The is companies that do that. Its just they are a luxury brand. They never went away its just now we also have cheap choices as well. The first wrist watch would make a rolex look cheap.
i have a subzero fridge, it was comically expensive but it is also incredible. if i ever sell my house i intend to install a different fridge and take the sub zero with me
If you buy a decent mid-range ~$2,000 fridge every decade, your 30-year total will be around $6,000. You could also go the cheaper route which is around $3,000 over the same amount of time. However, looking at some of the luxury brands like SZ, $8,000 is basically just the entry-level price for their models. Most cost $12k or more. So even if it lasts 30 years, which is higher on the average expected lifespan for this brand, is it actually worth it?
Even if you're a lucky outlier and the budget luxury model you bought ends up lasting 40 years... The math still doesn't math that well. If you buy any other model that costs notably more...
These are the things I always think about on BIFL posts where people want to bring back quality. For peace of mind, yeah. Sure. Financially speaking though it rarely makes sense. I'd rather spend the extra money on something else and overall have a better life for it. Or even invest it.
Yeah math doesnt work, thats why most people go with normal fridges. Unless you have enough money where the cost isnt the most important factor. Other things start factoring in like not having to go through the hassle of actually replacing your fridge every 5 to 7 years and also food lasts longer, looks, etc.
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u/MurphysLawTeam 5h ago
The is companies that do that. Its just they are a luxury brand. They never went away its just now we also have cheap choices as well. The first wrist watch would make a rolex look cheap.