13 cheap things that are better than the expensive version
It’s not all about the price tag, you know.
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The saying goes that you get what you pay for, but there are certain items that go some way to disproving that long-held belief.
From custard to comedy, a Twitter conversation started by playwright Lucy Prebble prompted people to suggest things that are better cheap than expensive – here are 12 of the best.
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Save your money everyone!