[campbellcj]

For some time, perhaps the last 30 years, western society clearly has been heading down the path of instant gratification and apathy about the future. I agree w/ the above thought that there will always be manufacturers and service providers who cater to the "high-end" and professional (B2B) customers; however, the masses seem to buy into the "Walmart or Target is good 'nuff for me" syndrome.

Personally in most cases I'd rather wait until I can afford something that will function impeccably and last a long time, versus succumbing to a quantity over quality mentality, i.e., having tons of marginal stuff. I hate buying inferior crap!