Gluemanz28
Grandmaster
Cheaper is not always better.
In many cases, when the big guy comes to town, like WalMart, Target, PetCo, or other major corporations, consumers find it less appealing to buy from the local small business because they can now get a cheaper alternative. However, although a product may be cheaper, there could be many underlying issues with the product that explain how it came to be so cheap. Mass production can raise a red flag because the production process can be ethically unsound or potentially risky for one’s health. Some problems involved in mass production used by major corporations could include outsourcing of the manufacturing of the product to international factories with inhumane working conditions; poor-quality, artificial, or otherwise unhealthy ingredients; flagrant animal testing or other abuses; or other harmful manufacturing practices. Furthermore, it is likely that the small business offers a product that is of higher quality because the ingredients or components are most likely local, and the product itself has received more attention than it would in a large factory.
With summer and yard work coming up in the Hopefully near future I expect some folks to head down to Wally World and pick out a new Yard Machine or Weedeater that was put together by some untrained kid in the back. I have a Toro Zero turn mower that I have used for over 7 years and it looks as good and works as good as the day I bought it new. I have an Echo Trimmer I have used for 20 years, Echo blower over ten years old, Toro Snowblower 10 years old, Stihl Chainsaw 20 years. All of these item were purchased at a Mom and Pops shop. They were put together by certified mechanics and backed up by a loyal company.
So for me I will continue to support the Mom and Pops as they save me money, for those that don't understand value, go buy the cheap stuff from the big box stores with no service.
Ps when you do take that yard machine in for repairs in just a couple years don't be too surprised if the local shop isn't too sympathetic with you and might not even want to work on it.
Now worries though it can be sold on Craigslist to some sucker and then add lots more money to your funds and return to Walmart for another lemon.
