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pickles55 t1_jdt83os wrote

Reply to comment by LauraDurnst in Anyone remember when Doc’s were still being made in England? I bought these in the mid 90’s I think. Is the quality still any good? by Unhallowedhopes

They use a pretty heavy coating to give the leather that smooth look. It's cheaper than getting really smooth leather but the downside is that you can't buff the scuffs out. I suspect they're relying more on the coating to cover up cheaper leather now based on all the quality issues people have been having lately.

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toTheNewLife t1_jdt717w wrote

Reply to comment by BoilerButtSlut in My Aunt’s GE Spacemaker Coffeemaker from 1988, used nearly everyday since by ME5SENGER_24

>You can literally have the long lasting version right next to cheap junk and even tell them that the longer lasting one will last decades, and consumers will still buy the junk one.

People don't really trust corporations. I sure don't. Even though I get it from an engineering perspective. Yet I'm still dubious when I see a $150 version of a product sitting next to a $35 one. Instinct tells me the more expensive one is a cash grab - because that's what companies do today. They pad their margins.

I have no trust that the more expensive one will really last a decade. And it it doesn't how do I know that I won't be put into phone menu hell when I try to exercise my warranty? "HUMAN!" "HUMAN!".

It's been made easier to throw stuff away, IMO.

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Dirtdancefire OP t1_jdt5j9m wrote

Reply to comment by derpderpderrpderp in My 25 year old Rivendell Atlantis with home made bags. A perfect bicycle. by Dirtdancefire

I’ve gone through a lot of bikes over the years. I currently have four. This is still my favorite over all time, and the one bike I will never sell. It’s had three paint jobs, and several group sets. I ensure it gets the best of everything even though it’s been relegated to being my ‘car’.

Grant knows how to design bike frames. I’m a big fan of Rivendell. I got a little tired of the classical Rivendell builds with everything having to be aesthetically just so, or you’re not part of the Riv faithful. Found myself annoyed with the gatekeepers and snobs online. So as a rebel, I built it up with a XX1 transmission, black cranks, black handlebars, black suspension post, cranks, etc. Still twined the kickstand though. :)

I hope you get one! You won’t regret it.

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pickles55 t1_jdt4aau wrote

Reply to comment by strangefaerie in Anyone remember when Doc’s were still being made in England? I bought these in the mid 90’s I think. Is the quality still any good? by Unhallowedhopes

Solovair bought the old machines when Dr martens went overseas and they still make boots the way they used to make them. They're more expensive than docs but you're getting a quality boot for your money, not just the name tag. Rose anvil made a comparison video where he cuts them in half and shows the difference in build quality if you're interested

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pickles55 t1_jdt3u74 wrote

Reply to Anyone remember when Doc’s were still being made in England? I bought these in the mid 90’s I think. Is the quality still any good? by Unhallowedhopes

The ones they make currently are mostly crap. Solovair bought the machines when Dr martens went overseas so if you're in the market for a new pair check them out. The asian import docs look like the $20 boots at Walmart, I was really surprised to see how shitty they are now. They still make some in England and while I personally think they're overpriced the quality is much better. here's a comparison video of solovair and the england docs

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