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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by wizofaus on Monday July 31, 2023 @03:34PM (#36947650)
If I could choose between a $1000 appliance with a 10-year warranty and a $500 one with a 5-year warranty I know what I'd go with. But that sort of choice is virtually never available.
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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by keymon-o on Monday August 07, 2023 @04:53AM (#37031998)
I missed this comment, sorry for the late reply. A warranty system guarantees for free repairs or replacements but doesn't guarantee for a reliable product.

Plus choosing a $1000 for a 10-year warranty would be a very bad deal, since $500 guarantees you 5-year product, additional working time or ability to sell and repurchase of an improved version of a product. Minus could be inflation or less reliable product in the future.

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