Specifically, Thanksgiving through Sunday, boycott Target, Amazon, and Home Depot even harder than usual: weaintbuyingit.com
Comment on Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever and it’s costing the economy
modestmeme@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Companies act like the general population simply OWES them business. We do not.
On that note, please refuse to participate in Black Friday and keep your Christmas low key and sentimental.
witten@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Blaster_M@lemmy.world 1 month ago
I buy my upgrades used on ebay. Check your seller before buying, of course, but that does mean more money in the pockets of people who are trying to get rid of unneeded stuff.
witten@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Great tip. Getting things used is a great way to give in a little bit less to capitalist wealth pumps.
SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 1 month ago
They think Jeff Bezos is still the CEO of Amazon. Not very well-informed …
witten@lemmy.world 1 month ago
That’s your takeaway?
SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Do you have a problem with my observation?
Broadfern@lemmy.world 1 month ago
That’s my plan. Primarily food and handmade/carefully picked gifts rather than lavish this year.
Also wtf? How is 2 years “a long time” to hold onto an expensive machine? Mine have been at least 4-5 years between buys. Products are supposed to last.