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What is a product that you won’t accept a generic alternative for? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago by jeffw@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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For example, if you insist on buying Advil instead of store brand ibuprofen. I mean, you’d be wasting your money in that example, but you do you

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[–] Gallardo994@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago

Davines shampoo

Braun S9 Pro electric razor

Cola Zero / Pepsi Max (generic alternatives rarely have sugarless options anyway)

Lipton probably but I can let it slip sometimes. Many alternatives just don't taste right, but they are at least drinkable.

[–] DirigibleProtein@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago

Bickford’s cordials. Whether with water or soda water, other flavours are just yuk.

[–] JokeDeity@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

A lot of condiments. Ranch dressing and ketchup for sure.

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