re: What Brands are Worth the Hype?

European butter >>> American butter. Not even close.

smartwool
Bose- depends on the product.
Asics flyfoam+ shoes.
Hoka with non eva foam aka what's ever in the mach 5

The new impact driver from harbor freight.

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Oakley sunglasses

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Half that brand value chit is a state of mind. I used to giggle. Fancy brand name motor oil sat on shelf at Walmart next to Walmart's private label motor oil. Exact same molecules in both bottles. Very different prices (ie, brand value)!

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Some things sure but other ticket items, I want to know the brand and if they are known to back up their product.

Also food is very different. And I’ve experienced this myself. Blind taste testing. I guarantee on something like condiments, the known ones do get picked because they are just that much better.

Between the 30's and the 50's, Lionel trains had a ridiculous quality level (which is why they were expensive new). The diecast steam locomotives are virtually indestructible. Now, they are made in China with a ton of tech (which has a high failure rate).

Sonos
Ego
Toyota/Lexus
Altra

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Duluth undergarments

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Those are the only brand of boxers I own these days. They go on sale a good bit for $10-12. Sometimes I'm wearing Christmas boxers in June but idgaf

Dawn dish soap kills fleas on dogs if you use it to shampoo them.

Hellman’s Mayo