Though I am rather frugal in many ways, for example buying used books on eBay or via sites like Abes books or Goodwill thrift stores, I am still forced to splurge occasionally on larger purchases (few hundred $) that fail. For example: 1) My Klipsch Promedia 2.1 subwoofer started acting

The next time you’re faced with a "Good-Better-Best" pricing table, think if you are being played before you choose the most expensive option.