# TLDR Review: Those Were The Days

*Published: 2024-10-25 | Updated: 2024-12-18 | Source: https://shopsavvy.com/reviews-tldr/those-were-the-days*

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## Verdict

Consider giving this product a miss based on the reviews. The quality issues such as flimsy build, unraveling cotton, and loss of control during use are significant drawbacks. It might be wise to explore other brands that emphasize sturdiness and effective performance. Your health and safety are worth the investment in a more reliable product.
**Top con:** The cotton swabs are of very low quality and do not perform well.

## Product: Those Were The Days
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## Cons
- The cotton swabs are of very low quality and do not perform well.
- The cotton unravels easily upon contact with any surface.
- There is a risk of the cotton completely separating from the stick.
- Users suggest opting for a higher-quality product instead.
- The material seems to have changed recently, affecting quality.
- The stock holding the cotton ends is flimsy, reducing control during use.
- Using the product feels more dangerous due to the lack of control.
- Some users regret purchasing and plan to switch to another brand.

## Last Seen Prices

*Each price is the last one ShopSavvy observed, on 2025-01-22; it may have changed since.*

| Retailer | Price | Availability | Last seen |
|----------|-------|-------------|-----------|
| [Instacart](https://shopsavvy.com/api/redirect/products/LnrmOU7r9gGCm82rU4hf/offers/775452d1-dc26-23d2-88a5-3da7144bd848?source=shopsavvy&medium=article-review-tldr) | $0.98  | In Stock | 2025-01-22 (may have changed) |

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