Re: Quality Not Quantity
I think this is were research comes in and you have to weigh quality vs. price. Most things I don't need high quality on. However, when I do I lean on those with years of experience to let me know what would be a good buy. Consumer reports are a good place to start. Also talk to people. Those with similar tastes would be another need. When it comes to funiture I think that you and waste alot of money on this if you are not careful. Pick quality that with last the test of TIME. Pick natural, neutral colors, basic classic designs and you should be able to out last the lastest fad.
Electronics I will not waste money on. No matter how much you spend you will be able to get something cheeper and better in a few years. So get something that meets your needs at the least possible cost.
If it is not a key item that will be used and abused on a regular bases, then you don't need a high quality item. That $200.00 drill, which only gets used 4 times a year, is no savings over the $40.00 one. Now if you use it for 6 hours everyday as part of your job making a living and you'd kill the $40 one every week, that's when you pay up for the better quality.
It's all a balencing game we all play. It comes down to each person and how they would use the item.
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