Thread: Worth the price

Originally Posted by tcrideshd

I actually agree Green Mountain is a fine soap,, it's somewhere around number 5 for me, and if your wanting a decent soap that performs and doesn't cost a lot, plus willing to have a mediocre after shave skin feeling and a scent that is common, this is a soap for anyone wanting decent shaving soap at a decent price for the price minded folks, I don't mind the better or in somes opinion only , more expensive soaps because I haven't found a soap that is really expensive. I,ve worked hard all my life and I,m willing to spend it on something I want , believe me I,ve spent more on my wife's soap and perfume and not to mention the rocks she wears so I,m good what the higher end soaps cost, cause I can. But I suggest you try a wide range of soaps,mother you will know he difference. Tc

Have to agree TC... If ya got enough to burn it...... Might as well have a bon fire.
Cause at the end..... Ya can't take it with ya.
The only thing you can....are the memories[emoji482]

Over on B&B a guy is selling samples of MdC.
I never felt the urge to buy such expensive soaps. My favourites ATM are Proraso and Weleda. Weleda has a very pleasant lavender fragrance. But Arko is very good as well, I only don't like its scent. Remember: expensive isn't per se better.

But then again cheap isn't per se better either. Tc

There is nothing in that Forbes article about the placebo effect that has any relevence to this discussion.

Originally Posted by tcrideshd

But then again cheap isn't per se better either. Tc

You're quite right. The cheap brands I mentioned are good enough for me.

Artisanal soaps like most artisanal products are more expensive due to more labour-intensive production, more expensive ingredients and the higher per item cost of small scale production. The higher cost of ingredients will be partly due to the absolute value of the ingredient but also the smaller amounts a small scale artisanal producer buys. Therefore only a fraction of the additional price you pay for artisanal products goes towards higher quality.

Originally Posted by Utopian

There is nothing in that Forbes article about the placebo effect that has any relevence to this discussion.

It might tell you US members of SRP are more prone to the placebo effect of expensive soaps and creams. Which puts you at a higher risk than me when you buy something expensive.