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Originally Posted by Asi9ine

I buy cheaper stuff because (food is the big example with me) it usually tastes better and is more good for you. Corporate products tend to be over-developed in my opinion, and have too much content. As with all kinds of products, the ones that concentrate on just getting it to a standard (and making it marketable) the basics is perhaps what some want. That's why I rarely buy branded food. What's the point?

Sure, you can buy a decent $15 steak at Outback; but have you ever had the Filet from Mortons or Ruths Chris? Hey, I can take the family (wife and five kids) to Outback for about $80. Dinner for the wife and I at either of the previous two places cost double just for the two of us; and, man, is it worth it.

I've owned four Dodge Vipers. I love the car - sure you can buy other cars that are much cheaper, but who wouldn't love driving around with the top off in a car that is as much fun to drive as a Viper?

If you can afford it there is nothing wrong with spending money on things that make you happy. It's not showing off - it's enjoying the life that you've worked hard to earn.