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[–] Acid_Burn@lemmy.dbzer0.com 27 points 1 day ago (2 children)

They make money on blade replacement cartridges. If the base unit lasts longer they still make more money in the long run from consumables. A lot like electric toothbrushes.

Source: I have this shaver and buy replacement blades a few times a year.

[–] turtlesareneat@discuss.online 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yep they basically give the handle away for free anyway just to get you on the blades. Giving away accessories at no-cost-to-them is totally on brand. I doubt many other companies will do it, as accessories are usually moneymakers.

[–] 4am@lemm.ee 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Avoids tariffs if you print them yourself

[–] Kbobabob@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Where does the filament come from?

[–] guiguinofake@sh.itjust.works 3 points 23 hours ago

Uhhhh the filaments trees obviously

[–] Saik0Shinigami@lemmy.saik0.com 1 points 23 hours ago

There's enough plastic around to recycle it... PLA, PETG, ABS... can all be shredded, crushed, and recycled.

[–] tofubl@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 1 day ago

Well that certainly makes a lot more sense now. I wasn't familiar with Philips shavers with replacement blades. 🙄