It is a very common gripe that items have decreased in quality compared to some 'golden era' in the past. You've likely heard somebody say "They don't make 'em

It is a very common gripe that items have decreased in quality compared to some 'golden era' in the past. You've likely heard somebody say "They don't make 'em like they used to!" I think the parent comment is saying it's interesting to hear a technician say quality has _increased_, because the opposite complaint is so stereotypically common.