Yeah, I’ve been far more conscious of whether the stuff I buy can be easily repaired or not, and it often makes or breaks my purchase decision.

I wish consumers had more resources into what parts might break on which product, so they can actively make better purchasing decisions.

Had I known this part could be treated like a consumable, I may have spent more on a better model that supports easier repairs.

Which reminds me, my expensive blender has a jar with a built-in blade. Eventually, the blade will need to be replaced (actually, it’s the bearings), but since you can’t disassemble it, you have to purchase an entirely new jar with the blade! So, I sourced out compatible jars that have removable blades that can be more easily serviced!