Is Newer Better?

[qsd-dan]

Most of us know the answer to that.

 

[maytag85]

It is when U lazy and when U technology junky.

 

[phillymatt53]

I've gotten enough experience over the decades to know that I can't trust anything "new" these days.
I know just about everything has had corporate "tweaking" disease to the point that it's turned into crap with a pretty face.

 

[daveamkrayoguy]

I've gotten enough experience over the decades to know that I can't trust anything "new" these days.
I know just about everything has had corporate "tweaking" disease to the point that it's turned into crap with a pretty face.

Pretty much why you get pressured into buying those service contracts to make whatever doable or feasible repairs or replace the entire appliance altogether…

And hoping you’ll not encounter the same or worse breakdowns or need to replace…

Otherwise there’s the service contract you’ll have to pay for, for that!

 

[phillymatt53]

Pretty much why you get pressured into buying those service contracts to make whatever doable or feasible repairs or replace the entire appliance altogether…

And hoping you’ll not encounter the same or worse breakdowns or need to replace…

Otherwise there’s the service contract you’ll have to pay for, for that!

It's almost like a conspiracy where one hand washes the other.....
I've noticed that in recent times those highly annoying tv ads using Fear to sell you a contract in case of a product/appliance failure or a car breakdown.
Interestingly, these annoying ads have popped up due to the increased cheapening and problems in those same products.
Basically, it's a time-payment plan just like those annoying "Final Wishes" commercials, aimed at people's "fear" of having their "loved ones" pay for their funeral costs.
It's all about putting fear into gullible people's minds.
And the reviews that I've read, the complaints, justify ignoring those money-grabbing creeps.
As I've mentioned before, pushing Fear is a powerful selling tool.

Better to put some money aside in your own bank account for unexpected repairs or replacement on your things. - or keeping a stash aside and a Will for when you croak.
This way, "you" are in control of problems, with no "middleman" involved in your affairs.

 

[vacerator]

Like when Lowes was advertising new refrigerators in a TV commercial to get rid of that noisy fridge showing a GE with a noisy evaporator fan. The fan only needs pushing down lower on the shaft so it isn't hitting the outlet grille. Prepaying final expenses is for some, not all. We have. Ultimately in any case, the survivor(s) pay with life insurance or the deceased's capital. If they haven't enough, Social security pays $255, last I knew, which should be claimed regardless because they deduct your final month's check even if you pass away mid month or later.

 

[phillymatt53]

Like when Lowes was advertising new refrigerators in a TV commercial to get rid of that noisy fridge showing a GE with a noisy evaporator fan. The fan only needs pushing down lower on the shaft so it isn't hitting the outlet grille. Prepaying final expenses is for some, not all. We have. Ultimately in any case, the survivor(s) pay with life insurance or the deceased's capital. If they haven't enough, Social security pays $255, last I knew, which should be claimed regardless because they deduct your final month's check even if you pass away mid month or later.

I have a safe with cash bolted to the closet floor in my home office.
The 2 keys required to open it are hidden elsewhere in the house, only my Will's executor would know where to find them. (my niece).
So any expenses should be taken care of.
Plus, before I "leave", she will handle my bank account as needed.

 

[panasonicvac]

To me, it depends. Yes, machines have definitely gotten cheaper over the years where they don't last as long. But also, I've noticed that there has been some improvements. For example, I just washed a quilt on my LG that handled it no problem since it has a 5.2 capacity tub. None of my previous machines could've fit including my Kenmore.

 

[phillymatt53]

Like when Lowes was advertising new refrigerators in a TV commercial to get rid of that noisy fridge showing a GE with a noisy evaporator fan. The fan only needs pushing down lower on the shaft so it isn't hitting the outlet grille.

I don't think I ever saw that commercial.
But from what you state, it stinks of False Advertizing, Snake Oil and Manipulation.
Manufacturers, Corporate politics, and Businesses all join hands to sell a product, even if it means to Lie to the consumer.

I remember that commercial for some product called POOF!
A bottle of some liquid that instantly removes odors from things.
The guy even sprays some in his mouth, on a smelly cloth, etc., and then puts it up to a bysander's nose.
Of course she says "Wow" I don't smell anything!"
All Lies!
I read the reviews.

This is what our world has come down to...... Lies.
Everywhere!

 

[vacerator]

It was a commercial several years ago

 

[pstehle]

I'll be lucky not to stick around at the coroner's office because nobody claimed my a**... I always said I hope when it's my time, I have a little too much tequila in Mexico and wander out into the desert and conk my head on a rock... let the buzzards and coyotes tote me off!

 

[phillymatt53]

I'll be lucky not to stick around at the coroner's office because nobody claimed my a**... I always said I hope when it's my time, I have a little too much tequila in Mexico and wander out into the desert and conk my head on a rock... let the buzzards and coyotes tote me off!

I'm not against what anybody else wants when they croak, it's their choice, their prerogitive.
As for me, I don't choose to feed some insurance company or business some enormous cost when I croak.
Those annoying "final expenses" commercials with their fearful line of... "It can cost as much as $10,000 to bury you" crap.
It's like they want to scare you into buying into their service.... having you spend your money while alive, then scoop it up after your dead.

No matter where you are, Marketing has become rediculous.

 

[vacerator]

Cremation, you rent a casket and done. Funeral home viewing and service optional. My mother wanted no service or viewing. My dad had a military service. One day viewing. It was nice. Both are interred at the Great lakes veterans cemetery. One headstone. Nice place.

 

[wayupnorth]

For me, simple Cremation, no obit or funeral, be placed in my designated spot between my parents with my brother and sister .My will and everything is all taken care of. Now I hope I wont have to go in there for as long as I can.

 

[AspirationalMiele]

I personally think it depends on an individual appliance and the history of improvements on that specific model. For example, concerning washing machines, some newer models are more economic than their predecessors because of energy efficiency. At the same time, for other appliances, it is better to get the older model because often the quality of materials lowers over time. A case in point is the food processor that I recently purchased. I was lucky enough to get a second hand Cuisinart Pro from Ebay and mine was designed in Japan with a stronger and more durable motor than the model that has superseded it. So really it just depends on the item and the history of its improvements! I always tell my friends to always do extensive research before purchasing any appliance, big or small, because at the end of the day you hold the power as a customer with your wallet and not the large corporation

 

[phillymatt53]

I personally think it depends on an individual appliance and the history of improvements on that specific model. For example, concerning washing machines, some newer models are more economic than their predecessors because of energy efficiency.

Saving some "energy" has been pounded repeatedly into consumer's brains for a long time. - and overrated.
It's used to sell products, like any Marketing tool does, along with Fear, another convenient selling tool.
So, you go out and buy an "Energy Efficient" product, thinking you're doing something good.
And you are!......Because manipulating the public in proven ways is the bottom line to keep corporations fed from your bank account. - They thank you for it.
You tossed out that "old" machine to the junkyard and got a neat shiny new expensive one with fancy lights and other visually attractive features, and can't wait until it soon breaks down, costing you even more money.
When that "old" machine was suitable and would perform fine for decades yet.
There's your "economics".

 

[phillymatt53]

For me, simple Cremation, no obit or funeral, be placed in my designated spot between my parents with my brother and sister .My will and everything is all taken care of. Now I hope I wont have to go in there for as long as I can.

Cremation here as well.
And put my ashes in a nice attractive box the size of a jewelry box up on the shelf for display.