“A fool and his money are soon parted.”
I judge value by the pound. A pound of plastic and fabric is a pound of plastic and fabric no matter what shape it is formed or what name is embossed on it.
Same with cars, three tons of metal and plastic is three tons of metal and plastic whether is says Ford or Rolls Royce on the side.
These handbags only contain $10 worth of plastic and fabric.
I always look for the best product at the lowest price. An expensive purse for me would be $20. I have bought purses for less than $10 that held up for a long, long time. If I were wealthy, I still wouldn't buy a designer purse. I'd prefer a jacket with lots of hidden pockets.
Hmmmm ...
Based on personal experience ...
"Three tons of metal and plastic" with a Toyota brand on the side is worth a lot more than "three tons of metal and plastic" with a Ford or Chevrolet badge on the side.