Originally Posted by Catmandy (Sheryl)

On Aug 17, 5:45*pm, "Kody" wrote:
Does brand loyalty exist? I know growing up it had to be Folgers coffee and
Tide laundry detergent and many other examples but I came to the realization
the other day that my brand loyalty is very weak. I suspect that it exists
in the general public but I'm not sure where, beer and cigarettes would be a
couple of areas I would think.

*- Kody

I'm brand loyal to certain things:
Cottonelle bathroom tissue
Heinz Ketchup
Chock Full O Nuts NY Roast coffee
Diet Pepsi (not diet coke)
certain salad dressings

Some items I have a stable of 2 or 3 brands I'll choose between,
depending what's least expensive, such as laundry detergent; and still
other items I will use the store brand because the quality is
acceptable and the price is right.

I will pay more for something if the difference in flavor or quality
is discernible. For things like canned crushed tomatoes, I haven't
found an appreciable difference between brands--sodium content and
price will be the determining factors.

Peanut Butter used to be Skippy only. I've since switched to all-
natural and I actually prefer the store brands over Smucker's.
Teddie's is also ok, as is Trader Joes'.