ChrisB
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I have heard and read of this same thing occurring for all sorts of products. For tools, apparently the drill of brand X is a dramatically different drill if you buy it from Walmart versus Lowes. Apparently Walmart says, "we need to sell it for $40" and brand x re-engineers it to meet the budget.
Some of my husband's family are big discount food shoppers. They insist it's the same products of you buy Aldi Cheerios or brand-name Cheerios. Some products may be, but I've got to tell you, some certainly aren't because I have tastebuds.
But I am a very brand loyal shopper. I also admit to being somewhat of a food snob- I simply do not like bad tasting food. I would rather have less butter than have to eat margarine. If a store brand doesn't taste or perform as well, I'd rather deal with less of tge name brand than suffer.
As I understand it, this also goes for higher $ items (lawnmowers, etc.) when bought at Lowes or Home Depot, made to their specifications in order to meet their price requirements.