The Sam Vimes “Boots” theory of socioeconomic unfairness, often called simply the boots theory, is an economic theory that people in poverty have to buy cheap and subpar products that need to be replaced repeatedly, proving more expensive in the long run than more expensive items.
When you pay 1500$ for a car you don’t have the money for a pre-purchase inspection BRUH.
I also never said it applies to everyone, I said that was my experience as that’s what OP asked.