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I saw this post and wanted to ask the opposite. What are some items that really aren't worth paying the expensive version for? Preferably more extreme or unexpected examples.

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[โ€“] agamemnonymous 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I try not to use a lot of plastic wrap, but sometimes it's the right tool for the job. I will always spring for the good stuff, generic is basically useless and you waste way more for inferior performance.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I work as QA in packaging and it turns out that it's super important for a manufacturer to follow every little specification for consistency. There's some seriously small details that make a big difference.

[โ€“] agamemnonymous 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Oh I bet the line between "won't stick to anything" and "immediately turns into a useless wad" is razor thin.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

We use dimethyl sulfoxide to test for saran coating. We don't really make cling wrap where I work though. That's usually for anti fog or sealing layers.