RE: A loss of legacy

I didn't even know that people replace their gadgets every couple of years until recently. My family and basically everyone I know uses tech until it breaks or passes it on to someone else who will use it till it breaks. My average lifespan for a phone is maybe 5 years. Current one is 3y and works ok for now. Same with a lot of other things, clothes, utensils, etc, use it, pass it on or repurpose it. The average monthly salary here and neighboring countries is 200-400 euros. A lot of tech is imported so the price is relatively higher for us compared to other expenses. My wacom bamboo tablet is 8y and as far as I know it should last many more years.

There was a famous example with boots, a poor person can only afford cheap boots that will last one season, while another person can afford more expensive boots that will last 10 years and likely more. The expensive boots will save money in the long run.

Being able to stock up on stuff when it's on discount is a huge advantage. It's also a lot about the mentality, avoiding buying things unnecessarily. Zero waste movement at least has been gaining traction which is encouraging :)