9 Products You Don’t Want to Buy Cheap
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The truism “you get what you pay for” can be downright generous for household items bought on the cheap, and some items are so poorly made that they cost you more in the long run compared to a pricier, better-made versions. The following items shouldn’t be bought at bargain-basement prices, if you can help it.
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Discount battery manufacturers make poorly-made batteries with substandard seals that can leak and ruin the devices they power. Top-end batteries are less likely to leak less, and if they do, the premium brands will typically offer you a replacement. Cheap batteries are usually made from carbon-zinc which doesn’t last as long as alkaline batteries. You might even see a “use for low-drain devices” disclaimer on the packaging, which should tell you a lot.