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Efficiency is a broken construct (lemmings.world)

submitted 11 months ago by blueskyposter@lemmings.world to c/whitepeopletwitter@sh.itjust.works

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[–] NatakuNox@lemmy.world 40 points 11 months ago (4 children)

Uhhhh the car buying process is so different than any other industry that comparing it to buying a toaster is disingenuous. What if I told you, "you're not allowed to buy this toaster from Cuisinart directly." Not only that but you must go to a store with a mark up to buy the toaster. Would you feel the same?

[–] inv3r5ion@lemmy.dbzer0.com 15 points 11 months ago

That’s fair. They act like a cartel in practice, not just a retailer.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 5 points 11 months ago

And you need to negotiate the price in a back room.

[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago

Whatever you do don't let them sell you undercoating for your toaster

[–] Trollception@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago

Different than any other industry? Have you ever tried to buy parts for your HVAC system? Or parts/software to repair your tractor? Or warranty work for your appliance? It's all the same, you need to go through the 'authorized service department' to get anything from those companies.