Are pricier name-brand markers actually worth it over store brand?

Reviewers split on this. r/Teachers commenters in our sample argue Expo lasts meaningfully longer than generics and is worth the cost, while others in the same threads say Amazon Basics and Crayola Take Note now match Expo at lower price-per-marker. The honest read is that name brands have a longevity edge that's narrowing, and for high-volume classroom use the cheaper bulk packs are increasingly defensible.