I don’t think it works in a linear way Bob. We all know that paying twice the price does not mean twice the quality - but most of us are prepared to try and get an improvement on the previous standard, even though it may be just incremental, but at a far greater cost.In most cases you do get a better product the more you pay for it. The question then becomes if the price difference of 2X or more difference is 2X or more noticeable in daily performance? For those that can afford it and can appreciate perfection it is worth it no doubt. If you can't afford or appreciate perfection then a product of much less cost will not handicap you to a huge extent.
Bob
Succinctly put up.Don’t confuse quality with luxury. Quality is about function. Luxury is about status. For some it is the status that is more important but for many function wins over status most of the time. When comparing quality vs. luxury: there’s often a noticeable gap between the two in price. It’s there for a reason (otherwise, it wouldn’t be luxury, after all).
Quality is different from Luxury - There comes a point, where value or return is greatly diminished. And of course there are shaving products where the actual material value received is insignificant in comparison to the inflated price. This is what most refer to as “luxury”. The goal of the high price is to drive lesser class individuals out of the market. To separate the haves from the have-nots. So, really, the goal of making the purchase is to enhance one’s perceived status. In other words: inflate ones ego. I guess we all like a bit of luxury now and again but when I have my sensible hat on I choose quality! With regards to Shavemac (I have MS and Shavemac), I assumed the price I paid for the Shavemac was about the customisation rather than any detectable increase in quality over MS, that and a bit of brand snobbery .
No, I did not mean in a linear way, sorry if you got that impression. The sensible gent in me says after a point you are wasting you money for next to no gain in performance and that point varies with the individual. OTH, I sometimes break down and splurge just because I can and I am worth it.I don’t think it works in a linear way Bob. We all know that paying twice the price does not mean twice the quality - but most of us are prepared to try and get an improvement on the previous standard, even though it may be just incremental, but at a far greater cost.
And that’s the great thing about being our age Bob, we no longer have responsibilities for others: if we want to splurge, we can do so with no consequence. Personally, I don’t have any interest in the latest technology/cars/cameras/IT/fashion/holidays/travel - or whatever. So £50 on a jar of MdeC soap means a lot to me and a minor difference to whoever picks up the remainder when I’m gone.No, I did not mean in a linear way, sorry if you got that impression. The sensible gent in me says after a point you are wasting you money for next to no gain in performance and that point varies with the individual. OTH, I sometimes break down and splurge just because I can and I am worth it.
Bob
Moka feels luxury to me, with all respect to Shavemac, so maybe I don't know what luxury means.Don’t confuse quality with luxury. Quality is about function. Luxury is about status. For some it is the status that is more important but for many function wins over status most of the time. When comparing quality vs. luxury: there’s often a noticeable gap between the two in price. It’s there for a reason (otherwise, it wouldn’t be luxury, after all).
Quality is different from Luxury - There comes a point, where value or return is greatly diminished. And of course there are shaving products where the actual material value received is insignificant in comparison to the inflated price. This is what most refer to as “luxury”. The goal of the high price is to drive lesser class individuals out of the market. To separate the haves from the have-nots. So, really, the goal of making the purchase is to enhance one’s perceived status. In other words: inflate ones ego. I guess we all like a bit of luxury now and again but when I have my sensible hat on I choose quality! With regards to Shavemac (I have MS and Shavemac), I assumed the price I paid for the Shavemac was about the customisation rather than any detectable increase in quality over MS, that and a bit of brand snobbery .
What?? No way! What about the grandchildren??And that’s the great thing about being our age Bob, we no longer have responsibilities for others: if we want to splurge, we can do so with no consequence. Personally, I don’t have any interest in the latest technology/cars/cameras/IT/fashion/holidays/travel - or whatever. So £50 on a jar of MdeC soap means a lot to me and a minor difference to whoever picks up the remainder when I’m gone.
Great point well stated, thanks for taking the time to post it.Don’t confuse quality with luxury. Quality is about function. Luxury is about status. For some it is the status that is more important but for many function wins over status most of the time. When comparing quality vs. luxury: there’s often a noticeable gap between the two in price. It’s there for a reason (otherwise, it wouldn’t be luxury, after all).
Quality is different from Luxury - There comes a point, where value or return is greatly diminished. And of course there are shaving products where the actual material value received is insignificant in comparison to the inflated price. This is what most refer to as “luxury”. The goal of the high price is to drive lesser class individuals out of the market. To separate the haves from the have-nots. So, really, the goal of making the purchase is to enhance one’s perceived status. In other words: inflate ones ego. I guess we all like a bit of luxury now and again but when I have my sensible hat on I choose quality! With regards to Shavemac (I have MS and Shavemac), I assumed the price I paid for the Shavemac was about the customisation rather than any detectable increase in quality over MS, that and a bit of brand snobbery .
I wish they would refund my three brushes sitting on my shelf, I did get a full refund on one brush, but it took 4 emails to refuse a smaller sum of refund (to the value of the brush) prior to receiving a full refund. This is one reason why I dropped Yaqi from potential ATG group buy/LEYaqi has upgraded their brushes. The problem was mainly in the backbone. It was a hit or miss.
However, the customer service is second to none. They will replace anything no questions asked.
Im a loyal customer. King Yaqi.