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That's an easy one. Because I use a blender maybe once or twice a year at most. The cheap piece of **** is made for people like me who won't use it frequently, while the $300 professional grade mixer is made for high frequency of use. Same with any product. I have a cheap ass phone because it's not an important piece of equipment to me, and when a phone fails me, I destroy it. Since November of last year, I've gone through about 7 or 8 phones. On the other hand, My computer cost me about $1,200, but I'm on it all the time, and I needed something reliable for school, work, communication, entertainment, etc. I don't even own a tv, because the computer does everything. Cheaper ****tier products have their place, as well as the more expensive high quality items.
Very good points. This true of my carpentry tools, as well. Those that I (ab)use the most, hammer, measuring tape, saws and drill/driver tools, I buy the better quality tool, so that they last longer and have easily replacable "wear" parts. The "Harry Homeowner" (low) quality tools are fine for those that I rarely use, like nailsets, chissels and punches. There is rarely a need to by heirloom quality items if they are not to become heirlooms. ;-)
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