43 Common Products and Whether They’re Worth Their Price Tag

When we're at the store, it's a constant question of whether it's better to take the cheaper deal, or pay a little extra for the higher quality product. You’ll be surprised to find that often, despite the mark-up and presumed “status” that comes with a more expensive doodad, you can usually find cheaper alternatives that are just as good — or even better. We’ve all suspected that HDMI cables don’t need to be that expensive; after all, they’re basically as effective as a wire hanger.

On the other hand, sometimes a good product is a good product, and it’s worth the extra cost. Below we have a healthy number of both...