Do you care about $3k purses?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Spending more than two standard deviations above the norm for something is simply an ego trip.

Do you feel this way about someone who buys an expensive house? Goes on a nice vacation?

Not the PP, but sometimes I feel that way. Giant houses baffle me, particularly when the family is small (i.e., they have one child and no plans for more) and they don’t entertain or have extended family living with them. I mean, it’s their decision (obviously), but I don’t understand it. I guess it’s because I want a home to feel cozy, and a 7-bedroom monstrosity feels cavernous. Nice vacations are fine, but the idea of spending SO MUCH for something so short-lived doesn’t seem practical. But, to each his own.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I used to care and loved my expensive purses but then they became too expensive $2K is now $4K+. Now I’m more likely to buy a $500 bag from Staud or Veronica Beard, Rag & Bone, Mansur Gavriel

I’m feeling this too. I guess I have a line somewhere and while I didn’t feel guilty spending $2000 on a purse, I don’t want a new bag badly enough to spend $4000. I like the brands you mentioned and also Songmont, Aesther Ekme and Toteme.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Spending more than two standard deviations above the norm for something is simply an ego trip.

Do you feel this way about someone who buys an expensive house? Goes on a nice vacation?

Not the PP, but sometimes I feel that way. Giant houses baffle me, particularly when the family is small (i.e., they have one child and no plans for more) and they don’t entertain or have extended family living with them. I mean, it’s their decision (obviously), but I don’t understand it. I guess it’s because I want a home to feel cozy, and a 7-bedroom monstrosity feels cavernous. Nice vacations are fine, but the idea of spending SO MUCH for something so short-lived doesn’t seem practical. But, to each his own.

I agree with you. And as you say, everyone spends their money on something.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Spending more than two standard deviations above the norm for something is simply an ego trip.

Do you feel this way about someone who buys an expensive house? Goes on a nice vacation?

Not the PP, but sometimes I feel that way. Giant houses baffle me, particularly when the family is small (i.e., they have one child and no plans for more) and they don’t entertain or have extended family living with them. I mean, it’s their decision (obviously), but I don’t understand it. I guess it’s because I want a home to feel cozy, and a 7-bedroom monstrosity feels cavernous. Nice vacations are fine, but the idea of spending SO MUCH for something so short-lived doesn’t seem practical. But, to each his own.

Life is short. Why spend time being baffled by other ppl’s giant house, nice vacation or expensive bags/jewelry.

Do you want another person to judge your choice of bags, your shabby little house or your choice to stay at a motel 6? You probably don’t care for that and they shouldn’t do that.

The truth is you judge others no matter what they have or what they do. It just so happen this thread is about expensive bags, but you will judge someone carrying a tattered PVC bag as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My friend dropped her purse in a puddle while we were talking by phone. She mentioned the brand and how it had been given to her as a gift.

The purse is around $3k. I can’t make myself interested in an expensive purse and wondered if anyone felt the same?

I’m happy for my friend that she likes her purse. But I don’t value purses and barely notice what purses people use.

My friend and I are very different and I love that we respect each other. She grew up extremely wealthy, and she is my window into the one percent life…

Am I a weirdo for feeling this way? And should I be better at recognizing status symbols?

if I could tell which purses are 3K and above, I would take this observation an a positive indicator of low IQ and high wetness factor.

[Anonymous]

My recently purchased coated canvas Louis Vuitton bag was less than $3000 but is pretty indestructible. It doesn't have vachetta leather so no worry about uneven patina either (it has black accents). Dropping in a puddle wouldn't be a big deal. It's also a crossbody so I probably wouldn't drop it in the first place. Great for traveling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My friend dropped her purse in a puddle while we were talking by phone. She mentioned the brand and how it had been given to her as a gift.

The purse is around $3k. I can’t make myself interested in an expensive purse and wondered if anyone felt the same?

I’m happy for my friend that she likes her purse. But I don’t value purses and barely notice what purses people use.

My friend and I are very different and I love that we respect each other. She grew up extremely wealthy, and she is my window into the one percent life…

Am I a weirdo for feeling this way? And should I be better at recognizing status symbols?

if I could tell which purses are 3K and above, I would take this observation an a positive indicator of low IQ and high wetness factor.

What a childish and inane take. Being able to recognize a Birkin is hardly an indicator of low IQ. Surely you've seen enough of them on TV or magazines or wherever. But if it makes you feel better to pretend to be oh so intelligent and above-it-all, go ahead.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Spending more than two standard deviations above the norm for something is simply an ego trip.

Do you feel this way about someone who buys an expensive house? Goes on a nice vacation?

Not the PP, but sometimes I feel that way. Giant houses baffle me, particularly when the family is small (i.e., they have one child and no plans for more) and they don’t entertain or have extended family living with them. I mean, it’s their decision (obviously), but I don’t understand it. I guess it’s because I want a home to feel cozy, and a 7-bedroom monstrosity feels cavernous. Nice vacations are fine, but the idea of spending SO MUCH for something so short-lived doesn’t seem practical. But, to each his own.

I agree with you. And as you say, everyone spends their money on something.

The difference is one seems purely to show off

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My friend dropped her purse in a puddle while we were talking by phone. She mentioned the brand and how it had been given to her as a gift.

The purse is around $3k. I can’t make myself interested in an expensive purse and wondered if anyone felt the same?

I’m happy for my friend that she likes her purse. But I don’t value purses and barely notice what purses people use.

My friend and I are very different and I love that we respect each other. She grew up extremely wealthy, and she is my window into the one percent life…

Am I a weirdo for feeling this way? And should I be better at recognizing status symbols?

if I could tell which purses are 3K and above, I would take this observation an a positive indicator of low IQ and high wetness factor.

What a childish and inane take. Being able to recognize a Birkin is hardly an indicator of low IQ. Surely you've seen enough of them on TV or magazines or wherever. But if it makes you feel better to pretend to be oh so intelligent and above-it-all, go ahead.

You have it exactly backwards. If you watch reality TV (I assume the plastic reality tv types love their designer purses) and you read the kind of magazines that feature status symbol accessories, you're probably pretty dumb.

[Anonymous]

I don’t care or know about bags. I carry an ugly fanny pack. If someone has an expensive bag I don’t know about it, but occasionally someone will mention their big purchase and I think good for them glad they got a luxury that they wanted.

[Anonymous]

I don't care what someone carries. I think it's a ridiculous amount of money to spend and no, I don't recognize most of the designer brands unless it has LV all over it.
In fact, there is this one checkered tan/black large purse that I thought was some knockoff from Target and a friend told me it was an expensive bag. Ugh, it is UGLY. I bet the knowledgeable purse people know what I"m talking about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My friend dropped her purse in a puddle while we were talking by phone. She mentioned the brand and how it had been given to her as a gift.

The purse is around $3k. I can’t make myself interested in an expensive purse and wondered if anyone felt the same?

I’m happy for my friend that she likes her purse. But I don’t value purses and barely notice what purses people use.

My friend and I are very different and I love that we respect each other. She grew up extremely wealthy, and she is my window into the one percent life…

Am I a weirdo for feeling this way? And should I be better at recognizing status symbols?

if I could tell which purses are 3K and above, I would take this observation an a positive indicator of low IQ and high wetness factor.

What a childish and inane take. Being able to recognize a Birkin is hardly an indicator of low IQ. Surely you've seen enough of them on TV or magazines or wherever. But if it makes you feel better to pretend to be oh so intelligent and above-it-all, go ahead.

You have it exactly backwards. If you watch reality TV (I assume the plastic reality tv types love their designer purses) and you read the kind of magazines that feature status symbol accessories, you're probably pretty dumb.

What?

I know what a Birkin bag is, and I don't watch reality TV. It's because I know who Jane Birkin and Serge Ginsburg are, I have seen the French movies they are in, and ive read about the origin of the Birkin bag in some magazine. It seems like a great bag.

[Anonymous]

I don’t care either way. I don’t like the design of most purses, especially expensive ones like a Birkin. I don’t care for the top flap design, it seems bulky and inconvenient.

I am pretty thrilled with my new acquisition, a flyweight Away crossbody. It holds my kindle, kid’s EpiPen and my migraine shots, and wasn’t expensive at all. So I do like functional purses and want very specific things in a purse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bags aren’t my thing but get the appeal.

I spend a lot going out to eat, probably more than some people think is reasonable. Many of us enjoy our little treats and creature comforts and, yes, sometimes that means splurging on something fun.

Same. I spend on Economy Premium and nice trips.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My friend dropped her purse in a puddle while we were talking by phone. She mentioned the brand and how it had been given to her as a gift.

The purse is around $3k. I can’t make myself interested in an expensive purse and wondered if anyone felt the same?

I’m happy for my friend that she likes her purse. But I don’t value purses and barely notice what purses people use.

My friend and I are very different and I love that we respect each other. She grew up extremely wealthy, and she is my window into the one percent life…

Am I a weirdo for feeling this way? And should I be better at recognizing status symbols?

if I could tell which purses are 3K and above, I would take this observation an a positive indicator of low IQ and high wetness factor.

What a childish and inane take. Being able to recognize a Birkin is hardly an indicator of low IQ. Surely you've seen enough of them on TV or magazines or wherever. But if it makes you feel better to pretend to be oh so intelligent and above-it-all, go ahead.

You have it exactly backwards. If you watch reality TV (I assume the plastic reality tv types love their designer purses) and you read the kind of magazines that feature status symbol accessories, you're probably pretty dumb.

What?

I know what a Birkin bag is, and I don't watch reality TV. It's because I know who Jane Birkin and Serge Ginsburg are, I have seen the French movies they are in, and ive read about the origin of the Birkin bag in some magazine. It seems like a great bag.

I assume you mean Serge Gainsbourg? He's pretty important in French culture; if you knew anything about that, you'd've spelled it right.