Our propensity as a society to buy garbage quality new stuff rather than good quality used stuff is frustrating.

Tech savvy folks know they can find a fully competent, user-serviceable used computer for basic use on eBay for under $200, but Joe Blow goes to Walmart or Best Buy and only has the choice of a crappy $300 computer or a good $1000 computer, both new.

The impact on the environment alone of trashing or recycling things that can be refurbished and reused is staggering.