They Used To Last 50 Years

Re:They Used To Last 50 Years by rosege on Sunday March 19, 2017 @08:02PM (#13910642)

If I can buy $500 ones that last 10 years I will be better off than buying 1 for $4500 that lasts 50. Although the planet wont be

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Re:They Used To Last 50 Years by repsilat on Sunday March 19, 2017 @08:21PM (#13910727)

And then account for interest, inflation, improved efficiency and possibly future reductions in cost -- a $500 one that lasts 10 years might be a better investment than a $4500 one that lasts 1000.

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Re:They Used To Last 50 Years by jimmies on Monday March 20, 2017 @02:54AM (#13912272)

Having to worry about safety (electric shocks, leaks, fires, short circuiting) when something breaks, hauling big heavy appliances in and out of the house, selecting new ones,... those are costs you have to factor in when choosing to go with the shit that doesn't last. I'd prefer having the stuff that lasts longer for a little bit more money if I had a choice.

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Re:They Used To Last 50 Years by rosege on Thursday March 23, 2017 @07:49PM (#13945415)

I would too - but 10 years would be ok

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