TOOLS I Have A Question

Big Katuna wrote:
In the telephony industry back when a new VW Westphalia was $4000, I used Klein tools. Wire cutters, flush cutters, sheath, screwdrivers, wiring scissors.

I stilll have some. Don’t know if the quality is still there.

Would it be safe to say that today's mini vans are of better quality than that VW? Also, would it be safe to say that the telephone equipment and networks are superior to the equipment and networks then? Today I can call anywhere in the US, talk for as long as I want and not pay any long distance charges, was that the case back then? When that VW was $4000, if you were expecting an important phone call, you couldn't leave your home or office. And what was your household income when you shopped for that VW? My guess way below the median US income today of $61,372.
The good ole days had 19 inch black and white TVs getting 3 network channels if you had a good set of rabbit ears. Two car families were a sign of wealth. Only the rich flew on airplanes. Automobiles of today are much more fuel efficient, safer and have fewer emissions than the vehicles of the VWs vintage.
Nostalgia aside, the fact of the matter is the standard of living as well as life expectancy has never been higher for the entire world and the US is near the top.