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"r.p.mcmurphy" wrote in message
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Is it just me or is there anyone else
perplexed by the way modern products
seem to have got worse rather than better?

Overall you are right. The biggest problem I find is the quality of
service - many have telephone answering voices that say "your call is
valued
by us", then a rude slob speaks to you. Far too many tradesmen are
cowboys.
Few people have any pride in their work. Being customer focused is
non-existent in many companies. We need more John Lewis types around.

I find I have to take back products far more than what I used to, that is
why I value long guarantees from organisations that honour them.

Just out of interest John, do you buy extended guarantees?

Bertie, no. Just products with decent guarantees. John Lewis give 2 years
minimum on all white goods, even though the makers may only give one.



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