Originally Posted by
John Coloccia
It's pretty obvious to me why they pinch pennies. It's because WE pinch pennies.
It's not just because WE pinch pennies, but also because we all OWN the companies we buy from.
My 401K, stock portfolio, bonds, etc., depend on YOU paying enough for a cheaply made product that I can retire in comfort.
So, thanks America... That 4% boost in profits represents a doubling of my dividends. If it means a trailer, sweater or toaster lasts only 10 years instead of 20.... so what? You would have bought a new before it wore out anyway.
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