Comments on: How to Determine Whether an Alternative is Good Enough http://moneyning.com/money-tips/how-to-determine-whether-an-alternative-is-good-enough/ A personal finance blog where we share insights on carefully saving money, investing, frugal living, coupons, promo codes because the little things matter in achieving financial freedom! Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:30:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ralph http://moneyning.com/money-tips/how-to-determine-whether-an-alternative-is-good-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-17824 Ralph Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:16:57 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=3446#comment-17824 Great post. When I was younger and have less bills to pay, I use to think "well, if there is a commercial for it, it must be better." When the age of responsibility came, I changed my tune to "It's cheaper, its good enough." But now I have realized that you have to judge each purchase by the value you are getting and the priorities that you have. With clothing, I used to not mind purchasing irregular shirts, sweaters, and jeans because they were cheaper. Now, I know that some of the higher end name brands to fit me better. That realization forces me to decided on which priority I hold higher. Comfort or savings? Either way, no regrets. Great insight. Great post. When I was younger and have less bills to pay, I use to think “well, if there is a commercial for it, it must be better.” When the age of responsibility came, I changed my tune to “It’s cheaper, its good enough.”

But now I have realized that you have to judge each purchase by the value you are getting and the priorities that you have.

With clothing, I used to not mind purchasing irregular shirts, sweaters, and jeans because they were cheaper. Now, I know that some of the higher end name brands to fit me better. That realization forces me to decided on which priority I hold higher. Comfort or savings? Either way, no regrets.

Great insight.

]]> By: DDFD @ DivorcedDadFrugalDad http://moneyning.com/money-tips/how-to-determine-whether-an-alternative-is-good-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-17777 DDFD @ DivorcedDadFrugalDad Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:37:54 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=3446#comment-17777 Nice post. Glad to hear that I am not the only one who thinks before making a purchase. Nice post. Glad to hear that I am not the only one who thinks before making a purchase.

]]> By: Wilson Pon http://moneyning.com/money-tips/how-to-determine-whether-an-alternative-is-good-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-17728 Wilson Pon Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:01:33 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=3446#comment-17728 Thank goodness, I'm not the one who craving for branded stuffs, Ning. In this case, it helps me to save a lot of money each month. Thank goodness, I’m not the one who craving for branded stuffs, Ning. In this case, it helps me to save a lot of money each month.

]]> By: Jodi http://moneyning.com/money-tips/how-to-determine-whether-an-alternative-is-good-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-17709 Jodi Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:03:05 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=3446#comment-17709 It's funny how people always think there's a right answer when everything boils down to personal choice. Good post. It’s funny how people always think there’s a right answer when everything boils down to personal choice. Good post.

]]> By: Sandy http://moneyning.com/money-tips/how-to-determine-whether-an-alternative-is-good-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-17708 Sandy Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:06:46 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=3446#comment-17708 My hubby always says I'm "brand loyal" since I always go back to the same brand once I find one that's good. Sometimes, I don't mind paying more if it means having the comfort that the product will turn out the way I expect it. My hubby always says I’m “brand loyal” since I always go back to the same brand once I find one that’s good. Sometimes, I don’t mind paying more if it means having the comfort that the product will turn out the way I expect it.

]]> By: FinanciallySmart http://moneyning.com/money-tips/how-to-determine-whether-an-alternative-is-good-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-17704 FinanciallySmart Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:33:50 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=3446#comment-17704 A lot of persons see alternative products has one that are not durable and so should be avoided. I agree with you that it will make no sense purchasing an alternative which will not last as long as the original. Satisfying one needs should be done with concise consideration and not brand loyalties. A lot of persons see alternative products has one that are not durable and so should be avoided. I agree with you that it will make no sense purchasing an alternative which will not last as long as the original. Satisfying one needs should be done with concise consideration and not brand loyalties.

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