"Ken G." wrote in message
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The answer to most of your questions is ..its the consumers fault . 98%
of consumers want everything for a low price so all the manufacturers
cut every corner they could to lower the prices resulting in low quality
and poor service .

That's the retailer's fault. They never show you a good reason to spend more
than the minimum, and when they do try you get the impression that they are
motivated by a bonus and not a desire to help you.