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I got a roost when they launched, still have it, practical and durable, I imagine I'll always have it.

The problem with this paper one is that the paper will wear within a couple of years, and if you spill your coffee on it or anything like that or put it down on a coffee-ring stain, it's straight in the bin.

I fail to see the value in something made from recyclable that is essentially disposable rather than a roost which can be made from recycled plastic and last forever.

The roost also only cost about double to triple this to buy.

EDIT: I see the roost is quite a bit more expensive now, but longevity and ergonomics wise I'd say still well worth it.



Why is it so expensive? It looks and functions exactly like a dozen other similar stands on aliexpress.


I’m not going to buy a knock off good from Aliexpress for a product that I have used everyday for the past two years across over two dozen cities.


The Nexstand is the most popular alternative, it's around 30 dollars.


Honestly, I don't know, I bought it a decade ago when it launched.

It was a fair bit cheaper, I want to say more like $60, I suppose "inflation" is the reason.

EDIT: 2016 I bought my roost stand, it's still good as new.




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