Whatever offers the better value. Sometimes that’s spending more for something that’s more durable, reliable, or has more features. Other times, the lower cost basic one is good enough.
It depends. If I’m buying a framistan, generally I go for the modest mid-range model (even with the knowledge it may become discombobulated or pixilated over time).
However, when you’re talking about, say, thingamabobs or geegaws, I like to spoil myself and I generally get the best. Even if it means putting it on the ol’ charge card.
Otherwise, I just get whatever crap Meh is selling.
Usually the last years model unless they really made some significant upgrades to it. Plus, I usually pull out (or up) Consumer Reports and see what they have to say. Usually keep one year of old issues to compare the differences between the two items I’m interested in.
Generally, I go for the lowest priced well-rated version of a product that has as all of the features I need. Sometimes that’s the lowest price, sometimes that’s a mid-range, and sometimes it’s whatever meh’s selling.
It always depends. I generally navigate by reviews and planned use (sometimes features), and only then price.
Sometimes I will put off buying a thing indefinitely for lack of a good enough choice at a low enough price. If I can buy one “good” thing that looks like it’ll last for years, I’ll tend to do that.
List the prices for all the items when you have 3 or more different models! Don’t just list a range and then expect me to click buy when I want to know the price of the middle item. Lame!
I definitely get the older high-end model. For example, I use a 22" 4K monitor that was manufactured 15 years ago. It works well, it’s 16:10, and there’s still nothing else quite like it.
Whatever offers the better value. Sometimes that’s spending more for something that’s more durable, reliable, or has more features. Other times, the lower cost basic one is good enough.
The most whatever available for whatever I have in my wallet at the time. I don’t go into hock for stuff.
@cranky1950 Seems like a good policy.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hock_(anatomy)
It depends. If I’m buying a framistan, generally I go for the modest mid-range model (even with the knowledge it may become discombobulated or pixilated over time).
However, when you’re talking about, say, thingamabobs or geegaws, I like to spoil myself and I generally get the best. Even if it means putting it on the ol’ charge card.
Otherwise, I just get whatever crap Meh is selling.
Usually the last years model unless they really made some significant upgrades to it. Plus, I usually pull out (or up) Consumer Reports and see what they have to say. Usually keep one year of old issues to compare the differences between the two items I’m interested in.
Generally, I go for the lowest priced well-rated version of a product that has as all of the features I need. Sometimes that’s the lowest price, sometimes that’s a mid-range, and sometimes it’s whatever meh’s selling.
It always depends. I generally navigate by reviews and planned use (sometimes features), and only then price.
Sometimes I will put off buying a thing indefinitely for lack of a good enough choice at a low enough price. If I can buy one “good” thing that looks like it’ll last for years, I’ll tend to do that.
List the prices for all the items when you have 3 or more different models! Don’t just list a range and then expect me to click buy when I want to know the price of the middle item. Lame!
For technology I go for the best I can afford… Knowing it becomes obsolete so quickly, I want it to last as long as possible.
For other items, I look for best value that has the features I want.
The rancid item?
@f00l … the Rancid item?
@f00l
I definitely get the older high-end model. For example, I use a 22" 4K monitor that was manufactured 15 years ago. It works well, it’s 16:10, and there’s still nothing else quite like it.