I suppose I would have fewer issues with this whole ball of wax if things could actually be repaired when they break. Doesn't apply to cheese bags, of course!

My stepdad was a car dealer and skilled mechanic, and I remember him always pointing out that most cars were mechanically sound, but (for example) the SAAB they drove for years was frequently in need of some electronic part or motherboard that cost $500 and required some specialized tech to install and fine tune.

I tend to buy for quality on things I need for the long haul, and I buy second hand whenever I can.