LunchJan 27, 2024

What are some things you can/should cheap out on?

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What are some things you can/should cheap out on? - Lemmy.World

I often hear, “You should never cheap out on a good office chair, shoes, underpants, backpack etc…” but what are some items that you would feel OK to cheap out on? This can by anything from items such as: expensive clothing brands to general groceries.

Show threadSneezycatJan 27, 2024
Medicine: the branded stuff is normally exactly the same but many times the price.
Show threadgigachadJan 27, 2024
When I go to the pharmacy I always ask for the cheapest generic drug product of Ibuprofen or whatever I need, it’s a couple of euroes cheaper.
Show threadChe BananaJan 27, 2024
Not that drugs are expensive in the EU compared to the US…not even relatively close!
Show threadXiaz

I mean, sure. But store bought ibuprofen? It’s $9 for 500 count 500mg bottle off Amazon.

We only charge extra for life saving drugs, normal stuff is cheaper than dirt.

Jan 27, 2024 at 11:28amWeb
Show threadDyf_TfhJan 27, 2024
You get ibuprofen in what ? 500 pack ?! Surely there is enough to kill yourself with this amount. How do you even finish it before it expire ?
Show threadDuranieJan 27, 2024
Depends on the size of the household, ages and activities of people living there. Plus depending on the product and storage, most expiration dates have some wiggle room.
Show threadotpJan 27, 2024
As I understand it, most of them don’t actually expire