governorslice
governorslice t1_iv06jho wrote
Reply to comment by cherlin in Shoes like Vans that don't suck? by ClarkAlmighty
You know what I mean. What’s the point of this entire thread then?
governorslice t1_iuzjkv1 wrote
Reply to comment by Houseplantkiller123 in Shoes like Vans that don't suck? by ClarkAlmighty
A friend said their Ecco shoes were not BIFL. A few years back though
governorslice t1_isvtz9z wrote
Reply to comment by shortstockymutt in Have there been any studies done on "high quality" products lasting longer than their budget counterparts? by crushed-tomatoes
Yep, pretty much!
governorslice t1_issawiq wrote
Reply to comment by tebla in Have there been any studies done on "high quality" products lasting longer than their budget counterparts? by crushed-tomatoes
That said, planned obsolescence research would be an interesting read in itself! I just learned it is slightly broader and includes built-in obsolescence (I guess products that aren’t deliberately made to break, but also clearly made for the very short term?)
governorslice t1_isruwm6 wrote
Reply to comment by tebla in Have there been any studies done on "high quality" products lasting longer than their budget counterparts? by crushed-tomatoes
Not sure I agree with that. Planned obsolescence leans heavily (at least implicitly) towards a deliberate strategy - which also impacts both budget and premium products. OP’s question sounds broader to include products built with the genuine intention of lasting a long time.
governorslice t1_japchrk wrote
Reply to comment by Seaborn63 in Is there any hard evidence (not anecdotal) that "high quality" clothes actually last longer than their cheap counterparts? by bingworm
$2 is just disturbing. Even with the most brilliant supply chain, the fact a product like underwear can even make it on the shelf for that price is a serious red flag to me. What the hell is it made from? Who made it? How did it get transported here? There’s just no way quality was even remotely factored into the process.