In our modern times folks accept poor products as the norm and few complain. Back in the day that was not the case. If you bought a razor and there was a problem you got a new one or your money back in an instant no questions asked. Back then people didn't accept shoddy goods like now. Sure some sold junk but those were fly by night salesmen and outfits and if they were caught, well...

There were inexpensive things made back in the day but still they were well made and didn't fall apart soon after purchase like now. Things these days are engineered to last only so long so you have to come back and keep buying them. Think major appliances. Even common items lasted indefinitely.

If you are willing to pay you can get great quality items but few are willing to pay the price. A great example are with DE Razors. You can buy a cheap plastic item or cheap pot metal one or you can buy a Blackland or Wolfman or one of the other quality razors out there.

No different that we associate items made in China as junk however the Chinese can make high quality items but the importers don't want those type of items and let's face it the American Consumer loves Walmart and Target.