Too many products are easier to throw away than fix—consumers deserve a ‘right to repair’::There was a time when the family washing machine would last decades, with each breakdown fixed by the friendly local repair person. But those days are long gone.

  • Corroded@leminal.space
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    1 year ago

    Their reputation is probably the biggest reason.

    If I buy something that has a real standout defect, especially if it doesn’t show sign of improving, I’m not going to buy it.

    It’s like restaurant reviews. Most people likely won’t be vocal about a good or mediocre experience but from what I’ve seen they will comment about a negative one.


    For example if I bought a Switch Lite and was stuck with joycon drift you bet I’d tell someone who was looking for a Switch.