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[–] azimir@lemmy.ml 31 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I've been trying the cheaper stuff. Some of it is great. Don't be afraid to try the bottom shelf items these days.

[–] obsidianfoxxy7870@lemmy.blahaj.zone 27 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Even beyond just the boycotting brands for political reasons, so many of the mainstream brands charge way too much for a product that almost anybody else can make the equivalent of.

[–] Atherel@lemmy.dbzer0.com 15 points 1 week ago

Gilette once justified a price rise because of higher marketing costs... well they destroyed all their investment there with one statement.

[–] icid@lemmy.wtf 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Some products in tech you can replace there is just iOS and Android both American owned company’s

[–] naeap@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Linux smartphones are coming, although very slowly

There is also Jolla with Sailfish OS, but the hardware is not really attractive

[–] icid@lemmy.wtf 1 points 1 day ago

Problem is the app support an I don’t think banking apps will run on Linux phones

[–] cosmicrookie@lemmy.world 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

In many cases, although not with coca cola, the bottom shelf products are made in the same place where the top brands are made. Some times they even have the same product but different packaging

[–] Redjard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

If there is less money involved, and no licensing moving to the us through tax havens, does it matter?

[–] cosmicrookie@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

I think you replied this to the wrong comment?