this post was submitted on 02 Aug 2024
15 points (100.0% liked)
Melbourne
1867 readers
56 users here now
This community is a place created for the people of Melbourne and Victoria. We are a positive, welcoming and inclusive community. We might not agree about everything, but we always strive to stay civil and respectful.
The focus of our discussions is based around things that effect Victoria, but we are also free to discuss our local perspective on wider issues. Or head to the regular Daily Random Discussion thread to talk about anything.
Ongoing discussions, FAQs & Resources (still under construction)
Adoption Certificate for Nellie, the Daily Thread numbat (with thanks to @Catfish)
founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
view the rest of the comments
Shrinkflation/enshittification
Tried to stretch out the overly tight undies elastic that was cutting into me and the fabric straight up ripped.Then I was using the hairdryer to dry some slightly damp sponged spots on the electric blanket and the motor burned out. It literally died and produced smoke.
Big W and Kmart used to be good for basics but are now just cheap and nasty. Barely usable. Iβm in a Sam Vimes situation constantly spending to replace things that are unwearable or break extremely fast.
Unfortunately the more expensive brands seem to be similarly bad so thatβs not a reliable solution. Even the material I could buy to make my own clothes would be more expensive and worse.
Also I bought a soap I used many years ago. The reformulation stinks, burned my skin, and the bar is now tiny. Not only shorter more narrow and thinner but the arch on the back has become so pronounced that half the bar is gone.
Dunno if tradie do the ones your looking for, but been pretty happy with the boxer briefs I got from them. Iβd wait for them to be on sale though.
Yeah maybe
@melbaboutown @Seagoon_ I've definitely noticed a decline in their quality, especially with their elastics, stitching, and fabric quality.
Also, any "lace" trims will begin to fray in a wash or two, even if you handle it carefully.
It's very frustrating.
I have no idea what to do. Maybe try Zara or H&M.
Uniqlo seems to be pretty good quality still for reasonable prices. Their stuff lasts well.
But yep, so much cheap crap out there. It's really alarming. It's not just ripping people off but also filling up landfill.
the worst thing is that it mostly effects and exploits the poor but most items are shittier now
I talked with my cobbler and he was telling me midas shoes have become bad quality in general. The leather is bad quality and workmanship not as good, it's barely worth it to have them repaired. I still buy them because they have wide fittings and don't look like little old lady shoes . π€·ββοΈ
I've found that with most shoes. My newbalances started disintegrating 6 months in without much use. After a year and a half ish, they have mostly disintegrated. Soles flapping off, the little liner things on the inside sole has worn through, the little rubber flaps that fold from the sole up to the fabric at the end of shoes fell apart. Some of it's probably fixable with a bit of super glue, but I shouldn't have to super glue shoes after 6 months of use. I found the same with Nike airs and a pair of asics
I do have a pair of work boots I got for like 70 bucks from Kmart 2 and a half years ago that are still kicking though. They're completely unbranded, but the only thing wrong with them is the Velcro strap on the side has detached from the rubber of the shoe. I don't mind fixing something like that after 2 years, as long as the whole shoe isn't disintegrating
I'm going to try those Bondi hocus things and see if they're any good. Hopefully they are. They look sturdy
@underwatermagpies @Seagoon_ The only thing about Uniqlo is that their sizes all tend to run a *lot* smaller than most other stores.
Normally wear a medium?
Okay, at Uniqlo you'll want to try a large and an extra large.
Maybe if I get a chance to try on