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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I personally do not look down upon those who choose not to indulge in luxury goods.   I get it.  They are splurges that are insanely expensive and are a personal choice.  People have higher priorities or different priorities for what to do with their disposable income.   And some just are not into fashion or style or collecting things for the history of it and just need a functional item.
I have only commented on this topic (for me it is bags) in defense of my choice to indulge in luxury goods by those who choose not to indulge in luxuries who seem to look down on those of us who choose to indulge in them.
There are luxury items that hold there value very well that I enjoy and collect and plan to pass down to my children.   I work my butt off, made wise choices otherwise with my money and these things bring me joy to use.   If it is not for you so be it ...I don't look down on you because you make a different choice.   
I see people who have issues with or look down on my luxury goods choices splurge on multiple vacations a year,  weekly manicure and pedicures and beauty salon visits,  buy expensive jewelry, dine out everyday for lunch and often for dinner, choose to live in a much more expensive home, etc.  and it infuriates me that those choices are more socially acceptable   while I choose to do my own nails and hair, don't care about diamonds and jewels, I bring my lunch and dining out is not a regular experience, vacation more frugally and made a more frugal home choice.   I save a ton of money being frugal in various aspects of my life and some of that money saved goes to some luxuries that I enjoy.
Beyond the above, if you I see you driving a Kia, rocking a plastic Target purse, cubic zirconia jewelry, etc.  I do not look down on you.   I do not walk around judging other people. I appreciate nice things and do compliment when I see something beautiful...beyond that I do not notice or care....I am just enjoying my own things.[/quote]

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