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Re:A Small London Company That Makes Beautiful Globes by kuschku on Sunday May 15, 2016 @05:44AM (#11700178)
> I suspect we will see more of this craft production of nice things at costs a large multiple of the cheapest mass-produced items.

That’s pretty much the business model of several european countries even – high tech, and nice things manifactured.

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Re:A Small London Company That Makes Beautiful Globes by alva on Sunday May 15, 2016 @02:42PM (#11702135)
It is also quite a nice way to shape your purchases. Buy very few things, but get the best quality you can afford. For me, it aligns nicely with a minimalist approach to life. See the Boots theory of socioeconomic unfairness.
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