Although the idea sounds intriguing, it doesn't really make a lot of sense in modern world. To "buy well", one has to understand every merchandise he is to mak

Although the idea sounds intriguing, it doesn't really make a lot of sense in modern world. To "buy well", one has to understand every merchandise he is to make a purchase, but who has the capacity to do the research? And how do you do the research? For example, how do you know that two fridges, one $800 and one $2000, which one will last longer? Modern capitalism distorts price-quality equation so you cannot simply pick the more expensive ones. It really makes sense to just pick a brand you heard of, take a middle priced model, or what ever fits your need and go with it. And never places too much hope on it. Expect that home appliance will break in 5-7 years. Our fathers and grandfathers had the luxury of living in a different world. We don't. I guess the only saying that makes sense is: don't buy screwdrivers from dollar shops.