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If you had to replace a favorite brand name product with a cheaper product, are you more likely to choose a cheaper name brand or a store brand?

Recently, the economic news about stronger than expected retail sales, has given many a glimmer of hope!  As shoppers however, we seem to be constantly looking for smart ways to save money.

In light of the economic downturn, if you had to replace a favorite brand name product with a cheaper product, are you more likely to choose a cheaper name brand or a store brand?  Why?

We’d like to hear what you think!

I'm more likely to choose a cheaper brand name product (50.9%)

I'm more likely to choose a store brand (49.1%)

If you had to replace a favorite brand name product with a cheaper product, are you more likely to choose a cheaper name brand or a store brand?
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  • frogqueen75 By frogqueen75
    on Feb 16, 2009  

    For me, it usually just depends on what's on sale & what i have a coupon for. There are a few name brands that I refuse to compromise on & would be in a sorry state if they discontinued those particular products. Otherwise, I love to try new products & shake things up a little.

  • normwend By normwend
    on Feb 16, 2009  

    THere are some store brands that I trust as much as many of the name brands.Like everyone else I compare ingredients. If the name brand is cheaper or i have a coupon that makes it cheaper I buy name brands.

  • 365tweety By 365tweety
    on Feb 16, 2009  

    It doesn't matter. You get what you pay for!

  • meganvjones By meganvjones
    on Feb 16, 2009  

    I shop at a Kroger store, and they have some excellent store brand items including Organic and Natural foods and a lot of their store brand stuff (Kroger, Private Selections, etc.) is better quality and better tasting (and cheaper) than the name brand items.

  • mybunnyslipperz By mybunnyslipperz
    on Feb 16, 2009  

    I have a friend whose father owned a grocery store when he was younger and he's the one who told me that the generic/store brand products are oftentimes made by the same manufacturer of the brand name products. In essence, they are the same product. I usually choose the store brand/generic if it is available, except I'm weird about mayonnaise and have to have "the best".

  • GrandmaOchsner By GrandmaOchsner
    on Feb 16, 2009  

    I think the store brand in many instances are as good as Brand name.

  • Josie101 By Josie101
    on Feb 16, 2009  

    I don't mind using the store brand.

  • mina77 By mina77
    on Feb 16, 2009  

    I don't mind purchasing a cheap brand but you can't downgrade on everything. Some cheaper products just dont cut it.

  • DigitalDiva By DigitalDiva
    on Feb 16, 2009  

    I agree with dida! :-)

  • DewGirl By DewGirl
    on Feb 16, 2009  

    I have no problem trying any of the cheaper brands. Over the past year I have found that there are some store brands that are of better quality than name brands.