Comments on: Day 2 Of 33 Days And 33 Ways To Save Money And Reduce Debt : Brand Disloyalty http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/ Debt Reduction Rocks - We Are Living Debt Free! Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:44:22 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Pinoy Smart Life » Brand Disloyalty: 33 Ways to Reduce Debt http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-85265 Pinoy Smart Life » Brand Disloyalty: 33 Ways to Reduce Debt Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:05:57 +0000 http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/#comment-85265 [...] Smart Life attempts to follow NCN blog’s series to help improve my financial status and reduce debt in 33 [...] [...] Smart Life attempts to follow NCN blog’s series to help improve my financial status and reduce debt in 33 [...]

]]> By: No Credit Needed Podcast Episode 50 - Eliminate Fees Brand Loyalty Financial Planning : No Credit Needed Podcast http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-38086 No Credit Needed Podcast Episode 50 - Eliminate Fees Brand Loyalty Financial Planning : No Credit Needed Podcast Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:20:19 +0000 http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/#comment-38086 [...] Day 2 Of 33 Days And 33 Ways To Save Money And Reduce Debt : Brand Disloyalty [...] [...] Day 2 Of 33 Days And 33 Ways To Save Money And Reduce Debt : Brand Disloyalty [...]

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-35986 Elizabeth Sun, 30 Sep 2007 22:22:20 +0000 http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/#comment-35986 I decided to look for cheaper insurance when I purchased my new(er) car this spring. It was painful because I really liked my insurance and felt like I got good protection. But the pain was definitely worth the gain as I am saving nearly $500/year AND getting better coverage (and a more responsive agent). Though change is not always comfortable, it definitely has it's pay-offs! I decided to look for cheaper insurance when I purchased my new(er) car this spring. It was painful because I really liked my insurance and felt like I got good protection. But the pain was definitely worth the gain as I am saving nearly $500/year AND getting better coverage (and a more responsive agent). Though change is not always comfortable, it definitely has it’s pay-offs!

]]> By: lulu http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-34299 lulu Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:28:53 +0000 http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/#comment-34299 I am brand loyal based on the performance of the product. I use the cheap toothpaste, Pepsodent (97 cents on the bottom shelf at Walmart) because it works well for me. I have sensitive gums and most other toothpastes irritate my teeth and gums. On the topic of being sensitive I use only Oil of Olay moisturizer on my face. It is more expensive than other things but it works for me. I think the most important thing to note here is not just about being BRAND loyal or disloyal because there are cheap brands. It is more about making a discrimination on the actual product and what it does for you because you can still be loyal to a cheap brand (Great Value from Walmart) and save money. I am brand loyal based on the performance of the product. I use the cheap toothpaste, Pepsodent (97 cents on the bottom shelf at Walmart) because it works well for me. I have sensitive gums and most other toothpastes irritate my teeth and gums.
On the topic of being sensitive I use only Oil of Olay moisturizer on my face. It is more expensive than other things but it works for me.

I think the most important thing to note here is not just about being BRAND loyal or disloyal because there are cheap brands. It is more about making a discrimination on the actual product and what it does for you because you can still be loyal to a cheap brand (Great Value from Walmart) and save money.

]]> By: Bighonkin http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-31606 Bighonkin Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:04:30 +0000 http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/#comment-31606 I have to say that I agree with you NCN. I have found that especially for cosmetic type stuff such as shampoos and soaps and hair gels that generic is the way to go, and many times the product itself has been better than the name brand. Those who wear contacts may want to check with your eye doctor before switching, but going to a comparible generic contact solution will save you five to six dollars every time you have to restock. An area I can NOT go generic on is cereal. I don't eat healthy cereal, and I have not found a cereal in a bag that can quite nail the taste of Fruity Pebbles...many have tried all have failed. Basically, this entire post was to mention that I can't buy cereal in a bag. I have to say that I agree with you NCN. I have found that especially for cosmetic type stuff such as shampoos and soaps and hair gels that generic is the way to go, and many times the product itself has been better than the name brand. Those who wear contacts may want to check with your eye doctor before switching, but going to a comparible generic contact solution will save you five to six dollars every time you have to restock.

An area I can NOT go generic on is cereal. I don’t eat healthy cereal, and I have not found a cereal in a bag that can quite nail the taste of Fruity Pebbles…many have tried all have failed.

Basically, this entire post was to mention that I can’t buy cereal in a bag.

]]> By: MikeVx http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-30942 MikeVx Sun, 02 Sep 2007 17:01:35 +0000 http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/#comment-30942 I find that my strongest brand loyalties are in foodstuffs. Most probably I have just gotten used to the taste and don't like other brands so much, but that is a factor. I have discovered some places where I can economize with foods. Cereals are a good place. Face it, it's pretty hard to screw up an oat ring or a corn flake. Deluxe macaroni kits (cheese in a foil bag instead of a powder to mix) are essentially interchangeable. My taste preferences, and thus brand loyalty, in food seems tied to the complexity of the item. Simple foods I can buy in any brand, I develop preferences for multi-factor foods. I am pretty much tied to a single brand of frozen lasagna. I find that I am more brand-hopping on non-edibles. I buy low-cost detergent, paper towels and toilet paper from a nearby Dollar General. I'll buy store-brand cleaning supplies. And sometimes they will have the same brands I buy at the big stores for a lower price. My office at work has a microwave over for employee use, so I buy things I can heat on-site as a savings tactic, but even there, some things I tend to buy on brand for taste reasons. Noodle cups and similar things seem brand-irrelevant, I get whatever of those is on sale that day. I remain guilty of a certain amount of brand loyalty in foods for reasons of taste, and that will likely not change. I find that my strongest brand loyalties are in foodstuffs. Most probably I have just gotten used to the taste and don’t like other brands so much, but that is a factor. I have discovered some places where I can economize with foods. Cereals are a good place. Face it, it’s pretty hard to screw up an oat ring or a corn flake. Deluxe macaroni kits (cheese in a foil bag instead of a powder to mix) are essentially interchangeable. My taste preferences, and thus brand loyalty, in food seems tied to the complexity of the item. Simple foods I can buy in any brand, I develop preferences for multi-factor foods. I am pretty much tied to a single brand of frozen lasagna.

I find that I am more brand-hopping on non-edibles. I buy low-cost detergent, paper towels and toilet paper from a nearby Dollar General. I’ll buy store-brand cleaning supplies. And sometimes they will have the same brands I buy at the big stores for a lower price.

My office at work has a microwave over for employee use, so I buy things I can heat on-site as a savings tactic, but even there, some things I tend to buy on brand for taste reasons. Noodle cups and similar things seem brand-irrelevant, I get whatever of those is on sale that day.

I remain guilty of a certain amount of brand loyalty in foods for reasons of taste, and that will likely not change.

]]> By: 33 Days And 33 Ways To Save Money And Reduce Debt http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-30636 33 Days And 33 Ways To Save Money And Reduce Debt Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:34:42 +0000 http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/#comment-30636 [...] Day 2 of 33 Days And 33 Ways To Save Money And Reduce Debt: Brand Disloyalty [...] [...] Day 2 of 33 Days And 33 Ways To Save Money And Reduce Debt: Brand Disloyalty [...]

]]> By: Catherine http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-30488 Catherine Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:03:39 +0000 http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/#comment-30488 I wrote a post that could be an example of this: http://catholicstewardship.blogspot.com/2007/08/brand-disloyalty.html Just a shout out to agree! I wrote a post that could be an example of this:

http://catholicstewardship.blogspot.com/2007/08/brand-disloyalty.html

Just a shout out to agree!

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