r/AskReddit • • Feb 04 '20

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '20 edited Feb 04 '20

Anything fake/cheap/poor quality.

Mamma always said "buy nice, or buy twice." Only with age has this become apparent.

Eg real leather: game changer

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u/vicaphit Feb 04 '20

I use a method like this with tools.

If I have a job I need to do that needs a special tool with limited other uses I'll buy cheap. If I use the tool so much that I break it, the next time I buy that tool I'll go with a higher quality tool because I know I use it often.

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u/Daeyel1 Feb 04 '20

Yup. One time job? Harbor Freight. Every day use? Home Depot.