• melroy@kbin.melroy.org
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      11 hours ago

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

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        7 hours 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

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          58 minutes 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.