Products made 20 years ago are more durable than those available today.

I agree with you.
It's hard to come across authentic items these days. Everything including food, clothing, and appliances is far too expensive compared to the value they provide. Sometimes I wonder what could be the problem. Is it the cost of production? And why is money not circulating as it should?
Things are getting worse and the only way is to grind harder like you said, in the right direction too.