The $11 Shower Curtain That Taught Me Nothing
“Plot twist: I actually bought the best-reviewed shower curtain on Amazon. 87,000 reviews. $11. Sometimes the cheapest option IS the best option.”
LiBa PEVA Shower Curtain (Clear, 72x72)
87,654 reviews
Pros
- +87,000 reviews — the people's shower curtain
- +Non-toxic PEVA (no PVC smell)
- +Rust-proof grommets
- +It's $11. Eleven dollars.
- +Clear — maximizes shower light
Cons
- -It's a clear shower curtain. There's no con. It does its job.
- -No aesthetic points — it's purely functional
- -You need a decorative curtain in front of it if you have guests
Honestly, This Was the Right Call
87,654 reviews
Pros
- +87,000 reviews can't be wrong
- +Non-toxic, waterproof, cheap
- +Replaced every 6 months guilt-free at $11
- +I actually nailed this one
Cons
- -This comparison is just me bragging that I bought the right thing for once
The Story
I know what you're thinking. 'Glen, every other comparison is about how you bought the wrong thing.' Well, not this time. The LiBa PEVA shower curtain has EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND reviews on Amazon. It's $11. It's non-toxic. It's waterproof. It does its job.
This is what happens when the cheapest option is also the most-reviewed option. There's no premium shower curtain liner that's meaningfully better. They're all plastic sheets that keep water in your shower. The LiBa just happens to have more reviews than most products on my entire Amazon account.
I'm including this one because I need at least ONE example of not making a terrible purchase decision. For my self-esteem. Also because it's genuinely good advice: don't overthink your shower curtain liner. Buy the one with 87k reviews for $11 and spend your research time on something that matters. Like preferred stock. Or standing desk mats. Or literally anything I've reviewed on this page.
The Lesson
Sometimes the $11 option with 87,000 reviews is just the right answer. Don't overthink shower curtains.
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