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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by potta_coffee on Monday July 31, 2023 @02:07PM (#36946524)
I understand the claim. I know my experience is anecdotal but I think it's common enough that many people can relate. I don't really need empirical evidence for this one.

I also think it's common sense that companies go out of business when there's no repeat buyers because their products last a lifetime.

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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by lotsofpulp on Monday July 31, 2023 @02:40PM (#36946999)
>I also think it's common sense that companies go out of business when there's no repeat buyers because their products last a lifetime.

I had not considered this, but I guess it would be a deterrent to offering long warranties.

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