Brand Loyalty?? with anything??

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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited August 2011
    Coca Cola Classic
    Kraft Mac & Cheese
    Levi's
    Jim Beam
    Hellman's Mayo
    Hidden Valley Ranch
    Gold Toe socks
    Hanes T's
    Cheerios
    JAN tubes
    Cardas & Signal cables
    Heinz Ketchup
    Penzoil
    Gold Bond lotion
    Cascade dishwasher detergent
    Tide laundry detergent
    Head & Shoulders
    French's mustard

    I'm sure there is more, but those are THE brands for those products (for me), I've tried others to save money or just for something different, and there is NO substitute.
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    edited August 2011
    Schweppes Ginger Ale - There is no compromise on this one!
    Dewalt
    Carhartt
    Helmans because miracle whip is trash :biggrin:
    Friendlies Ice Cream
    Western Digital
    Sherwin Williams Paint
    Boars Head
    Inglehoffer Mustards and Horseradish- MMMmmmm

    Everything else depends on what i can get cheaper although generic just doesn't quite cut it sometimes.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited August 2011
    GM and VW we own several of both. No Fords or Toys in my house.
    Coke
    Jiff
    Pennzoil
    Michelin
    Heinz Ketchup
    Hellmanns Mayo
    Charmin TP
    Panasonic TV's
    Wrangler Jeans
    Hanes T's and Boxer Briefs
    Sherwin Williams Paint
    Welsh Farms Ice Cream
    French's Yellow Mustard
    Gulden's Spicy Mustard
    Tide Laundry Soap
    Bounce Dryer Sheets
    Jack Daniels Whiskey
    Electrosol Dishwasher Soap
    Smuckers Jelly's, Jams and Preserves
    Jello Brand Jello or Pudding
    Redi-Whip
    Exxon premium grade for my Harley
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  • cubdog
    cubdog Posts: 835
    edited August 2011
    Levis
    Taylor Made golf clubs

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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited August 2011
    I have brand loyalty when it comes to things I buy repeated (staples) and the brands don't make changes that force me to re-evaluate my loyalty.

    Polo Ralph Lauren
    Allen Edmonds
    Levi's
    Maui Jim
    Craftsman hand tools (USA only, not the new made in China stuff)
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited August 2011
    i was loyal to honda...they're not loyal to me...after walking out of 4 dealerships, my 96 civic runs just fkn fine, thank you
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited August 2011
    I'm sure it's just a coincidence that 99% of the brands mentioned in this thread have GIANT advertising budgets. Puuuure coincidence :)
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  • gimpod
    gimpod Posts: 1,793
    edited August 2011
    Snap-On Tools
    Coca Cola Classic
    Best Foods (Hellman's for you east coasters) Mayo
    Hidden Valley Ranch
    Heinz Ketchup
    Grey Poupon Dijon mustard (The original)
    Jiffy Peanut Butter
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,004
    edited August 2011
    Marlboro and Old Mule BBQ sauce are the only ones that come to mind. Not so much out of loyalty, but because I prefer them. You might as well throw in Seas drivers as well.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited August 2011
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    I'm sure it's just a coincidence that 99% of the brands mentioned in this thread have GIANT advertising budgets. Puuuure coincidence :)

    I was thinking the same thing. There are some ad execs that are really happy about this thread. I prefer to make companies work, and to try new things. There is no loyalty when it comes to major corporations.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,395
    edited August 2011
    headrott wrote: »
    I used to like Coke more, but ever sinve Coke no longer tastes like Coke (about 12 to 15 years now) and especially since Pepsi is made with actual sugar cane and the "throwback" tastes pretty much like older Pepsi did, I buy that now. If Coke actually tasted like Coke still (i.e.not watered down, increased HFC) I definately prefer Coke to Pepsi.

    I guess in that case and many others I don't have brand loyalty, I am loyal to the best made product using quality parts and/or ingredients which performs the best to me.

    Greg

    Buy the Mexican cokes... they ARE COKE the way they used to be.:biggrin:
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  • evhudsons
    evhudsons Posts: 1,175
    edited August 2011
    yep, I forgot Pearl drums, Paul Newman's salad dressings, and the Cokes in most third world countries are made from real sugar because sugar is cheap everywhere but the USA where corn is promoted over sugar to help local farmers. The best Coke I ever had was in the Phillipines. It was so great to wake up with a new lady friend and a hangover, slip a kid some pesos to return with a Coke to die for, hangover gone, along with the lady friend for another few pesos.

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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited August 2011
    I think the "pro" ladies of the P.I. are the origin of the puntang/poontang term. Please advise accordingly.:smile:
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited August 2011
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Buy the Mexican cokes... they ARE COKE the way they used to be.:biggrin:

    Not true John. I don't know if you remember the way Coke tasted even 15 years ago (let alone 50, although I don't remember 50 either as I wasn't alive). There was a bite to it. I describe it as almost a gingery bite (flavor) to it. Coke (including the Mexican) no longer has that. Although, Mexican does have real sugar (in most cases). But, I was buying a Mexican made one a few weeks ago that was a medium height 16 ounce glass bottle with a plastic screw on cap????? Anyway, I made sure to look at the ingredients and sure enough it said (sugar and/or high fructose corn syrup) and which do you think they use? Of course if it says either/or they'll use the cheaper one which is HFCS. Needless to say, I didn't buy that one.

    I also saw a tall "old style" 16 ounce Sprite glass bottle made in Mexico, looked at the ingredients and bought it. This was a sprite that tasted almost exactly like the older 80's and earlier style Sprite. It tasted very good!! Of course, they only had one and have been back for another several times but they have not been in stock again.:frown:

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,395
    edited August 2011
    ^^^Try WalMart in the soda isle or the mexican foods section. The cokes and sprite will be there side by side.
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited August 2011
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    ^^^Try WalMart in the soda isle or the mexican foods section. The cokes and sprite will be there side by side.

    I know the ones you are talking about. I have bought them from some Mexican stores (which is where that Sprite and even the 16 ounce plastic cap Coke came from). It's just doesn't taste the same to me though.

    Greg
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    "I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion." :\
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  • gimpod
    gimpod Posts: 1,793
    edited August 2011
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Buy the Mexican cokes... they ARE COKE the way they used to be.:biggrin:

    Actually I prefer to get my coke from the source Peru or Bolivia.:tongue::wink::rolleyes:
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited August 2011
    headrott wrote: »
    I don't know if you remember the way Coke tasted even 15 years ago (let alone 50, although I don't remember 50 either as I wasn't alive). There was a bite to it. I describe it as almost a gingery bite (flavor) to it. Coke (including the Mexican) no longer has that.

    I got a Mexican Coke from my local Target store a couple of months ago and I was hoping for that "bite"....but nothing. Glass bottle and metal cap don't matter if it ain't got that "bite". I remember when I was a kid in Hong Kong in the early 70s, there was something special about Coke....but now, it seems to be gone forever. Memories :rolleyes:
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited August 2011
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,114
    edited August 2011
    mantis wrote: »
    Crest
    Coke
    Vitamin Water
    Levi
    Kline Tools
    Vans
    Pioneer Elite
    Audioquest
    Apple
    Nissan
    Fender
    Jif
    Florida's Natural
    TastyKake
    GT Bikes
    Advil
    Stromen
    Heck I could go on for a while. There are so many brands I'm loyal to. Some I grew up with some Grew on me.

    I thought you were gonna buck that loyalty trend an get that Trek 29er, come on mantis because of your thread on that topic thats all I think about is a Trek 29er Mamba. I will have to wait until 2012 for my Mamba as that model has Shimmano Components and not Sram.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited August 2011
    Gucci & Ralph Lauren for my dress code. For everything else, I just go with anything of good quality.
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,773
    edited August 2011
    There are really too many to list, but I can think of two that may lose my brand loyalty. Converse, who just discontinued the shoes I've worn for over ten years, and really don't offer white Hi-Tops anymore. Luckily I picked up 8 pair on closeout. And Levi's, that just discontinued their "regular fit" 505's and 550's. The new one's I got (straight cut?) look like bell bottoms in comparison. I already went through the 70' once, ain't doing it again.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,395
    edited August 2011
    WilliamM2 wrote: »
    I already went through the 70' once, ain't doing it again.

    The times today(economy, job market, gas prices, etc...) feels just like the 70's all over again. hell, even the music sucks.:wink::tongue:
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,773
    edited August 2011
    Well I was a kid in the 70's, so I didn't really pay much attention to the economy, job market, or gas prices. I don't remember nearly as many poor families as now though.
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  • JustinHEMI
    JustinHEMI Posts: 198
    edited August 2011
    I am loyal to EVGA for computer parts.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited August 2011
    Unless I have a product that has proven to be reliable, well made, and the company has excellent customer service, I stopped having brand name loyalty years ago.

    Most times all it means is that you are paying more money simply for the name on the label, not that their product is any better.

    Food, medicine, and clothes get bought by whoever has it on sale. With my big ticket items, I do my research, and whoever has a solid reputation, good CS, and a decent price will get my money.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited August 2011
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited August 2011
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Buy the Mexican cokes... they ARE COKE the way they used to be.:biggrin:

    I had one and it tasted like it was made with water that had old car tires floating in it.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited August 2011
    jbooker82 wrote: »
    I had one and it tasted like it was made with water that had old car tires floating in it.

    Yeah, so, what's your point?? Did ya ever notice a urine aroma comin off a bottle of Corona ?:eek:
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  • Evrythngmatters
    Evrythngmatters Posts: 187
    edited August 2011
    Gotta add a few.

    Durabrand
    Coby
    Milwaukee's Best
    Great Value anything, especially powdered milk
    Monster
    Bose
    Basic cigarettes
    anything from the Wonder Bread outlet
    Cuga tennis shoes
    government cheese
    Everything matters. That is all.
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