Having durable goods that really are durable does not prevent you from deciding you want to upgrade. You simply pass on the still working item to someone else.

Having durable goods that really are durable does not prevent you from deciding you want to upgrade. You simply pass on the still working item to someone else. It used to be pretty common for young couples starting out to be gifted an older washer and dryer (for example) from a relative and the relative would upgrade to something with more modern features without feeling wasteful.