Anonymous
10/13/2012 16:02
Subject: What name brands actually reflect quality?
Room & Board
Hardwood Artisans
(NOT Electrolux or Kitchenaid appliances, I have learned to my dismay...)
Hardwood Artisans
(NOT Electrolux or Kitchenaid appliances, I have learned to my dismay...)
Anonymous
10/13/2012 15:18
Subject: Re:What name brands actually reflect quality?
Anonymous wrote:an important thing when considering brand is that sometimes it gets purchased and the new product does not meet historical performance. Or they start making it cheaper.
For example:
Electralux vacumes
Radian Car Seats
I am sure people have others to share
Sunshine Kids didn't get bought. They changed their name. What's wrong with the new seats?
Anonymous
10/13/2012 15:10
Subject: What name brands actually reflect quality?
Lululemon!
I used to ridicule the brand, as I had no need to spend $60 or more on a workout top when I could easily get one at Target for a third of the price. Then I got a gift card and hit the changing rooms. Yeah...
I used to ridicule the brand, as I had no need to spend $60 or more on a workout top when I could easily get one at Target for a third of the price. Then I got a gift card and hit the changing rooms. Yeah...
Anonymous
10/13/2012 13:27
Subject: Re:What name brands actually reflect quality?
I beg to differ. I get my Lilly dry cleaned like pp but my daughter's dresses go in the wash (no dry) and look brand new. Last summer I got her 5 dresses at the warehouse sale, used them as everyday play clothes. Despite the dirt and grim at the park and a very messy 18mo eater they look great.
Anonymous
10/13/2012 13:05
Subject: What name brands actually reflect quality?
Anonymous wrote:Apple represents unparalleled innovation, which is a type of "quality" I guess.
Durability -- which is seems like we're talking about there, right? -- no. Apples execs will tell you themselves that many of their products are expected to self combust after one year's use (iPhone). This is fact.
Also, and I realize anecdote does not equal data, but the last time I brought in my Apple laptop to the Genius Bar to get a new something cord, the Genius guy was SHOCKED that it was 3 years old and the battery hadn't exploded yet. He actually called a coworker over to show him my ancient, **3-year old** laptop that hadn't burnt out yet. Think about that for a minute.
This plus all of Apple's planned obsolescence hijinks really piss me off. If I had more integrity I would boycott them.
Anonymous
10/13/2012 12:29
Subject: What name brands actually reflect quality?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Apple represents unparalleled innovation, which is a type of "quality" I guess.
Durability -- which is seems like we're talking about there, right? -- no. Apples execs will tell you themselves that many of their products are expected to self combust after one year's use (iPhone). This is fact.
Also, and I realize anecdote does not equal data, but the last time I brought in my Apple laptop to the Genius Bar to get a new something cord, the Genius guy was SHOCKED that it was 3 years old and the battery hadn't exploded yet. He actually called a coworker over to show him my ancient, **3-year old** laptop that hadn't burnt out yet. Think about that for a minute.
No, it's not a fact. How many Apple execs have you spoken to? We have had our iphones for 2+ and they work perfectly fine. Same for laptops and iMacs, no issues whatsoever.
Three, actually, including the one I'm married to. Read industry journals if you don't like what I have to print.
Anonymous
10/13/2012 12:26
Subject: What name brands actually reflect quality?
Anonymous wrote:To 11:15- boys can't wear Hanna Anderson. And Lilly Pulitzer can't be worn every day and laundered...it won't hold up.
i have my lilly dry cleaned. holds up for years and years.
Anonymous
10/13/2012 11:44
Subject: What name brands actually reflect quality?
Anonymous wrote:Apple represents unparalleled innovation, which is a type of "quality" I guess.
Durability -- which is seems like we're talking about there, right? -- no. Apples execs will tell you themselves that many of their products are expected to self combust after one year's use (iPhone). This is fact.
Also, and I realize anecdote does not equal data, but the last time I brought in my Apple laptop to the Genius Bar to get a new something cord, the Genius guy was SHOCKED that it was 3 years old and the battery hadn't exploded yet. He actually called a coworker over to show him my ancient, **3-year old** laptop that hadn't burnt out yet. Think about that for a minute.
No, it's not a fact. How many Apple execs have you spoken to? We have had our iphones for 2+ and they work perfectly fine. Same for laptops and iMacs, no issues whatsoever.
Anonymous
10/13/2012 11:43
Subject: Re:What name brands actually reflect quality?
To 11:15- boys can't wear Hanna Anderson
To 11:38, boys can wear Hanna Anderson until they're 10 years old.
Anonymous
10/13/2012 11:38
Subject: What name brands actually reflect quality?
To 11:15- boys can't wear Hanna Anderson. And Lilly Pulitzer can't be worn every day and laundered...it won't hold up.
Anonymous
10/13/2012 11:37
Subject: What name brands actually reflect quality?
Stickley wood funiture
Thos. Moser furniture
Dansko "professional" style clogs (not the newer stylized ones)
Gerber cloth diapers.
Thos. Moser furniture
Dansko "professional" style clogs (not the newer stylized ones)
Gerber cloth diapers.
Anonymous
10/13/2012 11:35
Subject: What name brands actually reflect quality?
Apple represents unparalleled innovation, which is a type of "quality" I guess.
Durability -- which is seems like we're talking about there, right? -- no. Apples execs will tell you themselves that many of their products are expected to self combust after one year's use (iPhone). This is fact.
Also, and I realize anecdote does not equal data, but the last time I brought in my Apple laptop to the Genius Bar to get a new something cord, the Genius guy was SHOCKED that it was 3 years old and the battery hadn't exploded yet. He actually called a coworker over to show him my ancient, **3-year old** laptop that hadn't burnt out yet. Think about that for a minute.
Durability -- which is seems like we're talking about there, right? -- no. Apples execs will tell you themselves that many of their products are expected to self combust after one year's use (iPhone). This is fact.
Also, and I realize anecdote does not equal data, but the last time I brought in my Apple laptop to the Genius Bar to get a new something cord, the Genius guy was SHOCKED that it was 3 years old and the battery hadn't exploded yet. He actually called a coworker over to show him my ancient, **3-year old** laptop that hadn't burnt out yet. Think about that for a minute.
Anonymous
10/13/2012 11:33
Subject: What name brands actually reflect quality?
I've found that Lands End quality has gone down recently.
I do like:
Carter's Cotton Pajamas
Benjamin Moore paint
I do like:
Carter's Cotton Pajamas
Benjamin Moore paint
Anonymous
10/13/2012 11:27
Subject: What name brands actually reflect quality?
Bounty paper towells
Hellman's mayonnaise
Hellman's mayonnaise
Anonymous
10/13/2012 11:20
Subject: Re:What name brands actually reflect quality?
Anonymous wrote:Carter's in my opinion is absolute junk. Hanna Anderson is much better quality.
Vineyard Vines and Lilly Pulitzer are our staples
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