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.

  • @Caomh_Cynbel
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    In the UK, baked beans.

    In my work we did a blind taste test of 10 different brands of baked beans, with participants ranking them in order from best to worst. The name brand options such as Heinz, HP, and Branstons ended up in the middle, with the cheaper options from Aldi and Asda being the best. The most expensive beans were from Marks and Spencer and were voted the worst ones.

    If you’re paying more than 50p a can its not worth it.

    • @Mr_Blott
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      174 months ago

      Does that not just prove which ones have the most salt and sugar in them?

    • rubikcuber
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      4 months ago

      Aldi UK beans aren’t as good as they used to be. I think they changed about 6 months ago. That said, they are still decent and my beans of choice.

      • konalt
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        174 months ago

        Good to know, SatansMaggotyCumFart

    • ThenThreeMore
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      24 months ago

      Though Lidl value beans are no where near as good as their standard ones.