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Considering the weak economy, if you had to replace a brand name product you purchase for something less expensive, which would you more likely choose?

Recently, the economic news about stronger than expected retail sales, has given many a glimmer of hope!  As shoppers however, we seem to be constantly looking for smart ways to save money.

If you were going to switch brands from a national brand to a less expensive brand, would you be more likely to do this for household products like paper towels/detergent or personal care products like face cream and deodorant?

We’d like to hear what you think!

More likely to replace a brand name household product (e.g., paper towlels) with a generic version (87.3%)

More likely to replace a brand name personal care product (e.g., face cream) with a generic version (12.7%)

Considering the weak economy, if you had to replace a brand name product you purchase for something less expensive, which would you more likely choose?
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  • kdlangfan By kdlangfan
    on Feb 13, 2009  

    some things are ok and comparable in a generic version ...others i definately will not switch for generic.

  • jusjokin78 By jusjokin78
    on Feb 13, 2009  

    I currently buy generic household products but do not for beauty products. I have sensitve skin, so I would be afraid to use a product that I is not familiar to me or something I have not used before.

  • LTNBBYGRL By LTNBBYGRL
    on Feb 13, 2009  

    I'd never replace my facial products with a generic brand. Seriously, even if it meant having to use more cheap paper towels...I'd rather do that than risk getting more noticeable wrinkles!!!!! =)

  • cami17 By cami17
    on Feb 13, 2009  

    Although I really love my Viva paper towels ,they would go before my personal care items.

  • Michelle39 By Michelle39
    on Feb 13, 2009  

    Brand name paper towels will not help your wrinkles! So it would have to be the cleaning products!

  • farmwife72 By farmwife72
    on Feb 13, 2009  

    I have very sensitive skin so I would not change my personal care products.

  • njmomto3 By njmomto3
    on Feb 13, 2009  

    Paper towels, cleaners, etc can all be generic for all I care!

  • DeMatrix By DeMatrix
    on Feb 13, 2009  

    Once I find a personal care product that works I am loath to switch or experiment; but consider most paper towels, dish soaps, cleaning fluids fairly interchangeable and stock up during sales.

  • kyhomebody By kyhomebody
    on Feb 13, 2009  

    i read labels maney personal care items are very similar but i can't stand a weak paper towel or buying a cheap brand of toilet paper and have it not last a full week.

  • zeee65 By zeee65
    on Feb 13, 2009  

    With my sensitive skin and my sons' sensitive skin, I can't risk replacing any of our personal care items with a generic or store brand unless it's already one that I know won't have a negative effect. We've tried so many name brand products that didn't work for us that I now stick with whatever I find that works. I'm very leery of trying new things on my face (but would be open to it if it was a sample. I wouldn't give it to the boys though). I have found that some generic household products work better and smell better than name brands and are cheaper!