I think this trend of trading in good will towards your brand for a quick buck has been growing powerfully over the last decade or so. It seems like a lot of br

I think this trend of trading in good will towards your brand for a quick buck has been growing powerfully over the last decade or so. It seems like a lot of brands (that make physical products, specifically) have decided to start making "economical versions" of their products that are far inferior to the ones that built up the brand's reputation. This wouldn't be an issue if they were labeled as such, but it seems like it's usually a tactic that's meant to trick you into buying something that you thought was higher quality.