Re:Why are US consumers so angry? It's not just high prices
by doctorwho42 on Sunday July 12, 2026 @12:40AM
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Truly the response of a person of means who has never lived a life of do-withouts.
Re:Why are US consumers so angry? It's not just high prices
by monksy on Sunday July 12, 2026 @03:08AM
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At this point I seriously don't agree with you.
Considering cheap "junk" from China has gotten a heck of a lot better and competitive.
However the average good in the US has been overly inflated.
Re:Why are US consumers so angry? It's not just high prices
by m4x on Sunday July 12, 2026 @12:38AM
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What do you do when the expensive options are also junk? Relatively few manufacturers actually focus on quality today.
Re:Why are US consumers so angry? It's not just high prices
by giardini on Sunday July 12, 2026 @01:39AM
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Regardless of price why buy junk?
Re:Why are US consumers so angry? It's not just high prices
by m4x on Sunday July 12, 2026 @02:41AM
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I'm genuinely curious how you think we should avoid it? If I had to buy a household appliance tomorrow, or a new car, I cannot think of a single company I'd feel safe purchasing from.
Re:Why are US consumers so angry? It's not just high prices
by defrost on Sunday July 12, 2026 @01:40AM
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Gruen transfer confusion.
Cheap goods have always been junk. Buy less, better stuff. Buy once, cry once.