During the holiday season people tend to spend more money than usual on items they wouldn’t purchase on any given day.

It is not uncommon to see name brand items plastered across Christmas wish lists all across the nation.

The question I often find myself asking is: what exactly are we as consumers paying for when we buy that name brand product with that tiny little emblem stitched onto the chest setting it apart from similar (much cheaper) items?

Granted, some name brand products make their products more durable and of better quality than the competition, however a lot of times consumers can find the same product without that tiny emblem stitched across it for a much cheaper price.

I would like to reiterate that during the holidays we find ourselves spending more than usual and more often than not do not mind spending that extra cash for specific name brand products.

Is it really worth it?

Is it truly worth it or is this just another way for corporate companies to take advantage of us little people for the simple fact that we will pay the price (even if it is not worth it).

These big-name companies take advantage of people and have manipulated budgets and what people see as reasonably priced items over time.

These company’s products are manufactured in China for very cheap and then shipped overseas and they double or even triple the price. These brands are making back double what they put into these products.

Although I feel taken advantage of when it comes to these products, I, like everyone else will continue to purchase these name brands and will continue to be taken advantage of because it is the way it works. It is sad but money makes the world go around.

Every single area of life revolves around some sort of connection to money.