Well, it's the boots problem all over again. A good pair of boots is expensive, but will last for many years. Cheap boots are more expensive in the long run,

Well, it's the boots problem all over again. A good pair of boots is expensive, but will last for many years. Cheap boots are more expensive in the long run, because you're lucky to get a year out of them. > 99.999% of people do not have $2000 to spend on light bulbs You don't have to replace them all at once. Just doing one at a time, starting with the one that's on the most, would work fine. I'm also doubtful that the average poor person has 50 light bulbs. If I were a renter, I think I'd take my good bulbs with me when I moved, replacing them with dollar store cheapies.