tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529575095156315075.post6181451203119404786..comments2024-02-09T12:12:37.636-08:00Comments on best minimum wage job a middle aged guy ever had: You want it cheap, or you want it good?Duncan McGearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02857388833850939721noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529575095156315075.post-30940523175958587602009-07-09T17:10:38.300-07:002009-07-09T17:10:38.300-07:00"I'll have people pass over these wonderf..."I'll have people pass over these wonderfully solid hardcover books, which cost in the range of 30.00 to 50.00, even though they are obviously attracted to them"<br /><br />I'll spend that much and more on a nice edition of a hardcover book that I plan to keep around for a long time and re-read repeatedly (the Lord of the Rings trilogy, for example). But it's ridiculous to pay that much for some run-of-the-mill novel or political or history book. I'll wait for the paperback -- or get it from the library.<br /><br />I guess if you're really into board games and play them a lot it also makes sense to spend significant bucks on a set that will hold up over time.H. Bruce Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14613347512240617956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529575095156315075.post-62370899837972127602009-07-09T11:05:05.860-07:002009-07-09T11:05:05.860-07:00Makes sense, people think everything should be che...Makes sense, people think everything should be cheap...but those same people only look at the materials cost involved in producing something.<br /><br />Sure, settlers is of a higher quality than monopoly, but in their mind that's nothing more than a few cents more cardboard. Nevermind the development that Mayfair puts into their games, or the continuous expansion of their product lines. Monopoly just puts new themes on the same old game, big deal.<br /><br />A smart person would know before walking into your store that it isn't going to look like the game aisle at Wal-Mart. There's plenty of people out there that just don't realize other games exist outside of the ones you see at a box store.<br /><br />I know the things I've bought from your shop either aren't available anywhere else in town, or maybe one other place. If Wal-Mart sold them I'd buy it there when I'm picking up stuff like dish soap and toilet paper. Not carrying the stuff major retailers sell is just smart business, no need to compete with them. And if they start to carry something you sell, then you don't reorder more and find the next niche product to fill that spot in the store.<br /><br />Not snobby, just makes sense to do things that way.Jelementhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804007084412425089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529575095156315075.post-71191550596301133652009-07-09T09:04:20.544-07:002009-07-09T09:04:20.544-07:00Rereading this, it seems a little snobby and eliti...Rereading this, it seems a little snobby and elitist.<br /><br />Which wasn't my point.<br /><br />I was trying to say that a few high quality, pleasing items are equal to more cheaper stuff.<br /><br />It's a trade off.<br /><br />On the other hand, Ugly Dolls more affordable for everyone -- how can that be a bad thing?<br /><br />Maybe I am being snobby.Duncan McGearyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02857388833850939721noreply@blogger.com