Products/Brands that stand the test of time

There are some products/brands that I've bought for a long time, and never really thought about it. For example:

Reeboks-I've owned a pair of Reeboks since 1985. not the same pair, but when the old ones wear out, I inevitable get a new pair. they are comfortable and last quite a long time.

Timex Ironman-I've worn digital watches since 1978, but have worn Ironman watches and their offshoots (Triathalon, Expedition, etc) since 1987. They are rugged, reliable, and have stayed the same price (@30 bucks) since I started buying them. I really like the Indiglo displays that came out in the 90s.

Bic Pens-These things are cheap, cheap, cheap, but danged if they don't last a long time. The clear ones look really cool, too.

That's just a few off the top of my head.

How 'bout y'all?

I'm typically too cheap to be brand centric.

I will go with whatever is on sale, or the best deal in most cases.

There are however (once you're burned) brands that I vowed to NEVER USE AGAIN!!!

ie. Compaq

Pentel mechanical pencils. I still have the same one's I've had since high school, and they weren't new then. They still look exactly the same too. I can go buy a brand new one today and it would look no different then they did 15 years ago.

http://www.pentel.com/catalog_product.php?id=761

i'm kind of a milk snob. Its always been deans or fieldcrest milk, but I can't get either down here. I've tried every brand the stores in the area carry and walmart brand is closest I can get but even then it isn't as good.

roadwreck said:

Pentel mechanical pencils. I still have the same one's I've had since high school, and they weren't new then. They still look exactly the same too. I can go buy a brand new one today and it would look no different then they did 15 years ago.
http://www.pentel.com/catalog_product.php?id=761

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Funny you mention that. I used them back in college, but now I uses those Papermate click mechanical pencils. I have them scattered all over the house.

Levi's jeans-Tried other brands, but always come back to levi's. They wear well, they're frequently on sale, and I know the size that'll fit without having to try them on.

Capt Worley PE said:

Reeboks-I've owned a pair of Reeboks since 1985. not the same pair, but when the old ones wear out, I inevitable get a new pair. they are comfortable and last quite a long time.

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I'm the same way, except with Adidas tennis shoes.

I'm also pretty loyal to Apple iPods and laptops.

TouchDown said:

There are however (once you're burned) brands that I vowed to NEVER USE AGAIN!!!
ie. Compaq

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I have a LOT more of these than I do brands that I am loyal to. For instance, Acer, Sony, Bose, and Kodak (digital...their 35mm stuff was good).

HP Calculators,

but nothing else from HP.

There are only a few things that are really product-staples in my life... in no particular order...

New Balance shoes... currently 473's... but black with minimal grey/silver/white.......

Q-tips... the cheap ones are like sticking a piece of wood in your ear... so we have to buy the real deal...

Wrangler jeans... dunno, they just work... I'm a boring person...

Pop-tarts.... no question... store brands always suck...

OSUguy98 said:

Pop-tarts.... no question... store brands always suck...

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Not really picky with pop-tarts, I buy whatever is the cheapest.

Doritos on the other hand, there is no comparison. Has to be the original!

carharts

wilheldp_PE said:

I have a LOT more of these than I do brands that I am loyal to. For instance, Acer, Sony, Bose, and Kodak (digital...their 35mm stuff was good).

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I think Bose is overpriced, same thing with Apple PCs (although I do like my iPod touch I got for free)

OSUguy98 said:

Q-tipsPop-tarts

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ble31980 said:

Doritos

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Agree 100%

Volvo

Peugot

Toyota

Paul S said:

I think Bose is overpriced, same thing with Apple PCs (although I do like my iPod touch I got for free)

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Bose is overpriced, overhyped crap. Apple is overpriced, overhyped...but still really cool stuff. I say as long as they keep innovating and making products that kick ass in every way, shape, and form, their price and hype are justified.

Swingline staplers - preferably red.

Peter Pan Peanut Butter

Salmonella be damned.

Converse Chuck Taylors

RIDGID tools.

Heinz ketchup.

And Ultra Charmin toilet paper.

And Liz Claiborne clothes, but not as much lately.

^^Yup.. Heinz and only Heinz... but when you live a stone's throw from Pittsburgh, is there anything else??

jmbeck said:

Peter Pan Peanut Butter
Salmonella be damned.

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Same here.... but with JIF.... and not that crunchy bullshit either... considering I've had pb&j almost everyday for lunch for the last 15-20 years, I've gone though alot of jars of JIF.... (why pay $5-10 everyday for lunch when you can buy a loaf of bread for $2 that lasts for 2 wks or so and a jar of peanut butter that'll last the month or so for $4... and jelly that'll do the same for about $3......)

I figure by now, my immune system can handle salmonella LOL

Fruit of the Loom Black Pocket Tees. I own at least 6 of them.

Miller welding equipment. Getting ready to drop $3500 on a new one.