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The difference here is that until recently things used to be well made and built to last. It's easy to buy a bunch of junky tools etc that might last a few year
by olivermarks 4y ago
The difference here is that until recently things used to be well made and built to last. It's easy to buy a bunch of junky tools etc that might last a few years but it sometimes amazes me how people don't understand that owning a few good quality tools that will last forever is vastly preferable to giving them away.
Same is true with a lot of other things, but of course this is only relevant if you're going to use them.
- SoftTalker 4y agoDon't overlook survivorship bias. There was plenty of cheap junk being sold 50 years ago.
- antisthenes 4y agoAlso, good things still exist, they are just marketed as commercial/industrial and carry the corresponding price tag. But they will easily last 20-30+ years with good maintenance.
- prmoustache 4y agoYes. Alao furnitures. Though they are out of style I would totally accept the well made furniture my parents own than the shit we tend to buy nowadays at ikea and similar that don't last 2 moves. Problem is partner would probably not accept it.
- lrem 4y agoMom still uses grandpa's can opener. I still haven't managed to buy one that would work that well too.