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[Mary Anne]

board but he needs a few more replies to get his 50 different response. Hope it's Ok to post it here too and ask my DVC neighbors if they'd take two minutes to answer this.

My son is doing a science project and is going to graph store brands vs. names brands vs. the part of the country the item is being bought in. He wants to see if people in the East shop the same as those in the West when it comes to Store brands vs. Name Brands.

Do you buy store or name brands? Store only? Name only? both?

Does it matter to you if you are going to eat the item or just use it like Paper plates, gargage bags, or cups.

When buying items that will touch your body what % of what you buy must be name brands?

When answering if you could include your state it would be appreciated.

He wants to see if the answers vary by demographics

Thanks.

 

[Laurabearz]

Do you buy store or name brands? Store only? Name only? both? BOTH
Does it matter to you if you are going to eat the item or just use it like Paper plates, gargage bags, or cups. NO Some are food items and some are household items

When buying items that will touch your body what % of what you buy must be name brands? I buy name brand hair and body products

When answering if you could include your state it would be appreciated. I Live in Illinois

 

[wtpclc]

Do you buy store or name brands? Store only? Name only? both?Both

Does it matter to you if you are going to eat the item or just use it like Paper plates, gargage bags, or cups.Yes, more like to buy stoer brand non-edibles

When buying items that will touch your body what % of what you buy must be name brands?None MUST be name brand but ~25% are

When answering if you could include your state it would be appreciated.MI

 

[Stimpy]

Do you buy store or name brands? Store only? Name only? both? BOTH

Does it matter to you if you are going to eat the item or just use it like Paper plates, gargage bags, or cups. YES. FOOD ITEMS I USUALLY GO NAME BRAND.

When buying items that will touch your body what % of what you buy must be name brands? 75%

When answering if you could include your state it would be appreciated. NY

Good Luck with the project!!

 

[SueOKW]

I only buy name brands. I live in NE Ohio.

I say NE because Ohio has 4 or 5 distinct regions where people have very different opinions on things and live and vote very differently from each other.

 

[Luckymommyx2]

Do you buy store or name brands? Store only? Name only? both?
Mostly store brands

Does it matter to you if you are going to eat the item or just use it like Paper plates, gargage bags, or cups.
Store brands would consist of non-edibles 85% of the time.

When buying items that will touch your body what % of what you buy must be name brands?
100% name brands. I've very picky about my skin plus it's super sensitive.

When answering if you could include your state it would be appreciated
Maryland

Hope this helps! Good luck!!

 

[Aneille]

Do you buy store or name brands? Store only? Name only? both? Both

Does it matter to you if you are going to eat the item or just use it like Paper plates, gargage bags, or cups. Yes, edible items are mostly brand names, more likely to purchase non-edible store brands.

When buying items that will touch your body what % of what you buy must be name brands?99%

When answering if you could include your state it would be appreciated. MA

 

[kathleena]

Do you buy store or name brands? Store only? Name only? both?

I use store whenever possible but only if it is as good as or better than the national brand. SOme stores have terrible name brands, others have great ones.

Does it matter to you if you are going to eat the item or just use it like Paper plates, gargage bags, or cups.

No matter - I go by quality for all of those.

When buying items that will touch your body what % of what you buy must be name brands?

I assume you mean health and beauty aids, as most products touch your body - either inside or out. I buy products that are fragrance free so don't necessarily use the store brand rule for these.

When answering if you could include your state it would be appreciated.

Maine


I'll just add that demographics have nothing to do with my answers. I am employed in the industry and our company has excellent store brand items - we don't offer them unless they are as good as or better than the national items. I even get to sample them here at work so I have inside knowledge of how good they are. Plus I know the margins are better, so it helps my paycheck!

 

[DrTomorrow]

I asked this question on the regular Community

I guess this makes us the irregular Community!

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Do you buy store or name brands? Store only? Name only? both? BOTH

Does it matter to you if you are going to eat the item or just use it like Paper plates, gargage bags, or cups. We are more likely to buy name brands for food and more likely to buy store brands for non-food items.

When buying items that will touch your body what % of what you buy must be name brands?0% must be name brand. We often use the store brand for things like shampoo, cold/flu medicines, soaps, etc.

When answering if you could include your state it would be appreciated. Sunny Arizona!

 

[Plus4206]

Do you buy store or name brands? Store only? Name only? both? BOTH

Does it matter to you if you are going to eat the item or just use it like Paper plates, gargage bags, or cups. FOOD ITEMS: 95% NAME BRAND. ALL OTHER PRODUCTS DEPEND ON PRICE.

When buying items that will touch your body what % of what you buy must be name brands? 0% MUST BE NAME BRAND. TOUCHING THE SKIN HAS NO BEARING ON PURCHASE.

When answering if you could include your state it would be appreciated. NEW JERSEY

 

[Cruelladeville]

I only use name brand, I don't ever use store brand. If it's something that goes on my skin, I buy the best that money can buy--at my age,I have no choice! I live in Northern Michigan.

 

[TammyAlphabet]

board but he needs a few more replies to get his 50 different response. Hope it's Ok to post it here too and ask my DVC neighbors if they'd take two minutes to answer this.

My son is doing a science project and is going to graph store brands vs. names brands vs. the part of the country the item is being bought in. He wants to see if people in the East shop the same as those in the West when it comes to Store brands vs. Name Brands.

Do you buy store or name brands? Store only? Name only? both?both

Does it matter to you if you are going to eat the item or just use it like Paper plates, gargage bags, or cups.no

When buying items that will touch your body what % of what you buy must be name brands?0

When answering if you could include your state it would be appreciated.Illinois

He wants to see if the answers vary by demographics

Thanks.

Hope this helps

 

[lsutigger2]

Do you buy store or name brands? Store only? Name only? both? BOTH

Does it matter to you if you are going to eat the item or just use it like Paper plates, gargage bags, or cups. NAME BRAND FOR FOOD, OTHER ITEMS BOTH

When buying items that will touch your body what % of what you buy must be name brands? 100

When answering if you could include your state it would be appreciated. LOUISIANA (I know it said East / West but thought a response from the South might add spice to the mix??)

 

[Maistre Gracey]

Do you buy store or name brands? Store only? Name only? both?

Both

Does it matter to you if you are going to eat the item or just use it like Paper plates, gargage bags, or cups.

No

When buying items that will touch your body what % of what you buy must be name brands?

Zero

When answering if you could include your state it would be appreciated.

Connecticut


MG

 

[AFMom]

Do you buy store or name brands? Store only? Name only? both? Usually name brands - we shop at a military commisary and they carry name brands only

Does it matter to you if you are going to eat the item or just use it like Paper plates, gargage bags, or cups. Nope

When buying items that will touch your body what % of what you buy must be name brands? 95

When answering if you could include your state it would be appreciated.
New Mexico

 

[Mandabella]

Do you buy store or name brands? Store only? Name only? both?
Both, it really depends on the product and if it's on sale or if I have a coupon

Does it matter to you if you are going to eat the item or just use it like Paper plates, gargage bags, or cups.
That doesn't matter. It comes down to balancing quality and cost for my family. For example with our crappy dishwasher, we have to buy the more expensive name brand detergeant. The generic brands just don't do the job. However, store brands of frozen veggies and snacks are just fine. Depends on the product I am buying...

When buying items that will touch your body what % of what you buy must be name brands?
About 75%, almost always bought on sale though or with a coupon.

When answering if you could include your state it would be appreciated.
Delaware

 

[Daname]

1> Do you buy store or name brands?
Both
2> Does it matter to you if you are going to eat the item or just use it like paper products?
Food / 95% brand name
paper products / 80% store name
3> When buying items that touch your body %
100% Brand name
4> State
Connecticut

 

[DeeDeeDis]

1. Do you buy store or name brands? Store only? Name only? both?

Will always try to store brand first

2. Does it matter to you if you are going to eat the item or just use it like Paper plates, gargage bags, or cups.

No, its the quality of the product no the fancy wrapping that matters

3. When buying items that will touch your body what % of what you buy must be name brands?

No certain %, as long as the product is good, i'll use it (see answer #1 & 2)

4. When answering if you could include your state it would be appreciated.

Mass.

He wants to see if the answers vary by demographics

Good luck, please post the results when you are done with your project

 

[WOW]

99% of the time I buy name brands, whether it be at the supermarket or the mall...........We are from New Jersey. Good luck with your project

 

[WithDisneySpirit]

Do you buy store or name brands? Store only? Name only? both? Both.

Does it matter to you if you are going to eat the item or just use it like Paper plates, gargage bags, or cups. Most store brands I buy are non-edible, although I will buy vitamins and other OTC drugs with store brand

When buying items that will touch your body what % of what you buy must be name brands? I usually always buy name brand personal care items, just put me down for 100%.

When answering if you could include your state it would be appreciated. I am from Alabama.

He wants to see if the answers vary by demographics

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