A scuff on your bag, a dent in your mug—and suddenly it feels like time for a new one

October 20, 2026 · 12:36 pm 2 sources

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• A scuff on your bag, a dent in your mug – and suddenly it feels like time for a new one
  This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. · October 20, 2026 12:36
  While perfectionists hold themselves to high or even impossible standards, people who want perfect stuff hold what they buy and own to lofty standards.

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• A scuff on your bag, a dent in your mug—and suddenly it feels like time for a new one
  Phys.org · October 21, 2026 20:20
  Imagine you have a bag you really like. It felt like "the one" when you bought it. Over time, it starts to look worn. There are some scuffs on it. Nothing is actually wrong with the bag, and it still works exactly as it should. Yet, once you notice those imperfections, you start thinking about…