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This was an entertaining read. I'm probably more of an adherent of the worst than then best. The ideal is probably somewhere in the middle as it usually is. I b

This was an entertaining read. I'm probably more of an adherent of the worst than then best. The ideal is probably somewhere in the middle as it usually is. I bought my kid a cheap bike and it fell apart while he was riding it. So then I bought him a more expensive bike. I've bought a lot of junk and I've spent more time trying to fix the junk or replace it than I'd like to admit and I'd rather spend the upfront time finding the stuff that's not junk in the future so I can spend more time with my family and less time running to the store for a new toaster after mine blows up. just my 2 cents.

emilecantin 6y ago
There is something liberating in having cheap stuff: I wasn't scared to park my old beat-up Jetta in sketchy parts of town; who's dumb enough to steal that POS? But there is also an enjoyment to be had with nice stuff. Just be aware that that enjoyment often comes with a "duty" to care for it. The trade-off might be worth it, might not. That care might even be part of the enjoyment: my dad _really_ enjoys cleaning, waxing and polishing his Mini Cooper S (a special edition John Cooper Works model).