expression, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
you get what you pay for; cheap things are often poor quality
Proverbial set phrase meaning that low price usually comes with low quality. Often used as a standalone comment or with ものだ.
安かろう悪かろうで、すぐに壊れてしまった。
You get what you pay for — it broke right away.
安かろう悪かろうの品を買うのはやめたほうがいい。
It's better not to buy cheap, poor-quality goods.