It’s a well-known secret that inkjet ink is being kept at artificially high prices, which is why many opt to forego ‘genuine’ manufacturer cartridges and get third-party ones inst…
        • melroy@kbin.melroy.org
          4·
          2 months ago

          Man, don’t get me started on razor blades, coffee machines, video game console, electric toothbrushes and e-readers…!

          • filcukEnglish
            5·
            2 months ago

            Straight razors- bought a pack of blades years ago for change and have yet to run out
            Aeropress or V60- especially with beans, after an initial investment of ~£100, you can buy the cheapest beans in bulk (freeze to last) and still make better coffee than any shop
            Not using consoles
            Oh god, what’s the issue with toothbrushes?
            Switched to Kobo Forma when kindle got ads, love it

            • ChapulinColorado@lemmy.worldEnglish
              3·
              2 months ago

              Replacement electric toothbrush heads run on the same scheme as disposable razors with high margins and vendor lock in. I’ve also seen vendors (Phillips) change the design to force you to buy another base station/brush.

              • melroy@kbin.melroy.org
                2·
                2 months ago

                Also you can’t replace the battery. So if you electric brush is dead, you will need to replace the whole thing.

            • melroy@kbin.melroy.org
              2·
              2 months ago

              I do love my Kobo Libra 2, also allows me to just put my epubs on the thing, without the need for subscriptions. etc.

          • Krzd@lemmy.worldEnglish
            2·
            2 months ago

            Get a safety razor. I got one a few years ago and it’s been amazing. The blades are much sharper (or at least feel that way) than the modern 4/5/6 bladed thingies, last longer, and are like 20€ for a 50-pack.

        • LunchMoneyThief@links.hackliberty.orgEnglish
          32·
          2 months ago

          I’ll shortcut this to the logical conclusion:

          It’s centralized, proprietary technology.

          If it is proprietary it is going to fuck you over, one way or another. It’s not a matter of if, but when.

      • x4740N@lemm.eeEnglish
        2·
        2 months ago

        I bet there’s some hentai out there that exists that covers this