[JohnFen]

> They also may not even bother warrantying a dead battery or tool unless it is painlessly easy

I'm this way as an individual customer, to be honest. I ignore warranties entirely because they're rarely worth all of the hassle that comes with them.

[citrin_ru]

It’s a rational choice for an individual but if people would always use warranty it would create an incentive for manufacturer to keep some minimal quality level to reduce cost of replacements/returns.