From: Stealth Pilot 
Newsgroups: rec.crafts.metalworking alt.home.repair misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: Precision of engineering helps bottom line (washer broke 2 wks out of warranty).
Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 18:14:33 +0800

On Mon, 28 May 2007 20:24:19 -0500, Ignoramus4760
 wrote:

>Just two weeks after warranty on our G.E. Profile washer expired, it
>broke. Seems like pump does not work, there is a faint 60 Hz sound
>from inside the washer when pump is supposed to pump, but no
>pumping takes place. 
>
>I find this "coincidence" an evidence for intentional design where
>stuff is made to break after warranty, for extra "revenue" to be made
>on easy repairs and parts.
>
>i

or the biro knib you lost in the wash last night jambing it :-)