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Decumulate t1_ja3l1dz wrote

Reply to comment by shanoshamanizum in A platform for products with no planned obsolescence by shanoshamanizum

I’m still missing how longevity is rewarded though outside of a typical rent to own system

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shanoshamanizum OP t1_ja3mn0r wrote

You simply stop paying if it breaks. You lose the product the company loses 40-50% of potential revenue. For each operational year you reward the company.

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Decumulate t1_ja3nuco wrote

There’s absolutely nothing different with that versus what I posted above. That’s nearly every rent to own model. That doesn’t incentivize obsolescence - it would have to be direct incentive.

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