[klondike_]

1. Consumers will not pay extra for a longer-lasting bulb. Most will just get the cheapest available. Heavy duty bulbs exist for the commercial and industrial sectors, but are more expensive.

2. Edison-screw fixtures are designed for incandescent bulbs. They trap heat inside the fixture, accelerating the death of LEDs. Integrated LED fixtures tend to be more reliable, but installing them is not an option for renters and unskilled homeowners.

[porknubbins]

I dont know if I went to the store and there was some “happy life” nonsense alibaba brand vs a trusted brand for twice as much I would probably get the good one. The reality is we never have the choice, its Amazon crapshoot or expensive brand at the store (that may not be any better). I will say Ikea always seems to last way better than Chinese brands.

[thrtythreeforty]

I will pay more for a longer lasting bulb. I'm so tired of buying junk. But I won't pay for something sold by Walmart which claims to be longer lasting but in reality is either just lying or has a host of disclaimers and no warranty. And it's impossible for consumers to tell the difference, and I haven't discovered any companies posting engineering shibboleths (like an actual datasheet or real no-BS warranty) that make me believe them any more than I believe Walmart.