Re:Americans, it turns out, would rather visit a store than ...
by asiachick on Wednesday May 27, 2020 @12:41PM
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This car has dents but those don't matter. Full price for you. Car still gets you from a to b just fine. This jacket has some holes and few stains but it will still keep you warm.
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Re:Americans, it turns out, would rather visit a store than ...
by hansvm on Thursday May 28, 2020 @02:57AM
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I know this isn't the point you're making, but the right dent patterns can increase fuel efficiency and make cars more desirable to some buyers.
Re:Americans, it turns out, would rather visit a store than ...
by saagarjha on Thursday May 28, 2020 @04:07AM
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Ok, now I need to know about these dent connoisseurs who measure their impact on fuel efficiency.
Re:Americans, it turns out, would rather visit a store than ...
by moosey on Wednesday May 27, 2020 @03:18PM
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Effectively, there is no difference between an apple and one with a bruise. I still get the same nutrition and taste, most other differences being unimportant.
A jacket with a hole has massive loss of effectiveness, and I don't receive a new jacket to wear each day.
A car with a dent has significant loss of value, not that it's something I'm terribly concerned with, I run all cars until they die.
Re:Americans, it turns out, would rather visit a store than ...
by Enginerrrd on Wednesday May 27, 2020 @03:32PM
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>Effectively, there is no difference between an apple and one with a bruise. I still get the same nutrition and taste, most other differences being unimportant.
That's simply not true. The bruises become rot spots and before getting there they introduce oxidation which affects taste. The shelf life is then also diminished not only for the bruised apple, but for any that are nearby.
Relatively speaking, I think the bruise on an apple is actually a measurably greater decrease in (relative) value than the dents in a car.