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0 pointsplainOldText7y ago0 comments

Have they? Go to Amazon and search, say, for "scissors". Which one would you buy?

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The top result, tagged as Amazon's Choice, is the "AmazonBasics Multipurpose Scissors - 3-Pack" for $6.09. They look like everything I want in general-purpose scissors, there are tons of reviews from people who really like them, and the fact that there are three of them means that unless Amazon has just completely dropped the ball on this one I'll be set for a long time in the scissors department -- and if not, hey, I'm only out six bucks. Free two-day shipping with Prime.

I'm not seeing the problem here?

plainOldTextOP7y ago

Well, if you fail to see the limitations and assumptions upon which your decision making process rests, then there's nothing of value I could add. Your decision making model via-a-vis scissors purchasing is perfectly acceptable. But it's just one model. Would you use the same model if you were, say, a tailor?

kalehrishi7y ago

The one with with most 5 star ratings!

bostik7y ago

Fiskars.

From a reputable vendor, no less.

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