I grudge paying so much for such inferior goods.

我不愿花这么多钱买次品。

The firm had received bad publicity over a defective product.

该公司因为一件次品而受到媒体攻击。

The reputation of the firm was blown upon for passing substandard products off as first-class merchandise.

该公司因把次品当正品售而名誉扫地。