6 luxurious things that were regarded as standard a decade ago
Although having access to any subscription you desire or need is a luxury, certain memberships are necessary. "I long for the days when Microsoft Office could be purchased easily. Today, a subscription is required.
Monthly Subscriptions
Instead of creating high-quality products with longer lifespans, replacement components, and maintenance services, manufacturers prioritize new sales.
Getting Things Repaired
Reddit user's comment that stands out: Many contemporary appliances are made in such a way that they are difficult to work on.
Getting Things Repaired
Even though most modern furniture is simple to construct, veneer and laminate and other disposable low-quality materials are used in their production.
Authentic Wooden Furniture
One Redditor suggests looking in antique shops, estate sales, and bigger thrift stores if you want solid wood furniture but don't want to spend thousands of dollars.
Authentic Wooden Furniture
Farmers' markets are pricy due to the increased demand for gourmet foods and the organic trend. Shoppers in certain urban regions are unsure if they are still aiding regional farmers.
Cheap Farmer’s Market Produce
In order to sell vegetables with the farmer's market markup, several vendors have been caught removing the stickers on store-bought produce.
Cheap Farmer’s Market Produce
Now a rare occurrence, what was once an inherent part of the American Dream. Outside of education/government, very few private sector companies offer a pension is how one commenter summed it up.
Integrated Retirement Plan into Your Job
Since the late 1980s, the depreciation of airline privileges has been rising, and it is now absurd in economy class.
A plane's legroom
If you ask for cheaper aircraft tickets, you will get what you paid for in this instance. You paid a lot for that legroom, I assure you. 95% of people can travel because of low cost airlines.