On Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:58:17 -0800, Too_Many_Tools wrote:
Interesting discussion.

I think also much of the "blame" is upon the buyer.....how much will
each of us pay for more quality?

We get what we pay for...if you want better, then vote with your
dollars and companies will hear you.

Yes, but my point is that there are times you *can't* pay for quality. My
fridge/freezer is over 30 years old and still going - but I don't think I
could walk into any modern appliance store and say "sell me a fridge
that'll still be going in 2039".

cheers

Jules