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marshray
on Feb 14, 2011
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3D printing could reduce raw material needs by 90%
Why would someone pay more for "premium branding" on something they print on their own machine?
Granted I don't understand why people pay more for branded clothes either.
wmf
on Feb 14, 2011
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The point of premium branding is in fact to prove that you can afford to pay more.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veblen_good
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Granted I don't understand why people pay more for branded clothes either.