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Originally Posted by Ifluffedthree  There was no reference to partial refund time frame made by me - only replacement, which was what I commented on.
My cloth diapering experience began in 1989 -- I am aware of how much diapers cost and the amount that can be involved. Noting that the amount spent is a variable determined by the individual. Personally I never spent a $1000.00 on diapering per child. In fact, I never spent $1000.00 for three children, two which potty learned at 3.5 years. Not exactly early. I opted to use those dollars for private education instead of diapers.
A one size diaper is just that -- one size to fit multiple sizes. It does not mean it is constructed with one size special type fabrics. One size are manufactured with similar/same materials that a sized fitted or pocket diaper are. Also, a manufacturer sets limitations as to what would be inclusive in a replacement or warranty. This is information that should be read prior to buying, especially if your spending what you feel to be a large amount of money on a diaper. This way there are not hidden expectation on either side of the purchase. I personally feel that $20-25.00 is a fair price for USA Made with USA textiles one size diaper. In my reading today, I was pleased to read that both textiles and construction of BB are in the USA manufacturing site. 
A manufacturer has no way of identifying the size of ones rotation of diapers when they are sold. Again -- it is a variable. Clearly any item sent back noting defect will display the general amount of wear and tear on them and should give the manufacturer a better idea as to how to best amend a true defect on their part, or to decline the request.
I never indicated that I did not think a partial refund may be a fit to your issue, my comment was on replacement @ 6 month.
I hope the migration stops and you continue to enjoy your purchase. |
Well this doesn't really answer my question... I wasn't really saying that you were wrong, or that you did not think a partial refund was in order, I was just kind of surprised. I mean, clothes are expected to last more than six months, and most high-end, made-in-the-USA shops WILL return your things if they show unusual wear after six months. My husband did this with a really expensive made-in-the-EU pair of shoes that fell apart after six months.
It's not that I think the price is unfair. It is fair. But my expectations for that price are high quality materials, and high quality workmanship, you know? I'm not paying more just to keep my money in the country / North America.
I also think that one-size diapers one would expect to be manufactured for a longer term of use than sized diapers because they are meant to grow with baby. They are often MORE expensive than larges, presumably because of the additional snaps, but they are really significantly more, and again, I think that this also takes into account that the companies know that you're not buying one-sizes just because you dislike the letter "S", you know?
I hope I didn't come off as attacking... I have only bought two sets of diapers and one is from Motherease and these show no signs of wear (well... no signs inherent to the diapers, the yellow stains I haven't sunned out and the graying of some of them due to black socks in the washer notwithstanding, which is why in a sense this discussion is theoretical for me
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But I was just genuinely curious as to what I could expect in terms of length of wear.
ME is pretty clear that once it's washed, it's yours, and that if you are unsatisfied with the product, you can bring it up with them, but no specifics like "you can expect these to last six months and be just as useable as on day one."
I guess that is because of the rotation, as you point out. I only have 30 so that is a lot shorter rotation that some have.
