I think we can all agree that appliances, including automobiles, are made better than they were in the 1960s.
With improved technologies and laws requiring efficiency and safety, we're generally better off.
A lot of products, at the core, are still the same basic unit as they were 50 years ago. This includes petroleum based automobiles which still have 4 tires, 4 seats, doors, a motor, head lamps, etc.
refrigerators are still a metal box with shelves and a compressor to make cold. Water pumps still pump water, toasters still use an element to make toast, dryers still tumble clothes and add heat.
They may look different but most appliances are still the same inside but with more safety features.
And industry won't put prices on things they think they can't get people to pay. They certainly can't force people to buy ANYTHING.
So why have a certain group of people bowed to auto manufacturers and voluntarily paid ridiculous sums? They certainly aren't in the majority.
Or even chosen to shell out $5000 for an ugly unpainted refrigerator? LOL
As somebody pointed out, not all vehicles are ridiculously priced. I recently looked at a new Honda Fit and was amazed the price was in the $16,000 range.
Whatever, the petroleum auto industry is collapsing and that's a good thing.
Hadn't been on the Sears website for several years. Was amazed they didn't have washers under $400. I remember when you could buy a Galaxy washer for $189. lol
