I saw this post and wanted to ask the opposite. What are some items that really aren’t worth paying the expensive version for? Preferably more extreme or unexpected examples.

  • Drusas
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    179 months ago

    Largely have to disagree with you there. The more expensive toys usually last a lot longer with my dogs.

    • @SpaceNoodle
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      119 months ago

      I can just crinkle up some paper for my cats.

      • Drusas
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        39 months ago

        My cats always loved the cheapest toys, like those little twisty ties that come with trash bags, but my dogs never did.

        • @cmbabul
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          19 months ago

          They still make those sort of trash bags? I’ve never not bought the draw string ones

          • Drusas
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            49 months ago

            If you buy small trash bags, such as for a bathroom trash can, you’re more likely to get them.

            • @cmbabul
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              19 months ago

              That makes sense I’ve always just used grocery bags for those

      • @psud
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        19 months ago

        Or give them a laser dot to chase

        • @SpaceNoodle
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          19 months ago

          I don’t have any laser dots in the trash

          • @psud
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            19 months ago

            You could buy a set of dots online. They come in tubes and you can dispense them everywhere!

    • @[email protected]
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      39 months ago

      I agree, I’ve got a large dog and he can demolish cheap toys within hours but the good quality ones will last months

      • @[email protected]
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        19 months ago

        What I meant was not cheap toys as an alternative, but random crap like socks or a twig are usually more exciting for my golden retriever instead of some great toys which last a few mins of excitement and then he’s done

    • BlueFairyPainter
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      19 months ago

      Totally depends on the pet then. My cat is not a good predator, so breakage is not a problem, but she’s very picky with what she wants to play with and most new toys can’t keep her interest for longer than 2 weeks, so it’s absolutely a waste of money to spend more. The only toy that she consistently plays with is still a random piece of rope 😅

      So the pet’s personality plays a part, but seeing the other comments, I also see a cat vs dog difference.