Have you ever wondered when you buy for example, a poor mans dremel, cheap gadgets, computers, televisions, even tables and chairs - that they don't either last, or barely outlast their intended warranty periods?
And yeah I'm aware that it is just a way to maximize profits, because, as things get broken faster, you can sell them more. You've guessed by now where I'm going, when I'm asking, should it be so?
For example, I stepped into this mine a year ago, when I bought a cheap mans dremel from a reputable multinational hardware store. It lasted me for a solid 5 HOURS of work, until it broke down. Jesus christ! I still haven't had the guts to take it back to the damn place, so frustrated I became after finding this quality out in a remote place, relying on this gadget.
Well, now that we know, cheap won't buy you any good (at least it is more probable to get a bad unit) what about buying expensive gadgets? Would it help? Well, see, that is the trick that makes me anxious. How do you know, that this double or triple the price gadget will actually last with you long enough to forget about its price? And how do you know, that you don't pay for the brand only, like with some mobile phone manufacturers for example? And the answer iiis: you simply don't know.
When people buy new and expensive gadgets, I feel that they do a bit of research on it, look for reviews, Youtube videos and so on. I do it as well. But, as everything on this planet is simply business, so is reviewing gadgets for the benefit of the manufacturer. Often you find, that these reviews have some bias after all. Usually it comes from the endless pockets of companies. And this makes it tricky, and even if a review would be fair, reviewers often test the product for a very limited time, or may receive better units of the same product and so on. That's why they say: "at least in my unit!", ha ha!
Another problem is that, with many products you can see that the components inside a certain amplifier, computer and so on, are the same in cheaper and in more expensive models. It means that you buy a trick or two more, only to find that the quality components you thought you'd invest in are either almost or completely nonexistent. To put it simply: they'll charge you for the things that you don't need, and trick you to believe that there is actually a better performance or quality, while it is only of a minor improvement.
Then, there is always the pricing: If you buy some tables and chairs from big giants such as "insert here a cheap furniture manufacturer", they won't last long or they're crooked by their nature. If you want one that does last, expect to pay for a dude to custom build it for you for 10x more. Just crazy, all in all.
There is no ending to this, I'm afraid. Consumers want cheap things, and manufacturers want more profit - thus this cycle is a never ending one. I'm very concerned about the impact it also has on our nature. This expendable consumerism must be directed towards quality, and resource wasting must be stopped. That is my hope for the future of us all.
Thank you for reading it through, should you know any tips on how to find quality, please let me and other readers know in da comments below. Your input is of high value to me. Thank you!
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