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nooneneededtoknow t1_iuogpdq wrote

They call that "value engineering". I unfortunately work with a lot of companies on these types of products. Crazy to see the lengths and overhead invested to try and save pennies. My line of work, unfortunately is more trendy so companies look at pay little for inferior products that won't last and need to be swapped out in 5-7years. They are OK with this because it allows them to redecorate/remerchandise and keep up with the "trends". I find it complete idiocy we have developed a society that wants new shiny POS rather than life long good products. The majority of the materials we use are not recyclable.

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