad used to use Norwegian formula and you are right from what i remember you dont need to use a lot either.

Penny1981

Tesco Value face wipes are brilliant for removing make up i think they are about 45p and they smell really fresh