by Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D.
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August 1, 2006

FSA: Consumer Report

December 05, 2008 03:36 PM EST
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I purchased a generic item whose label declares "Compare with (Brand Name)". I compared them.  Brand X is not as good as Brand Brand.  Now what?

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Comments: 18

Peter Joseph Swanson Dec 5, 2008, 3:48pm EST
Hmmm. Odd. I usually find them so much the same that I think it all comes out of the same factory, no matter what brand it is or isn't.
Stephanie B. Dec 5, 2008, 3:55pm EST
Some will let you return it for a full refund even if it's partially used. Sam's "Member's Mark" has that policy and so do some Kroger brands.
Michael the #2 Ninja Kitteh Dec 5, 2008, 4:09pm EST
I'll get the tar a'cookin', you get the feathers.
Sounds like someone is heading for a be-heading.
Michael the #2 Ninja Kitteh Dec 5, 2008, 4:44pm EST
Some will let you return it for a full refund even if it's partially used. Sam's "Member's Mark" has that policy and so do some Kroger brands.
Stephanie B., Dec 5, 2008, 3:55pm EST

I had an experience at Krogers recently I sure as heck with I could return...
Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. Dec 5, 2008, 4:59pm EST
I didn't really expect any "serious" responses to this. It was just one of those passing "hmms" that occurred while reading the aforementioned "compare to" label while perched upon the potty.
sharon SugarMomma is a wise woman, Dec 5, 2008, 5:20pm EST
Michael, they are not going to let you return that liver mess.

Thanks for the full inspiration experience Dame.
I do some of my deepest thinking when I am perched thusly.
flit . Dec 5, 2008, 5:45pm EST
is the product meant for badgers? perhaps if you quit poking them...
Vicky Duggins Dec 5, 2008, 6:07pm EST
Write the company and demand truth in advertising, your money back, and maybe some hush money.
Literal minded amphibian that I am, I'd guess that you compared the two just like they asked. :)
This opens up a whole new area of Magic Christian stuff. How about drain cleaner with a sign saying "Compare to McCallan's Single Malt" or glycerin suppositories with a sign saying "Compare to Gummi Bears." G. W. Bush with "Compare to Joe the Plumber." Limitless possibilities out there.
Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. Dec 5, 2008, 6:49pm EST
You're right Kappy! I do believe we have a new game at hand, i.e.
A hemorrhoid cream that says "compare to Colgate toothpaste".
or epoxy glue that says "compare to W-D 40".
Or...
No clever in me tonight. I'll try again tomorrow.
CC Miranda the artrat (or am i?) Dec 5, 2008, 9:07pm EST
i can tell you that generic immodium is no way as strong as brand name immodium, much to my toilet's detriment.

(figured it was a fitting comment since you said you pondered this question on the potty)
Grems 'gremlin' Dec 5, 2008, 9:47pm EST
Dame: I, a humble gremlin, regret to inform you in the land of medications, the insurance company believes generic is just as good as brandname.
Heather W. Dec 6, 2008, 12:42am EST
I'm just comment stalking people.

I work for Kroger. If you complain loud and long enough you can return almost anything. Even if half of it is eaten. If you're really awesome at complaining, you'll get something free too. Threatening to shop at Walmart helps too.
Doyle ( IS SOOO 7 for 7 soon... ) C. Dec 9, 2008, 1:26pm EST
"Now what?"

Now you know. :)

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