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+1  My husband bought me a Rolex for a wedding present, and I wear it every day.  I'd have gone through ten watches by now if I were buying cheaper ones.  Many people wear Cartier/Rolex watches that are 50 years old, or older.  I will give the watch to one of my children.  I have expensive cashmere sweaters that are ten years old and look great.  The $50 sweater I bought last year has already pilled up and looks crappy.

I do think that people who were raised "cheap" (not necessarily "poor") often don't understand that spending more money up front for quality can be smarter in the long run.  [/quote]

I don't think that's what's happening here. The least-expensive thing isn't always the best deal, but the most expensive thing isn't always worth it in long-term payback, either. If it's not making her happy to see that watch on her wrist every day, it doesn't matter how long it's going to last. It's not a good deal. And if it did make her happy, and they could afford it, it wouldn't matter whether the cost per year of usefulness was more or less than the cost for a lesser watch.

Every expenditure is an opportunity cost, because there is always something else you could do with the money. If the OP's husband is buying presents for her based on what makes him feel good, that's messed up. If he's getting her something she wants but doesn't feel right buying for herself, that's sweet. [/quote]

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