Date:         Sun, 21 Nov 1999 20:03:26 -0500
Reply-To:     "David M." <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "David M." <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
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Subject:      False econony
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Then where have the savings gone by using the cheap stuff? Out the
window.
Too many people shop by price alone, have no concept of quality. To
illustrate, I'm painting the inside of my house. I bought Olympic paint,
in
their highest grade ( it is offered in 3 grades: standard, plus, and
premium). The consistency of the Olympic premium is very thick, almost
like
pudding, and goes on very smooth. I have a can of off brand paint the
previous owner left in the house, its consistency is like water. He only
owned the house 3 years and used this stuff, which is why I'm already
repainting. To use cheap products and then replace/repair them more
often is a false economy, expecially when dealing with an engine.
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Not if you are planning to sell the item soon.
For instance, if I'm planning to sell a Vanagon in 3-6 months., would it
not be stupid of me to install a set of tires with a 70,000 mile
warranty?