re: WSJ - Significant increase in poor quality furniture in the US

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China is definitely a culprit, but consumers also have no idea how to identify good construction and materials. Consumers look for trendy shite. So manufacturers skimp on good construction and materials, and instead use cheap stuff to go with trendy looks

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Most people do not want a living room suit for more than about 3-5 years. We replace our couches and recliners about every 3 years.