Why Porcelain Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider

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  @Donteatacowman · 4 years ago

  I appreciate this series, but I'd also like to see a "Why is X so cheap?" Because I definitely think when watching this, "wow, but I see similar pieces sold for a lot less money" - probably a mix of worse quality, poor labor practices,and factory production. I'm sure that it would be an eye-opening look into the less-artisan, less-sustainable kind of products that we are much more likely to buy than a handmade piece of porcelain. Not because I think this porcelain isn't worth the money, but because it makes me think that the cheap products are probably worth more than they're charging us too.

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  @TheGrizzlyGarage · 4 years ago

  The businesses showcased in these videos should have links to their websites in the description so we can support them and so they may also profit from this series. Seems fair.

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  @komitadjie · 4 years ago

  Something I particularly appreciate here is how they are taking their craftsmanship and a very old skill set, then updating it and applying it to keep it up to date. &nbsp;The traditional designs and colors are beautiful, iconic, and have a real place in the right decor. &nbsp;But actually following the market and producing the quality <b>along with</b> designs that will fit into a modern home is going to be their real success, I suspect, and will be what lets them stay a full-scale production place, as opposed to making low-production, bespoke products for only a niche market. &nbsp;Both are valuable, but keeping abreast of the trends without sacrificing quality is going to take them a lot farther, I suspect!

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  @Mike_to_the_k · 1 year ago

  My great grandmother was an award winning porcelain sculpture. I regret not learning from her all the time 😢

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  @SpringLeafWolf · 4 years ago

  I&apos;ve seen so many &quot;So Expensive&quot; videos when a new one&apos;s uploaded I already know why it might be expensive: labor intensive, handmade, time consuming, difficult to harvest/process, low wage workers, or employee 60+ yrs in the job. Am I still gonna watch it?<br>Yes!

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  @EveloGrave · 4 years ago

  I took ceramics in high school and found it moderately enjoyable. When I went off to college and needed some electives (still no clue why colleges require electives, money probably) I took up ceramics again. On my 2nd year we worked with porcelain. Let me tell you it is an understatement the difference in feel when molding the clay. I was use to a certain type of brown clay (I dont remember clay names im no expert haha) when we moved to porcelain I felt like I had to relearn everything. Took me a whole year to make a functioning, well balanced bowl. I still have it and love it.

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  @ReclusiveEagle · 4 years ago

  It&apos;s nice that artisans don&apos;t tell you how hard it is to create or have to convince you why its expensive to justify the price like Cuban Chain manufacturers

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  @stephanieyee9784 · 4 years ago

  This was very interesting. The amount of work, artistry and experience demonstrated by these artisans gives me a greater appreciation for their products. <br>The elderly man who has worked at this factory for 60 years is amazing.

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  @hiimryan2388 · 4 years ago

  You know I wish there was a &quot;why is it so cheap&quot; series as I&apos;m shocked that corn etc is so cheap

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  @vr34201 · 4 years ago

  ok, Business Insiders mini docs are probably the best made on Youtube. So Expensive, and the one on crafts are my favorite. keep up the amazing work!

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  @SirFloofy001 · 4 years ago

  I love the look of the modern styling of porcelain, but at the same time i really hope the skills needed for making the beautiful classic style of China never die out.

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  @roguesample · 4 years ago

  My favorite part of this series is when you interview artisans who have been doing their work for decades upon decades. Hearing someone talk about the intricacies of their craft that they only could’ve learned from doing it that long is super interesting

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