Have you ever bought an inexpensive item and been shocked at how well it works and lasts?

Have you ever bought an inexpensive item and been shocked at how well it works and lasts?
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You’re lucky. I’ve heard horror stories about inexpensive Android tablets. This is different. I buy almost all my aloha shirts off eBay. Most new aloha shirts cost $85 to $150. I can get almost new shirts on Amazon for $20 to $30. I buy only specific labels that I know are good quality. I have some shirts that are 20 years old. As a matter of fact, the shirt I’m wearing today is 20 years old.
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