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Why can't unbranded products also be fixed?

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Why can't unbranded products also be fixed?

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Even if branded products can be brought to fix for free, can't you also fix cheaper, higher quality products as well? The higher quality products might not even break.

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Children do not make money and should not waste their parents' money

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Children do not make money and should not waste their parents' money

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Everyone knows that when something becomes overly popular, there will be a bunch of copycats. When we continue to purchase products from these popular brands, fake products, who create poor quality products for an even more expensive price, will be created.

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child labor is used in fashion factories.

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child labor is used in fashion factories.

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Children are sent to factories to work and hardly get any rest. These children can die or be hurt if anything happens. These children should be given school and education.

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Child Labour In The Fashion Industry - Good On You

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Child labour affects hundreds of millions of children worldwide and the consumption of fast fashion is one main reason for its existence.

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Market products can be just as good quality as the fashionable, brand-named one

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Market products can be just as good quality as the fashionable, brand-named one

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Many market products can be just as good quality as brand-name goods, and they are for a better price. Why waste your money on a good-quality branded product in a fashion store when you can get it for a cheaper price?

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Brand name products will always be change.

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Brand name products will always be change.

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Companies use child labor  in factories.

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Companies use child labor  in factories.

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Companies such as H&M, Nestle and Apple employ children to make a profit out of it. Do children deserve it? They should be at school learning, playing and making friends.

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Despite global efforts and petitions from humanitarian groups, there are still many major companies around the world that employ child labour - knowingly or otherwise - in order to make a profit. As business rely on increasingly globalised supply chains, the ethical and legal practices of the contractors and subcontractors that they use can become murky, and while many of the organisations on this list make the right noises about ending such practices, the reality is that they need to take a lot more responsibility for how their products are sourced and manufactured.

We, as consumers, also have a responsibility, too. Although it might be easy to turn a blind eye to the world of child labour, it is something that continues to deserve our scrutiny and concern. These companies might be doing great things in their field, but by using work crews that include children, they are enabling the growth of an illicit and miserable industry. Drawing public attention to their activity - or lack of, in many cases - might be our best hope of making a real and lasting change.

With this in mind, here are 10 companies that use child labour.

1. Nestlé

Despite signing an industry agreement in 2001 to eradicate child labour from their Ghana and Ivory Coast-based cocoa farms, Nestlé - one of the largest and most recognisable consumer brands in the world - continues to receive criticism for the ongoing employment abuses in their supply chain. In 2005, a lawsuit bought against the company by former child workers lead to a damning investigation by the Fair Labor Association (FLA), and although the confectionary giant subsequently introduced new measures to tackle the problem, clearly they have not worked.

Terry Collingsworth, the human rights lawyer who filed the original lawsuit, alleged in October 2018 that Nestlé has since failed to meet its own eradication targets, with the US appeals court allowing his longstanding legal challenge to proceed; the Swiss-based food producer are now also facing a separate class-action lawsuit from US human rights activist Dannell Tomasella, who claims that the company are lying to consumers by failing to disclose their ongoing involvement in child labour. For their part, Nestlé acknowledges that the 'risk of child labour' in its supply chain cannot be 'fully removed' but that they are 'determined to tackle the problem'.

2. H&M

Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz - better known as H&M - are no strangers to human rights controversies; it has faced allegations of neglect in regards to workers' rights across its various production factories, while its sustainability practices have also drawn criticism in recent years. Perhaps the most alarming charges levelled at the fast fashion giants, though, concern the reports that they have been using child labour in Myanmar, Bangladesh and Cambodia - and paying as little as 13 pence an hour for the privilege.

An alarming drop in their 2018 profits suggests that customer patience may be growing thin, but H&M seems undeterred about their ethical and moral role in this process; in a public statement, the company was quick to point out that the legal working age in Myanmar is 14. Unfortunately, despite the issuing of a token condemnation of general child labour practices, this blaise attitude suggests that H&M are unlikely to change their ways anytime soon.

3. Philip Morris

The tobacco industry has long been comfortable in its role as public enemy number one, and it's therefore unsurprising to find no less than three of its biggest players on this list; one of them, the US cigarette giant Philip Morris - which owns Marlboro - has a long history of exploiting children.

In 2010, the company admitted that children as young as 10 had been forced into labour on its contracted tobacco farms in Kazakhstan, with allegations by the Human Rights Watch (HRW) suggesting that passports had been confiscated in order to prevent them escaping; the HRW also claims that Philip Morris was then 'slow' to implement their suggestions for tackling the issue. Clearly, there are still ongoing issues with their providers elsewhere in the globe, too, with a Guardian investigation published in June 2018 alleging that child labour on the company's contracted farms - particularly in Malawi - is 'rampant'.

4. Microsoft

Despite Microsoft's global reputation as both a top employer and a philanthropic pioneer, allegations surfaced in October 2018 that child labour was being used to extract cobalt for the company in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC); investigators for Amnesty International claim that children as young as 7 are mining the product in toxic and hostile conditions for 12 hours a day.

Unsurprisingly, Microsoft has moved quickly to address the allegations, producing a report in late 2018 that details the actions they have taken to eradicate this practice; Amnesty remains sceptical, though, stating that while there is 'real evidence of change' on the ground in the DRC, there is still a 'long way to go' to meet both their own concerns and international standards in general.

5. Sports Direct

Another global company that has struggled with its public image and perception, Sports Direct - and, in particular, its controversial owner, Mike Ashley - have repeatedly come under fire for dubious employment practices; the UK-based clothing and sports equipment giant can now add child labour to its charge sheet.

The company's Lonsdale clothing line - a key part of Sports Direct's public brand - is produced in factories in Myanmar, with testimonies from workers detailing how the practice is rife. The company doesn't seem too bothered, though, describing the workers' statements as 'anecdotal and uncorroborated', before later claiming to condemn child labour practices.

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6. British American Tobacco (BAT)

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Despite being the biggest listed tobacco company in the world (Lucky Strike, Pall Mall and Rothmans are among its brands), BAT has faced numerous accusations of enabling child labour practices; in 2016, reports surfaced of children working in hostile conditions on BAT tobacco farms in Bangladesh, something that the company stringently refutes.

In spite of their protestations, concern is still present over the welfare of children and their labour use on BAT's tobacco farms all over the world; Marty Otanez, an academic at the University of Colorado, claims that child labour is present 'in every segment [of] the tobacco production process', and that BAT see any proposed changes as a threat to their annual profit sheets. The company itself, meanwhile, is happy to continue turning a blind eye, despite the accusations put to them; speaking at its AGM in April 2018, chairman Richard Burrows claimed that BAT has 'not got any questions to answer in respect of these issues'.

7. Apple

Apple has cultivated a reputation as an innovative brand, always at the forefront of technology and a dream job for many graduates and interns. But, perhaps unsurprisingly for a company that produces so many units, questions have been raised about what exactly goes on in its supply chain; following the discovery that a Chinese contractor was employing 74 minors in 2013, the company also admitted that its bestselling iPhone X product was being made by schoolchildren.

There were fresh claims in October 2018, too, of school students under the age of 18 being made to manufacture Apple Watches under the guise of a company 'internship'. The contractor in question, based in southwest China, also manufactures products for other tech giants such as Dell, Amazon and Siemens. The company says that it wants to end all child labour practices, although its contractors are still permitted to hire 'interns' to work in such a way.

8. New Look

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The UK-based fashion retailer is also involved in the Myanmar factory scandals that have bought H&M and Sports Direct into disrepute; unlike its competitors, though, New Look is at least willing to accept that there is an issue and have pledged to 'work with suppliers and partners in Myanmar to address the findings'. This includes a remediation programme in which underage workers are removed from factories, returned to school and reimbursed with a similar wage.

The company also claims to have let their suppliers know that they are 'against' the use of Uzbek raw cotton due to child labour exploitation there, although by their own admission, they still place responsibility for the investigation of cotton sourcing in the hands of their contractors - not themselves.

9. JTI

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Japan Tobacco International (JTI) are also involved in the child labour cases involving tobacco farmers in Malawi; unlike their competitors, though, JTI buys the tobacco leaf directly, meaning it has a key say in the prices that are set and the conditions that workers operate in. In the Guardian's June 2018 report, researchers found that children work at their family's behest on the tobacco farms, a practice that is condoned by JTI (and other leaf buyers) with the justification that 'handling dried tobacco is not considered as hazardous [as working with wet leaves]'.

Indeed, according to the report, JTI (and BAT) consider it not just acceptable, but even beneficial, for children between 13 and 15 to work on the farms, provided it is 'light work, permitted by local law'. It also points out that its internal ARISE scheme has removed more than 39,000 children from labour exploitation across the world.

10. Hershey's

Like Nestlé, the US-based confectionary giant, Hershey's, has run into serious labour explotation problems on their west African cocoa farms; like Nestlé, they are also now facing legal action for their practices from Dannell Tomasella, who has also targeted Mars. Tomasella's lawsuit - filed, as with the Nestlé case, by law firm Hagens Berman - claims that Hershey's have repeatedly abandoned any serious attempt to implement the Harkin-Engel Protocol of which they are signatories, resulting in widespread child labour practices on their supply farms.

The company, which sells popular confectionary including Kit Kats, Peppermint Patties and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, argues that it 'does not tolerate, and is committed to preventing, child labour across the entire supply chain', but according to Tomasella and his legal advisors, Hershey's is simply not doing enough.

Child labour remains one of the biggest issues of our time and while international humanitarian companies might be doing their best to turn things around, many companies continue to fund cheap labour and sweatshops in the production of their goods. While amnesty groups draw attention to the very worst cases, there is still an alarming rate going on and if we really want to make a change, we should pay attention to the products we buy, and the factories we fund as a result.

Join the conversation! Are there any companies that you think should be added to the list? Let us know in the comments section below.

Any views or opinions expressed within this article are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of CareerAddict and/or DeltaQuest Media Ltd. This article is an updated version of an earlier article originally published on 10 October 2016.

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10 Companies that Still Use Child Labour

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You'll be shocked to learn that some of your favourite companies are using child labour. #ChildLabour

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Higher price does not mean higher quality

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Higher price does not mean higher quality

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When the price goes higher, usually because of the brand label, the quality may not be that worthy of your money. Psychologists show that when people see the item is expensive, they naturally think it is of better quality, but not always.

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You don't have to "pay" to get status, confidence, and the ability to fit in.

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You don't have to "pay" to get status, confidence, and the ability to fit in.

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Although brand names are more expensive, perhaps the appeal is that you aren’t only paying for the logo but also for status, confidence, and for the ability to fit in. But think about it, people who become your friend because you are wearing brand name product might not be your true friend. But in the opposite, if you donate money to the charity and gain some friends, they are your true friends because they respect you, and you will also feel happier because you helped people in need and also because you are not "bankrupt"

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How do you name a brand or product? How do you market a brand or product? You can't answer those questions until you understand the difference between a brand and product. In upcoming posts here on the AYTM blog, I'll teach you how to name a brand or product, but first, let's analyze the differences between them.

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There are several fundamental differences between a brand and a product (or a service). If you can make the distinction between the following differences, you're on your way to understanding brands vs. products.

Of course, it's important to understand that popular products can become brands unto themselves and brand names can be used to refer to products. While it can get a bit confusing, the fundamental differences between products and brands identified below should help you clear up some of that confusion.

Companies Make Products and Consumers Make Brands

A product is made by a company and can be purchased by a consumer in exchange for money while brands are built through consumer perceptions, expectations, and experiences with all products or services under a brand umbrella. For example, Toyota's product is cars. Its umbrella brand is Toyota and each product has its own more specific brand name to distinguish the various Toyota-manufactured product lines from one another. Without a product, there is no need for a brand.

Products Can Be Copied and Replaced but Brands Are Unique

A product can be copied by competitors at anytime. When Amazon launched the Kindle e-reader device, it didn't take long for competitors to come out with their own branded versions of an e-reader product. However, the brand associated with each e-reader device offers unique value based on the perceptions, expectations, and emotions that consumers develop for those brands through previous experiences with them.

Similarly, a product can be replaced with a competitor's product if consumers believe the two products offer the same features and benefits. Products with low emotional involvement are typically easily replaced. For example, do you really care what brand of milk you buy or do you primarily just care that the milk you buy is fresh and includes the fat percentage that you want?

Products Can Become Obsolete but Brands Can Be Timeless

Remember VHS players? With the introduction of DVD players and more recently DVR devices and streaming video services, VHS players have become obsolete. The same thing happened to 8-track tapes, vinyl records, cassettes, and CDs. Today, most people buy their music in digital format and listen to it on their iPods. The Elvis Presley brand is timeless, but no one buys Elvis music on cassettes anymore.

Products Are Instantly Meaningful but Brands Become Meaningful over Time.

When you launch a new product, it's easy to make that product instantly meaningful and useful to consumers because it serves a specific function for them. However, a brand is meaningless until consumers have a chance to experience it, build trust with it, and believe in it. That's why the 3 steps to brand building include consistency, persistence, and restraint. It takes time and effort to convince consumers to believe in your brand.

Consider Google as an example. When Google first hit the Internet scene it offered a simple product - a search engine. That product was instantly meaningful to consumers because it helped them find information online quickly. However, the Google brand didn't become meaningful to consumers until people had a chance to use the Google search engine product and see for themselves that it really was a better search engine. Through those experiences, consumers began to trust that the Google brand could deliver faster and better information online. Today, when Google launches a new product (like Google+ recently), people are quick to try those products because they trust the Google brand.

Now that you understand the differences between a brand and a product, stay tuned for my upcoming articles on AYTM.com about how to name a brand and how to name a product.
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Brand or Product - What Is the Difference?

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How do you name a brand or product? How do you market a brand or product? You can't answer those questions until you understand the difference between a brand and product. In upcoming posts here on the AYTM blog, I'll teach you how to name a brand or product, but first, let's analyze the differences between them.

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Brand names should not matter, we shouldn't judge a piece of clothing for their brand or tag, we should judge the clothes by quality, and the way I see it, people are looking at the clothes choices, and even though the  clothing makes you feel like you fit into society, people are saying you fit in, because of the clothes you are wearing, those people like you, not for your personality, but for the expensive clothes you wear.

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People use their clothes and shoes to make friends

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People use their clothes and shoes to make friends

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People often buy clothes and shoes from popular brand-names not only to look cool, but also to impress their classmates/workers, and make new friends. This is an incorrect attitude. Clothes should be worn for comfort, not to show off. Adding on,  we should not use clothing to make friends, as they will not be real and will not only pretend to be your friend and eventually ditch you, but they will also use you for your fame and wealth

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Children judge and taunt others that have the same product only without the brand name

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Children judge and taunt others that have the same product only without the brand name

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Children are  taunting friends because they do not have the brand name on the same product making them feel left out and isolated. Hence this will make them go begging to their parents to pay more for the same product with the brand-name.

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The smaller brand have less chance for people to buy them, and the ones that are handmade with no brand have even less chance

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The smaller brand have less chance for people to buy them, and the ones that are handmade with no brand have even less chance

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if people are only buying the clothes with brand names, the smaller brands have a very slim chance of people buying it, even if the quality is better than brand names, people still decide to buy the brand names, we shouldn't buy the clothes for their brand name, we should buy the products for quality, and in some cases, price.

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Some argue that brand names spark conversation.

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Someone across the room might approach you wondering where you bought that “great” bag! While this might be true, do you really want to talk to someone who only approached you because of something you are wearing instead of something that is related to your virtue

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Brand-name products may not always be comfortable.

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Brand-name products may not always be comfortable.

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People should not care less about the brand name tag, but in terms of comfort, is it actually worth it? People should care more about how comfy the piece of clothing is and not the brand name tag

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When there are brand-names in a  piece of clothing, the price goes up, also, it increases the number of people wanting them. People start to overspend on clothes and missing out on normal life, they don't have enough money to go over a normal life, some may even go bankrupt! Not only are there some, there is a whole list

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10 Subliminal Retailing Tricks That You're Probably Falling For

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Consumer experience these days is not simply designed-it's engineered. Research determines the ads we see, the scents and sounds we encounter in stores, even the way a salesperson might casually touch your arm. It's not all high-tech brain science, but here are some of the tricks companies use to entice you to spend more.

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Buy one brand-name  products can buy 2 or 3 same one at others produ.

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Buy one brand-name  products can buy 2 or 3 same one at others produ.

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Many people like Nike.But buy a  pair of Nike  shoes need 1200 dollars buy other just need 500.And they are same things.Even the cheaper one is better.

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You are paying more money for a product that can be bought at a much lower price just so that you can show off to your friend

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You are paying more money for a product that can be bought at a much lower price just so that you can show off to your friend

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Why buy a shirt $1000 more just for the brand on it, are you sure it is worth it? It might make you feel a sense of belonging but why not just donate your money to the charity, wouldn't people respect you more?

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Two opinionated writers give us their points of view on whether brands really matter.

Brand Name Buyer
By Shari Eisen
Tired of being told that brand name clothing just isn't worth the price, and that by wearing them you're being superficial? Well, buying brand names go beyond what the critics say.

If I walk into a store and see a plain t-shirt for $20 and a popular brand I recognize on sale for $25, I'm far more likely to buy the brand because I know that I'm buying a good quality product from a reliable company. After all, high-end companies will ensure superior quality in order to uphold their reputations. And if I get great shirts from a particular brand name, I also expect other products by the same brand to be well made. However, I'm not sure what I'm getting with no-name labels.

Generally, the first impression that someone has of you is focused on the image that you choose to project. For instance, if you don't take care of your appearance, others may think that you're disorganized. Brand name clothing gives a positive impression to everyone around you.

If you see someone else sporting your favourite brand, it's easy to spark a conversation. Even if you're shy, you will be much more self-assured because you know that you've got something in common with the other person. Self-esteem is a huge part of being a young woman, so a small boost in confidence can have a tremendous effect. Confidence allows us to try new things without the fear of rejection or failure. So, why shouldn't we have something that gives us that "I'm unstoppable" feeling?

I'll admit that part of the appeal of brand names may be how something looks, but I can't help it if I love the look of Diesel jeans or a Coach bag! "I like being the centre of attention sometimes," a friend tells me.

Brand name clothing and accessories are designed to appeal to consumers, and they do so very well. There's no point in buying something that you don't like, so if you like the brand name item, go for it!

Brand name products bring us good quality merchandise, confidence in ourselves and great looking items. That certainly sounds worth it to me.

No Name Necessary
By Arfeen Malick
Michael Kors, Coach, Juicy Couture, Burberry, Chanel: brand names swirl around in your head. The big names come with even bigger price tags. You pause for a millisecond and think, "Why am I wearing someone's logo and advertising for them?" The thought quickly disintegrates as another trendy label catches your eye. You've already picked out the perfect skirt to complete the outfit.

Perhaps in all this confusion you ignore the price or maybe you're sucked into this brand name world without knowing it. Whatever the reason, you walk up to the $50 designer label t-shirt, pull it off the rack and head towards the dressing room. The almost identical (but lacking the right label) $15 t-shirt from the previous store is forgotten along with your budget for today.

So why do some people put in the extra cash for the logo while others couldn't care less? Jackie Burkhart (played by Mila Kunis), the fashion-conscious member of the gang on That 70s Show, feels more secure in her brand name clothes. On the show, in response to accusations of her being insecure, she screams, "I am not insecure! This is a designer sweater, this is designer eye shadow and those are designer shoes, and they make me feel INCREDIBLY secure!" Is she right? Perhaps those teens buying strictly brand names are looking to their clothes for self-confidence. By wearing the hottest t-shirt they try to avoid the awkwardness of fitting in, thinking that their clothes will provide comfort, much like a security blanket. They believe wearing brand names will automatically put them into a category labelled "cool & trendy". To some, fitting in right away based on appearance is more appealing than making friends based on personality. Of course, our clothes should somewhat represent our personalities but they shouldn't replace them.

Brand names have become a method to display status. Label kings and queens say they buy clothes and accessories because they represent who they are, but really, how can a t-shirt that is owned by nearly half the population represent an individual?

Also bizarre is the fact that some people will buy a plain 100% cotton, white tank top for way too much money because it has some sought-after tag sewn into the back (where no-one can even see it!), while a similar top can be found elsewhere for a fraction of the cost. Some suggest that the higher the price the better the quality, but isn't 100% cotton just 100% cotton?

Some also argue that brand names spark conversation. Someone across the room might approach you wondering where you bought that "great" (code for designer) bag! While this might be true, do you really want to talk to someone who only approached you because of something you are wearing?

Although brand names are more expensive, perhaps the appeal is that you aren't only paying for the logo but also for status, confidence, and for the ability to fit in. But wait a minute, can't I get all those things for free?

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Clothes are meant for wearing, not for looking at the brands

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People are missing the main point of clothes. For wearing! If we keep being picky about labels, not only are we leaving many people without jobs, the main point is that we don't need brand-name labels in order to wear clothes. When you wear most clothes, you cannot even see the label usually, so why bother?

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clothes may not have many different, wearing brand name is just for show of you are rich, no more purpose.

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if people always want to buy brand name, but some brand name 's quality is bad, so people will often buy new, and then will love them,so they will pursue them, finally people will because brand name to be poor and sad.

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Brand name products are often been copy and make into fake ones

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Brand name products are often been copy and make into fake ones

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There is some  brand name products in the market is fake and only some people can spot it and the rest will be cheat and lost money.

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A cheaper product from a less known brand can have an even better quality then a more expensive product from a more popular brand-name

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A cheaper product from a less known brand can have an even better quality then a more expensive product from a more popular brand-name

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Although people argue that the more popular brand-names are more trusty and reliable, I highly disagree. Since those big brands are more popular, they put less effort into making a product and just produce mass amounts in a casual manner, and just slap a label name in the centre of the shirt and give a ridiculous price tag, still having plenty of costumers purchasing their product. However, for smaller brands, since they are less popular, they will have more time to put more effort and time into producing the product for you handmade, often selling for an even cheaper price. So, would you rather purchase a ridiculously expensive item with a low quality, just with the brand name slacked on top of it, or would you rather buy a reasonably priced item with high quality, handmade especially for you

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People prefer brand name products than to possibly higher quality, smaller brand or no-brand name items.

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People prefer brand name products than to possibly higher quality, smaller brand or no-brand name items.

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Even if people  have cheaper, higher quality choices, they still choose the expensive, lower quality choices that are from big brand names.

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People pay more for brand-name products compared to similar items

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People pay more for brand-name products compared to similar items

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Brand-name products cost more than the similar items. More people will choose to buy the one with the better name and the higher price, compared to the one with the bad name but better price, even if they are both selling the exact same things.

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Imagine walking down the baking aisle at your grocery store, stocking up on your favorite kitchen pantry staples. You reach for Ghirardelli Chocolate semi-sweet chocolate chips, but then see the generic Great Value semi-sweet chocolate chips on the shelf below for almost $1 less. You hesitate, pick up both bags and scan the ingredient lists for any major discrepancies.

The products look the same -- so what do you choose: the better name or the better price? Herein lies the brand dilemma, where consumers are often faced with the difficult decision of foregoing an item with a recognized and trusted name for a store brand version for a few dollars less.
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Not taking taste or texture into account, we compared the prices of popular brand name foods with their generic counterpart to identify the exact cost trade-off of choosing name over value. We used Wal-Mart's 'Great Value' store brand products consistently in comparison with the biggest brand names, respectively.

Are you willing to give up Chobani, Jif and Kellogg's to save a few extra bucks -- or does it pay off to splurge? After seeing the prices below, you may want to think twice next time you're at the grocery store.

View the prices of 10 generic vs. brand name products:

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you can buy the same thing at a much cheaper price without the brand-name

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People are paying more because of brand names when they can actually buy the same thing at a cheaper price just that the only difference is that there is no brand name. Sure the quallity might be a little higher but is it really worth paying $950 for just a brand name?

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It harms children, leaving no time for them to play or socialise. We are still in our childhood, so we should understand how much pain the children feel.

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Wearing brand-name products makes one arrogant

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Wearing brand-name products makes one arrogant

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Buying an overpriced product solely for the purpose of bragging encourages poor values in individuals, and this also excludes people who cannot afford them. Relationships with other people will be affected by such a poor decision.