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myLot reputation of 99/100. iskayz (3102)   ranked 22 out of 3,979 in thinker8 months ago

Hi everyone!happy

My family bought a washing machine 2 years ago. It wasn’t a known brand and not that expensive too. It was working fine, well not until 2 years ago. A problem started to appear but it’s not a major one that needed much attention.

The maid and I were discussing about it early this day and my sister and her husband interrupted. My sister said that 2 years ago when they were about to buy the said washing machine they suggested buying the Whirlpool brand. But because it is too expensive my father opted for the cheaper one though it wasn’t that popular. But to my sister, though it is expensive branded items/appliances are far much more durable than those less popular appliances.

After my sister said that, I started asking myself. Was she right with that idea? Can’t a non- popular brand of appliance or item be as durable as those branded ones? Do you think the same as my sister in buying appliances? What are you after for when buying appliances-the brand, price or quality?

 
 
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tags:  appliances, brand, quality, price, brands
 
1. leebeet (13)   ranked 3,347 out of 3,979 in thinker   8 months ago

i have a little common opinion with your sister.but not all.a famous brand has its long history.their pathes are more hardly.it can live for such long time,there must be their characters including quality,after-sales service.so they achieve peoples trust.or it must cant run a long way without customers'favor.but some brands do not like this,they are strong because of other sakes.finally,some unknow brand do not mean they havent a good quality.they are developing,will pay more attention on their products'quality and after-sales service to achieve new peoples favor


myLot reputation of 99/100. iskayz (3102)   ranked 22 out of 3,979 in thinker  8 months ago

Yeah, being in the business for years is an advantage for a product or brand to gain consumer's trusts. The more consumers buy the more the brand becomes popular too.

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2. myLot reputation of 95/100. riyasam (10895)   ranked 5 out of 3,979 in thinker   8 months ago

branded items usually have quality,that is why have become so popular but the less popular ones are also good but one should make sure that one is not cheated(the chances are quite high).


myLot reputation of 99/100. iskayz (3102)   ranked 22 out of 3,979 in thinker  8 months ago

Hi! lolUsually branded products are imported ones. In my country we also have locally made products that are of good quality and I prefer buying them. I can't afford to waste money on too expensive products when there are cheaper ones that can performs the same.

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3. myLot reputation of 91/100. dianmelydia (1712)   ranked 616 out of 3,979 in thinker   8 months ago

A popular brand has come through with a long experiences and experimentals. It's surely we can trust a popular brand for the quality. People who don't understand this thing perhaps would say that the popular brand is expensive. But if you haven't try it yourself, you won't understand that the price is worth the quality and satisfaction. Have a nice day and happy mylotting.


myLot reputation of 99/100. iskayz (3102)   ranked 22 out of 3,979 in thinker  8 months ago

Yes no doubt branded products are expensive cause they are made from good parts/materials. Companies wouldn't sell them for a cheaper price cause the production costs expensive too.

I haven't bought an expensive appliance that I personally own. My stuffs are not from popular brands but they have performed well and last long. I would always settle for less expensive products.

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4. Q_Savvy (91)   ranked 902 out of 3,979 in thinker   8 months ago

Personally, I don't really think having a product with an expensive Brand name necessarily means it will long last. I've faced many situations where I've bought Branded products (original, not fake!) and they've gone*poof* very soon! I actually experimented once by buying the same product but with a different, start-up brand, and it was really good!

However, it is often that Branded products are more durable that cheap and duplicate ones. Another advantage is that almost all branded products provide servicing. That doesn't mean that the servicing can fix a problem if it arises and also it might not always be free. I guess it's simply luck in most of the cases!


myLot reputation of 99/100. iskayz (3102)   ranked 22 out of 3,979 in thinker  8 months ago

Yeah, some less popular brands are actually good. The washing machine have bought for the house in our hometown is not from a popular brand. But it's still working perfectly great and it has been more than10 years since I bought it. Not so good looking anymore but the performance is still good!

I think all appliances has it's limit as to when it will lasts, branded or not. It also depends on how often it is used, the often the lesser life I think.

happy posting!wink

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5. myLot reputation of 68/100. robert67 (1341)   ranked 625 out of 3,979 in thinker   8 months ago

hi iskays. i think less known brands are generally just as good as the more famous ones. in a lot of cases the parts are made by the same company. most people buy famous brands because they trust them more, i would buy a lesser known brand as long as it had a good warranty, i don't believe in paying for a name for the sake of it.


myLot reputation of 68/100. robert67 (1341)   ranked 625 out of 3,979 in thinker  8 months ago

oops i spelt your name wrong, sorry.


myLot reputation of 99/100. iskayz (3102)   ranked 22 out of 3,979 in thinker  8 months ago

Hi! Oh it's ok if you spelled my name wrong. lol But I like your response! You're a practical consumer and not the brand conscious ones. I too myself am practical.

One thing more, I think sometimes it's the companies' marketing strategies that they intentionally create a cheaper product with the same parts for class B and C consumers.

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6. myLot reputation of 96/100. modstar (4959)   ranked 659 out of 3,979 in thinker   8 months ago

Branded appliances are appliances which undergo thorough research. The manufacturers invest a lot on testing, research and many other stuffs which makes the appliances more dependable. There's a certain technology that is unique on every branded appliances that's why they also give names to these technologies. I think proper usage is also necessary for the longevity of your appliances.

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7. myLot reputation of 89/100. dropofrain (1086)   ranked 2,099 out of 3,979 in thinker   8 months ago

I am somehow not very convinced with the regular branded products. I don't think that they are fool proof. I think the chances them getting damage are equal but they cost us more on repairing. That is why I do not trust the branded appliances also.


myLot reputation of 99/100. iskayz (3102)   ranked 22 out of 3,979 in thinker  8 months ago

Yes I believe popular or not popular, appliances can be damaged. Including the repair expenses for a less popular brand, together with the price itself, it will still cost less than the popular ones. I still find it more practical buying the less popular.

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8. welwitchia (23)   ranked 1,707 out of 3,979 in thinker   8 months ago

Its like the branded ones are expensive because they have quality and reliablity. But one must also keep in mind tat the branded ones were ones less popular only. It was only due to sheer quality and durablity tat they have become popular and they are recognised as branded items. But to be on the safer side people opt for the branded items. But people who hav financial constraints go in for the cheaper less popular ones which may turn out to be gud and durable too. There are also instances of branded appliances malfunctioning too. But the probablity of a branded appliance malfunctioning is less compared to the less branded ones.

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9. myLot reputation of 99/100. jheLaichie (2006)   ranked 708 out of 3,979 in thinker   8 months ago

all things have its own durability and effectiveness on how they may be able to last long or not. i dont think a more popular brand could be a more durable appliance or things. but thats already been put in some of our minds that still upto now we all end up buying the ones that are expensive. well based on experience it surely last longer but still all the things could really easily be broken or damage if not properly used and take care of. with some extra care and love for our things that would surely last a lifetime. happy

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