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Seaborn63 t1_jan8uob wrote

I've bought $2 underwear and $10 underwear. The $10 holds up in ways that justify the 500% price difference.

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governorslice t1_japchrk wrote

$2 is just disturbing. Even with the most brilliant supply chain, the fact a product like underwear can even make it on the shelf for that price is a serious red flag to me. What the hell is it made from? Who made it? How did it get transported here? There’s just no way quality was even remotely factored into the process.

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grave_plot t1_japdz4r wrote

It's subsidized by wage theft and exploitation. All the externalities are someone else's problem

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NydNugs t1_jaq0hq4 wrote

I wouldn't say "it holds up better enough to justify the price" , however, the experience is worth the price. I have to replace my costco underwear slightly more often than my saxx but the experience is worth the price over longevity cus you do get loads of pairs to bridge the gap if that's all you care about. If I had to quantify, the durability is like 20% superior and therefore durability to price isn't the value indicator to lean on.

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Seaborn63 t1_jaqma4z wrote

Original comment was more just an observation of "Yes, some things can be worth the price" and not a blanket statement about all things. And I do agree with you that price shouldn't the main indicator of quality

For me it really comes down to justification of the price. I wouldn't mind trying a pair for $10 to see what it's all about, and that's what I did. The important part comes after the purchase and that's the evaluation of the product. However with an increase in price also comes more scrutiny. I may be less willing to overlook some things at that $10 price point than I would have for the $2 pair.

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