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tyingq on Jan 25, 2019 | parent | context | favorite | on: JMAP: Like IMAP but Not Really

Just as one example, wind resistant umbrellas have an actual useful feature regular umbrellas don't have.

pjmlp on Jan 25, 2019 [–]

Given that regular umbrellas cost 3 euros on average, how much do those cost?

tyingq on Jan 25, 2019 | [–]

They are significantly more, but it's not just replacement cost avoidance that's the benefit. They are easier to handle in wind, keeping you dryer and not having to fight the umbrella.

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