The entire problem is that the general public (right or wrong) perceives stuff built by hand with neander tools as higher quality, or at least more desirable, than stuff made with power tools.
My folks had a furniture store. Customers would always ask my dad why his oak roll top desks cost so much more than some of those in other stores in the area.
He had no problem with visiting his competition and seeing what they were offering. The inexpensive roll top desks were often from overseas, made of particle board or plywood and covered with oak veneer.
He ordered one from one of his suppliers to display next to a solid wood oak roll top desk so he could show customers the difference. More times than not, after the explanation and having the customer lift the inexpensive unit first and then the oak unit, they would still opt for the less expensive piece. (many of them couldn't even budge the light end of the oak desk)
For many people price is too important. They would rather have some flash now than an heirloom for their grandchildren.
jtk
Last edited by Jim Koepke; 11-14-2022 at 3:51 PM.
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