Sometimes! It depends on what kind of things I would buy!

sometimes . but not every time.

If I can afford.

No, I buy my clothes at sales time.

most of the time, a "branded" stufff would lasts longer than those of the cheaper brand. I mean no offense but in my early life, I don't have a bit of regret for buying a branded stuff... It's a good idea worth considering. Now that I have a family of my own, I would buy what we consider to be of standard quality - not too expensive, not too cheap, so as long as the thing can be used at least a year. :)