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John Deere to pay $99M in right-to-repair settlement

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Re: John Deere to pay $99M in right-to-repair settlement

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Post by prawn »

charcircuit wrote: post #26
snowe2010 wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Don’t comment if you don’t want to actually contribute. How are people supposed to know these things before buying the equipment. What if they’re the only provider in their region? There’s a billion reasons why your comment doesn’t contribute.

>How are people supposed to know these things before buying the equipment. By looking at reviews or paying someone to evaluate the product. >What if they’re the only provider in their region Then there is an opportunity for competition. Or you can import a product from another region.

All great in theory, but in importing farm machinery, you need to take into account servicing options and warranty claims. Would be painful if you need to truck a harvester or even mower interstate for a warranty claim.

And it's not like these things are always available from a source with reviews. Reviews for new models are less likely to cover repair-access issues that will arise in a few years' time.

Re: John Deere to pay $99M in right-to-repair settlement

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Post by nalekberov »

adityamwagh wrote: post #21
SilverElfin wrote: post #8

Seems like a small price for a big company. Shouldn’t there be some higher punitive fine for even trying this tactic? It’s basically zero cost for companies to be abusive.

Yes there should be. But there won’t be until US stops lobbying and American public elects lawmakers that work for people instead of their own pockets.

Unfortunately most people has a price in this world. Those who can’t be bought are just so rare.

Re: John Deere to pay $99M in right-to-repair settlement

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Post by alpaca128 »

laughing_man wrote: post #18
snowe2010 wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Don’t comment if you don’t want to actually contribute. How are people supposed to know these things before buying the equipment. What if they’re the only provider in their region? There’s a billion reasons why your comment doesn’t contribute.

"Don't buy their stuff" is exactly the right answer. You need to do your research before you buy big ticket items. It may not be true in every sector, but Deere has plenty of competition.

Do you seriously expect other companies not following suit? People need lawnmowers, so this can quickly turn into the same situation we have with the inkjet printer market.

Re: John Deere to pay $99M in right-to-repair settlement

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Post by [deleted] »

jabwd wrote: post #24
darth_avocado wrote: post #3

The stock is up 5% today. What’s the catch?

They settled, and paid pennies for being able to continue the status quo. Given that the headline is journalistic malpractice at best; and you asking this question kinda proves that. > While the agricultural manufacturing giant pointed out in a statement that this is no admission of wrongdoing Welp, gotta sue again in the future, hopefully lobbied laws in place to prevent whatever forced them to settle by then!

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Re: John Deere to pay $99M in right-to-repair settlement

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Post by laughing_man »

alpaca128 wrote: post #34
laughing_man wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

"Don't buy their stuff" is exactly the right answer. You need to do your research before you buy big ticket items. It may not be true in every sector, but Deere has plenty of competition.

Do you seriously expect other companies not following suit? People need lawnmowers, so this can quickly turn into the same situation we have with the inkjet printer market.

Yes, I expect that. Low sales will concentrate the mind.

Re: John Deere to pay $99M in right-to-repair settlement

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Post by laughing_man »

enaaem wrote: post #23
laughing_man wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

"Don't buy their stuff" is exactly the right answer. You need to do your research before you buy big ticket items. It may not be true in every sector, but Deere has plenty of competition.

How can you do research without victims complaining?

Why wouldn't victims complain?

Re: John Deere to pay $99M in right-to-repair settlement

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Post by user3939382 »

nalekberov wrote: post #33
adityamwagh wrote: post #21

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yes there should be. But there won’t be until US stops lobbying and American public elects lawmakers that work for people instead of their own pockets.

Unfortunately most people has a price in this world. Those who can’t be bought are just so rare.

The disgusting part is it’s not even that much money. $20k here, $50k there gets you a lot of political leverage.

Re: John Deere to pay $99M in right-to-repair settlement

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Post by user3939382 »

elAhmo wrote: post #12
causality0 wrote: post #11

One of the most user-hostile companies on earth. My John Deere lawnmower came with a fuel gauge that runs off a CR2032 that's embedded in epoxy. The battery runs out of charge in about six months and the gauge stops working. If you saw the gauge open and replace the battery it doesn't start working again. If you disconnect the gauge the lawnmower won't start. Replacement gauges are $60.

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Under that logic we don’t need any consumer protection laws.

Re: John Deere to pay $99M in right-to-repair settlement

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Post by OKRainbowKid »

laughing_man wrote: post #37
enaaem wrote: post #23

Earlier quoted context omitted.

How can you do research without victims complaining?

Why wouldn't victims complain?

Because when they do, they receive snide remarks like "just don't buy their stuff then".
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