I agree, in particular "and the marginal loss in functionality is less than the marginal change in price." However, the thesis of Dustin's essay is that there a

I agree, in particular "and the marginal loss in functionality is less than the marginal change in price." However, the thesis of Dustin's essay is that there are products which are worth the additional cost due to an increased (and worth while) functionality, utility and experience. The way I see it is this: Dustin: "I have decided to only go to the best amusment parks. For me this is Disneyland. I can afford to go once every 4 years." The average person: "I go to about 2 amusement parks a year. Some times I have a horrible time." But replace amusement parks with house hold goods. Dustin would rather have a few great things rather than a bunch of mediocre things. That said, I would agree with his essay more if he didn't use the word "Best", and replaced it with "Great". Trying to find the "Best" product could quickly lead to obsessiveness and wasted time, I figure settling at "Great" would bring more happiness in the long run and be less evil.[1] "...premature optimization is the root of all evil" - Donald Knuth