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Not at all, BIFL applies to everything, here's a dishwasher: https://www.costperuse.com/@kepano/purchases/14779fe8-03ea-4...

Would the site be more useful if it had a "product page" where it showed how many users have bought the product, avg life expectancy, etc + the repair guides and reviews?

Obviously I can't build this without users, but I think this is a good idea if that's what you're suggesting

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I should add that I admire people tracking their personal gear.

The market for personal medical gear comes to mind. Wheelchairs, walkers —- unfashionable but important things. Speciality stores for this come across as a rare essentially different retail experience.

That’s right. By posting the devices publicly, I’m seeing people with good judgment. How easy was the inevitable dishwasher repair? I’d prefer a manufacturer who’s upfront about what it takes to fully demonstrate the “lifetime” of an appliance.

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