It’s unfortunate, really, but there’s only 1 good answer: vote with your wallet.

Research before buying and be thorough. There are companies that don’t do this yet and you could build your own peripherals, there’s some nice DIY kits out there.

Just don’t buy this crap. IMO the only way this’ll change is if it hurts them where they feel it.

Train ticket!

I got it because I ended up being able to catch an earlier train, instead of the train I was expecting to catch and had bought a ticket for.

ah, yes, of course