Let's make quality the norm again(forbrukerradet.no)
402 points by ingve 1 day ago | 423 comments
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HN Discussion:
  • Quality decline is hidden inflation caused by cost-cutting to maintain price points
  • Quality was never the norm; consumers consistently choose cheap over quality despite complaints
  • ~Information asymmetry makes quality hard to identify, unlike easily comparable prices
  • Quality brands sell out and no-name products flood markets, degrading trust
  • ~Expecting buyers to research extensively for basic quality is unreasonable; systemic solutions like warranties needed