Has the American consumer lost its collective mind?
04-06-2011, 05:24 PM
#72
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Ive often thought of how Id spend $$ if I won the lottery - cant for the life of me think of things to buy!!!! I mean Ithtink of things, and then say to myself, why would I want THAT! Id like an electric car, Id like a really nice bicycle, and a house thats pd for, but not a mcmansion, just a farmhouse w/ lots of farmland- no jewels, no watches, no "toys". And never have I considered jeans filled w/ holes! I think its an insult to people who have to wear clothes till they fall off cus they just cant afford anything new. share t
04-06-2011, 08:43 PM
#73
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Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
For further proof Americans have gone crazy, price prom dresses. :shock: I know people paying $500!!!!!!
04-06-2011, 08:47 PM
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[quote=redkimba]Let's face it - if you had a TON of money to spend (with no problem of getting more), wouldn't you buy it?
Definitely NOT! I grew up in the '40's when blue jeans were what people on a very limited budget got for their children because they lasted a long time. It's only been within the last year that I've gotten a pair, again because they last forever.
Plus, I could never find one that actually fit, now that I've had children! Same weight as before children, just distributed in a whole different pattern!
:D
Wouldn't it be nice if all those big spenders chose to purchase common folk priced clothing? Maybe the Brand Name makers would find the common sense the once had.
Definitely NOT! I grew up in the '40's when blue jeans were what people on a very limited budget got for their children because they lasted a long time. It's only been within the last year that I've gotten a pair, again because they last forever.
Plus, I could never find one that actually fit, now that I've had children! Same weight as before children, just distributed in a whole different pattern!
:D
Wouldn't it be nice if all those big spenders chose to purchase common folk priced clothing? Maybe the Brand Name makers would find the common sense the once had.
04-06-2011, 09:06 PM
#76
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A resounding YES!!! I live in an affluent community and I see it day in and day out. How can people with money have so little understanding of it's worth?! It is said that millionaires who are happiest live lives just like anyone else, not the high flying, conspicuous consumption lives we always hear about. I believe it!
Crop tops came into trend when our DD was a teenager. DH and I were shopping one day when he looked at a top, looked at the price tag and exclaimed, "I'm not paying $35.00 for half a shirt!"
Crop tops came into trend when our DD was a teenager. DH and I were shopping one day when he looked at a top, looked at the price tag and exclaimed, "I'm not paying $35.00 for half a shirt!"
04-06-2011, 09:21 PM
#77
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I'll bet I'm the best tread setter here if ripped holely jeans is all it take. And I also own designer dust rags to That I'll let go at rock bottom price of $35 a peice (DH old holey underwear) some nut will buy them
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