Ask the Readers: Which Brand Name Products Are Worth It?

Editor's Note: Congratulations to Kimberly, GreenTopiaries, and Natalie for winning this week's contest!

One popular frugal tip is to always buy generic, and for most daily purchase, this works. However, some products are really worth paying the extra cost, especially if it means you get better quality for something you plan to use for a long time.

Which brand name products are worth it? What makes them better than the generic versions? What brand name products are not worth the extra cost?

Tell us which brand name products are worth the extra cost and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Win 1 of 3 $20 Amazon Gift Cards

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• Contest ends Monday, May 22nd at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. Winners will be announced after May 22nd on the original post. Winners will also be contacted via email.
   
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• You must be 18 and U.S. resident to enter. Void where prohibited.

Good Luck!