You get what you pay for meaning

What does the saying 'You get what you pay for' mean?

Idiom: You get what you pay for

Meaning: Something that is very low in price is not usually of very good quality.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Money | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
Contributor: Ann Hedley
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