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What is a product that you won’t accept a generic alternative for? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by jeffw@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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For example, if you insist on buying Advil instead of store brand ibuprofen. I mean, you’d be wasting your money in that example, but you do you

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[–] snowe@programming.dev 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I use ikea rechargeable batteries for my Xbox controller and Panasonic or Samsung 18650 batteries for my flashlights. Most stuff I use rechargeables for, but when you’re camping you often want backups that aren’t rechargeable.

[–] CCatMan@lemmy.one 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I didn't know about IKEA batteries, will check these out.

[–] snowe@programming.dev 2 points 1 year ago

they're alright.. best thing is how cheap they are lol.