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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€“] Vode_An@lemmy.ml 78 points 10 months ago (4 children)

Dogs, rescues are just as doglike and mostly free compared to the Hapsburg simulator known as breeding

[โ€“] whoisearth@lemmy.ca 6 points 10 months ago

Pets are best when you buy the cheap off brand versions. Purebred more often equals inbred and personally I don't want that generic headache as a pet ages.

[โ€“] Timecircleline@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 months ago

Cats too! I like to say I get all my animals used.

[โ€“] bluewing@lemm.ee 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I own and train hunting dogs for upland and waterfowl hunting. I've also done breeding in my younger days. Bloodlines absolutely matter. A puppy from National Champion bloodlines has a far, far better chance of being very good at his job. This goes for ANY working breed that is actually expected to work at their job in real life. And they cost a LOT of money to buy, train, and maintain. But these aren't foo-foo dogs bred strictly for looks either.

If all you need is a popcorn and movie and sleep on the bed pet, then it doesn't probably matter very much. Find a nice rescue - they need a home and love too.