There was a time when the family washing machine would last decades, with each breakdown fixed by the friendly local repair person. But those days are long gone.

Too many products are easier to throw away than fix—consumers deserve a ‘right to repair’::There was a time when the family washing machine would last decades, with each breakdown fixed by the friendly local repair person. But those days are long gone.

  • Mojojojo1993@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Literally costs more to buy secondhand than buy brand new.

    I have to fight every time to repair or buy used because I can go to shops and get the product cheaper.

    Most second hand comes with shipping on top as well.

    It’s infuriating.

    There is already enough stuff in existence. Stop cutting down trees to make more wooden products. We have them. They just go to dump instead.