Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees (Post 36183121)

Miele,Bosch,Sebo & the tinned fray bentos pies (so dirty)

Originally Posted by tweetiepooh (Post 36183178)

Miele are a great brand - will have spares for 10yrs past end of production but usually don't need them.


I would probably look at branded knives and some other long life items.
Canon (cameras), HP (printers)


But these are items that can last a lifetime more than brands you keep buying.

Originally Posted by Taf (Post 36183047)

Some brands disappear, others become too expensive, so we switch to cheaper generic alternatives.

But which branded items have you always had at home, from childhood to now?

My list includes Germaline (antiseptic ointment), OXO and Bovril stock cubes, Bisto gravy powder or granules, and Fray Bentos tinned pies.

The ones I miss are Vesta Risotto and Paella. :(

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36183076)

Very few - even checked the food cupboards, and it’s mostly supermarket brands rather the "name" brands.

Probably Cadbury’s Dairy Milk & Dr Pepper are the only items that I have bought since my teenage years, and still do - the only other "brand" items we regularly buy are Lizzie’s Low Sugar granola, mini Shredded Wheat, Yorkshire Tea bags, Coke Zero, & San Pellegrino.

Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees (Post 36183121)

Miele,Bosch,Sebo & the tinned fray bentos pies (so dirty)

Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36183180)

HP ink cartridges don't last a lifetime and cost a fortune...

My brands:- Guiness, Black Sheep, Peroni. These don't tend to last long either.... :)