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Originally Posted by welfare
what is it that i've said that seems unbelievable to you? i think that any logical person would see that it all makes perfect sense.
i spend money on things that i see to be justifiably priced, if i have the choice. it's called being efficient. don't try and dirty that title with a word like "cheapness"
about 3 weeks ago, at the salvation army, i found a crazy dope jacket. fits like a glove. gore-tex, so i could stand in the shower with it and not get wet. bright red, one of my favorite colors. i love the style, like an old school ski jacket. looks like brand new too. i pay attention to the detail and quality, and believe me, this jacket will last for ages. understand i rummaged for two years before i found that, so you know i was ecstatic when i did. definitely worth my 12$. especially when that money went to charity
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You've made some excellent points regarding average consumers understanding of quality, but I think you're underestimating the importance of style and trend. You hint at some reasons why you've decided to forgo modern luxury brands, but its a bit patronizing to assume that some people don't experience true joy from owning luxury goods.
Whilst you might believe that you've have ascended to a higher-plane where materialism/consumerism aren't so important, to some people luxury and fashion are the source of all beauty in this world. As Oscar Wilde said, "All art is quite useless," and I completely agree -- things that provide the most satisfaction and fulfillment are often without real use -- I love watches, and am fascinated by their design and movement, but could easily wear a Casio to tell time.
I think your issue is that you believe most people are stupid, and thus don't respect their decisions. Living in Vancouver, you see most people going out and buying the same LV bag, etc., for status, and I can see how this would distort your assumptions of people as a whole. Leave Vancouver, go to somewhere with real culture, and the trend isn't so much about status as it is about expression.