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One of my students is demonstrating the perceived value of brand-name vs no-name products. The Oreos are gone. She can't give away all the off- brand.

Dennis G. Jerz / 18 Nov 2015

 

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2 thoughts on “One of my students is demonstrating the perceived value of brand-name vs no-name products. The Oreos are gone. She can't give away all the off- brand.”

  1. John Lypson says:
    18 Nov 2015 at 8:19 pm

    Many house brands are the same as the brand. Unfortunately generic Oreos are not the same as “milk’s best friend “.

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  2. Melissa George says:
    18 Nov 2015 at 5:03 pm

    Interesting. I am not afraid to try generic. I laugh at some of the generic names though. Food Lion is the best- “Dr. Perky” is their version of Dr. Pepper. :-)

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