Comments on: When Quality is an Illusion http://www.four-pillars.ca/2008/08/28/when-quality-is-an-illusion/ Investing and Personal Finance Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:27:48 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Book Review: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion « Daily News http://www.four-pillars.ca/2008/08/28/when-quality-is-an-illusion/comment-page-1/#comment-23890 Book Review: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion « Daily News Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:22:48 +0000 http://www.four-pillars.ca/?p=978#comment-23890 [...] gave one example from this book in a previous post, where a supply of gemstones started selling much quicker after the store owner accidentally [...] [...] gave one example from this book in a previous post, where a supply of gemstones started selling much quicker after the store owner accidentally [...]

]]> By: Friday LinkStuff http://www.four-pillars.ca/2008/08/28/when-quality-is-an-illusion/comment-page-1/#comment-8089 Friday LinkStuff Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:04:11 +0000 http://www.four-pillars.ca/?p=978#comment-8089 [...] of Frugality #142 with Quality Illusion post - Frugal Babe. Similar Posts:Saturday Weigh In and New [...] [...] of Frugality #142 with Quality Illusion post – Frugal Babe. Similar Posts:Saturday Weigh In and New [...]

]]> By: Good Advice at the Festival and the Carnival http://www.four-pillars.ca/2008/08/28/when-quality-is-an-illusion/comment-page-1/#comment-7980 Good Advice at the Festival and the Carnival Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:37:02 +0000 http://www.four-pillars.ca/?p=978#comment-7980 [...] good posts that articulate some points quite well. The first one is Quest For Four Pillar’s When Quality is an Illusion. Very good [...] [...] good posts that articulate some points quite well. The first one is Quest For Four Pillar’s When Quality is an Illusion. Very good [...]

]]> By: Frugal Babe » Archive » Welcome To The 142nd Festival Of Frugality http://www.four-pillars.ca/2008/08/28/when-quality-is-an-illusion/comment-page-1/#comment-7936 Frugal Babe » Archive » Welcome To The 142nd Festival Of Frugality Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:55:35 +0000 http://www.four-pillars.ca/?p=978#comment-7936 [...] Pillars writes about how quality is sometimes an illusion.  Yes, it pays to buy quality stuff, but just because something is more expensive [...] [...] Pillars writes about how quality is sometimes an illusion.  Yes, it pays to buy quality stuff, but just because something is more expensive [...]

]]> By: Jasper http://www.four-pillars.ca/2008/08/28/when-quality-is-an-illusion/comment-page-1/#comment-7790 Jasper Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:26:21 +0000 http://www.four-pillars.ca/?p=978#comment-7790 I always try to keep an eye on the environment as well. Lots of people these day buy dollar-store-quality (oxymoron?) items made on the other side of the planet in facilities that don't meet our emission standards....the landfill is full of the junky stuff. If the price makes sense, I try to buy items that will last longer for environmental reasons, but also for the 'hassle factor' others talk about (the time investment of going out and getting, then installing the replacement etc). I sometimes use the length of the guarantee as indicator of how durable the manufacturer believes the product is. I have no problem spending more on a hard drive that has 5 years replacement coverage instead of the model from the same brand with just 1 year. I always try to keep an eye on the environment as well. Lots of people these day buy dollar-store-quality (oxymoron?) items made on the other side of the planet in facilities that don’t meet our emission standards….the landfill is full of the junky stuff.

If the price makes sense, I try to buy items that will last longer for environmental reasons, but also for the ‘hassle factor’ others talk about (the time investment of going out and getting, then installing the replacement etc).

I sometimes use the length of the guarantee as indicator of how durable the manufacturer believes the product is. I have no problem spending more on a hard drive that has 5 years replacement coverage instead of the model from the same brand with just 1 year.

]]> By: Matt http://www.four-pillars.ca/2008/08/28/when-quality-is-an-illusion/comment-page-1/#comment-7721 Matt Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:24:12 +0000 http://www.four-pillars.ca/?p=978#comment-7721 I’ve got time on my hands so I thought that would be fun, found out that after some careful recording of practice runs and by following recipes from the web religiously I can produce a much better product at home than I can buy, and for about 16 to 24 cents a bottle! So far I have found that good brand seeds, malt, cameras and free internet software are all good. Next I think I’ll try wine! I’ve got time on my hands so I thought that would be fun, found out that after some careful recording of practice runs and by following recipes from the web religiously I can produce a much better product at home than I can buy, and for about 16 to 24 cents a bottle! So far I have found that good brand seeds, malt, cameras and free internet software are all good. Next I think I’ll try wine!

]]> By: A Lap Of The Blogs : WhereDoesAllMyMoneyGo.com http://www.four-pillars.ca/2008/08/28/when-quality-is-an-illusion/comment-page-1/#comment-7713 A Lap Of The Blogs : WhereDoesAllMyMoneyGo.com Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:39:27 +0000 http://www.four-pillars.ca/?p=978#comment-7713 [...] Four Pillars discusses that higher priced items can cost less over the long run than lower priced, and lower quality alternative... [...] [...] Four Pillars discusses that higher priced items can cost less over the long run than lower priced, and lower quality alternative… [...]

]]> By: Patrick http://www.four-pillars.ca/2008/08/28/when-quality-is-an-illusion/comment-page-1/#comment-7711 Patrick Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:15:22 +0000 http://www.four-pillars.ca/?p=978#comment-7711 Dude, that chocolate article is awesome! LOL. It's all about marketing and perceived value. Dude, that chocolate article is awesome! LOL. It’s all about marketing and perceived value.

]]> By: Four Pillars http://www.four-pillars.ca/2008/08/28/when-quality-is-an-illusion/comment-page-1/#comment-7710 Four Pillars Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:09:28 +0000 http://www.four-pillars.ca/?p=978#comment-7710 Uncle B - if you feel like donating some (ie a lot) of your beers to our next staff meeting then we can do a review on it. :) Maybe a micro-brewery would be a new business idea for you? :) Uncle B – if you feel like donating some (ie a lot) of your beers to our next staff meeting then we can do a review on it. :)

Maybe a micro-brewery would be a new business idea for you? :)

]]> By: Uncle B http://www.four-pillars.ca/2008/08/28/when-quality-is-an-illusion/comment-page-1/#comment-7709 Uncle B Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:46:02 +0000 http://www.four-pillars.ca/?p=978#comment-7709 was recently downsized into early retirement and had to cut back due to smaller income. Had been an arrogant Microsft user, now am proud Ubuntu fanatic - no blue screen of death in over two years and no more trips to the dealer to get the hard drive speeded up! Next came my 35mm film camera, got a digital one to replace it and found that .jpgs were actually better for manipulation on the computer using the free on the net 'Gimp' software than film and all the printing problems that entails. Oive just north of Toronto, decided that since I had the time and an empty back yard, gardening for groceries would be next - Can feed myself and my wife easily from my previously empty back yard! I do a bit if pressure canning, pickling, and sauerkrauting as well! Tackled my beer bill by home brewing, I've got time on my hands so I thought that would be fun, found out that after some careful recording of practice runs and by following recipes from the web religiously I can produce a much better product at home than I can buy, and for about 16 to 24 cents a bottle! So far I have found that good brand seeds, malt, cameras and free internet software are all good. Next I think I'll try wine! was recently downsized into early retirement and had to cut back due to smaller income. Had been an arrogant Microsft user, now am proud Ubuntu fanatic – no blue screen of death in over two years and no more trips to the dealer to get the hard drive speeded up! Next came my 35mm film camera, got a digital one to replace it and found that .jpgs were actually better for manipulation on the computer using the free on the net ‘Gimp’ software than film and all the printing problems that entails. Oive just north of Toronto, decided that since I had the time and an empty back yard, gardening for groceries would be next – Can feed myself and my wife easily from my previously empty back yard! I do a bit if pressure canning, pickling, and sauerkrauting as well! Tackled my beer bill by home brewing, I’ve got time on my hands so I thought that would be fun, found out that after some careful recording of practice runs and by following recipes from the web religiously I can produce a much better product at home than I can buy, and for about 16 to 24 cents a bottle! So far I have found that good brand seeds, malt, cameras and free internet software are all good. Next I think I’ll try wine!

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