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Post by GhoatMonket on Sept 13, 2018 10:04:37 GMT -6
There’s no doubt people here fronting lives that they aren’t really living. Saying they bought things that they shouldn’t or didn’t. People lie on the internet? My world is shattered.
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Post by Cher on Sept 13, 2018 10:05:25 GMT -6
Also might be a thought but maybe say I am looking for designer bag or designer glasses if you are set that you want that or that you want to be in a certain price range. This is hard for me. Because I try to mindful of that stuff. I would feel like an asshole being like, “designer suggestions only!” I know that’s probably on me.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2018 10:06:04 GMT -6
I really feel we need a dupe bag thread, because I like a lot of what I see in the handbag thread but the dupes get lost in with the $500-2500 bags Or, to play devil's advocate, maybe those of us who are buying them just need to post more? I tend toward more casual and boho looks and love a good hobo bag, so while I enjoy looking at the pretty things in that thread, most aren't my style. And my style isn't really in style atm, which is okay. I'm happy to spam you all with my recent discount bags from The Sak. 😉 Yes, please do!
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Post by shan-ah-doo on Sept 13, 2018 10:07:25 GMT -6
I love generics, I love brand names, I love good deals, I love frivolous purchases. At the root of it all, I am a shopper who loves shopping like a drug. It's frankly a bit concerning at times for me. And sometimes not. I have to be mindful for sure. Basically, if you're not into researching and browsing and acquiring any and all things like I am, we probably won't speak the same language when it comes to our consumer lives. And that's OK. It's why I love shopping threads. I’m the same but I go in spurts. I can go long periods without shopping but once I start up I can’t stop and end up with a lot of guilt.
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Post by McBenny on Sept 13, 2018 10:07:39 GMT -6
My definition of "good deal" rarely equates to the lowest cost option. To me a perfect "good deal" is something that hits the right balance between cost and other factors like brand, color, style, materials, functionality, etc. I agree with this to an extent.
However, if you have a preconceived price point in your mind that you think you need to pay for something then you might ASSUME a suggested deal is the lowest cost option when it was not. It might have been a good fucking deal and not the lower cost option.
At the end of the day if someone is saying they have this or used this and it's great does it matter?
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Post by gimmeaQ on Sept 13, 2018 10:07:42 GMT -6
I don't like shopping.
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Post by McBenny on Sept 13, 2018 10:08:28 GMT -6
Also might be a thought but maybe say I am looking for designer bag or designer glasses if you are set that you want that or that you want to be in a certain price range. This is hard for me. Because I try to mindful of that stuff. I would feel like an asshole being like, “designer suggestions only!” I know that’s probably on me. ask for what you want.
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Post by Rusty Red on Sept 13, 2018 10:08:29 GMT -6
Has anyone bought an incline trainer because of me? LMK. I want to be an influencer too, dammit.
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Post by shan-ah-doo on Sept 13, 2018 10:09:19 GMT -6
When I walk into Sephora they know. I’m like their fragile prey.
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Post by shan-ah-doo on Sept 13, 2018 10:11:34 GMT -6
I’m out of 5 staple items and everything is in my basket but it I just get a 100 more points I can get the better rewards. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME.
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Post by GhoatMonket on Sept 13, 2018 10:11:51 GMT -6
Also might be a thought but maybe say I am looking for designer bag or designer glasses if you are set that you want that or that you want to be in a certain price range. This is hard for me. Because I try to mindful of that stuff. I would feel like an asshole being like, “designer suggestions only!” I know that’s probably on me. But if that's what you are after, you should say it. If you want the real deal and not some knock off cheaper version, say that. It would be like me asking for weight equipment suggestions and people suggesting second hand or some cheap stuff from Dick's. I am not in the market for that. (It's also why I don't ask here.) When I do ask in other places, I specifically ask between the pricier brands. I know there are cheaper things. I'm not here for them. I have particular tastes and I am willing to pay for them, even if it means waiting longer to get it.
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Post by brux on Sept 13, 2018 10:12:41 GMT -6
My definition of "good deal" rarely equates to the lowest cost option. To me a perfect "good deal" is something that hits the right balance between cost and other factors like brand, color, style, materials, functionality, etc. I agree with this to an extent.
However, if you have a preconceived price point in your mind that you think you need to pay for something then you might ASSUME a suggested deal is the lowest cost option when it was not. It might have been a good fucking deal and not the lower cost option.
At the end of the day if someone is saying they have this or used this and it's great does it matter?
The sharing of actual real life experience is always super helpful. I just don't think it's personal if they don't take your advice and buy something different. I really enjoy your ability to find deals and dupes. I think a lot of people do. But sometimes I know that I think well, if Brand X is $50 and Brand Y is $15, there has to be something that makes Brand X better and I can afford it, so I'm going to buy it. My human brain knows that the increased price is mostly due to good marketing and nothing tangible, but my lizard brain usually takes over and forces me to buy the expensive, shiner thing.
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Post by thatgolfb on Sept 13, 2018 10:12:45 GMT -6
I am in the market for a three row luxury SUV with captains chairs. So you guys helped me. And it’s all about me. Get the Escalade like you said. It seems to be your best option. Quite honestly there aren’t a lot of options in that market for what you are looking for. And defining luxury large SUV always gets wonky because some people would claim the Lincoln Navigator and Yukon Denali are luxury but they aren’t. Nice but not a luxury vehicle. Get the Escalade in that brownish color, it’s very classy. What is considered luxury? (Not snarky, just genuinely curious.) Most likely I won't be buying a luxury vehicle, but I still want to know.
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Post by miawallace on Sept 13, 2018 10:12:48 GMT -6
Uo: I really really really don’t like talking parenting in real life or here.
Mostly I could handle my Bmb when I was pregnant because I was mostly whining about all of it. But once kid was born I wanted to keep talking about myself, but it was threads upon threads of kid talk, parenting. And that stuff bores me to death. I love my kid, but I can’t talk about her all the time. Moty
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Post by McBenny on Sept 13, 2018 10:13:14 GMT -6
I have pages and pages in my planner filled with lists and lists of heavily researched things. If I don't have it, I usually say I haven't bought it yet but it has really great reviews. I can usually cite from where cause that's on my list too.
So in conclusion - just cause I recommend it doesn't mean I do cause it was the lowest price option. I usually have it and am very pleased.
I can just add this to the list of things not to discuss here, no issue.
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Post by McBenny on Sept 13, 2018 10:15:32 GMT -6
I agree with this to an extent.
However, if you have a preconceived price point in your mind that you think you need to pay for something then you might ASSUME a suggested deal is the lowest cost option when it was not. It might have been a good fucking deal and not the lower cost option.
At the end of the day if someone is saying they have this or used this and it's great does it matter?
The sharing of actual real life experience is always super helpful. I just don't think it's personal if they don't take your advice and buy something different. I really enjoy your ability to find deals and dupes. I think a lot of people do. But sometimes I know that I think well, if Brand X is $50 and Brand Y is $15, there has to be something that makes Brand X better and I can afford it, so I'm going to buy it. My human brain knows that the increased price is mostly due to good marketing and nothing tangible, but my lizard brain usually takes over and forces me to buy the expensive, shiner thing. I didn't say anyone had to take anyone's advice.
If I know that brand X and brand Y are made at the same place by the same people with the same stuff then???...I will just keep my mouth shut from this point forward.
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Post by helenahhandbasket on Sept 13, 2018 10:16:27 GMT -6
Uo: I really really really don’t like talking parenting in real life or here. Mostly I could handle my Bmb when I was pregnant because I was mostly whining about all of it. But once kid was born I wanted to keep talking about myself, but it was threads upon threads of kid talk, parenting. And that stuff bores me to death. I love my kid, but I can’t talk about her all the time. Moty Me too. The worst is when I am out with friends who are also moms and we can't seem to stop talking about kids and parenting. Ugh. Like come on heifers I am here out with you all to escape this. So I have a group of former co-workers that I have to say lately I prefer hanging out with because they are all either single or married with no children.
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Post by McBenny on Sept 13, 2018 10:17:17 GMT -6
Uo: I really really really don’t like talking parenting in real life or here. Mostly I could handle my Bmb when I was pregnant because I was mostly whining about all of it. But once kid was born I wanted to keep talking about myself, but it was threads upon threads of kid talk, parenting. And that stuff bores me to death. I love my kid, but I can’t talk about her all the time. Moty Me too. The worst is when I am out with friends who are also moms and we can't seem to stop talking about kids and parenting. Ugh. Like come on heifers I am here out with you all to escape this. So I have a group of former co-workers that I have to say lately I prefer hanging out with because they are all either single or married with no children. This is how I feel about MNO.
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Post by spicysalmonroll on Sept 13, 2018 10:17:18 GMT -6
McBenny, I'm with you on this. If someone says I want $500 Tom Ford glasses and you say well I got these great Prada ones for $350, I feel that's a reasonable response. It's definitely not on the same level as suggesting $30 H&M.
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Post by brux on Sept 13, 2018 10:17:44 GMT -6
The sharing of actual real life experience is always super helpful. I just don't think it's personal if they don't take your advice and buy something different. I really enjoy your ability to find deals and dupes. I think a lot of people do. But sometimes I know that I think well, if Brand X is $50 and Brand Y is $15, there has to be something that makes Brand X better and I can afford it, so I'm going to buy it. My human brain knows that the increased price is mostly due to good marketing and nothing tangible, but my lizard brain usually takes over and forces me to buy the expensive, shiner thing. I didn't say anyone had to take anyone's advice.
If I know that brand X and brand Y are made at the same place by the same people with the same stuff then???...I will just keep my mouth shut from this point forward.
who is saying keep your mouth shut? What? no. I'm reading the opposite.
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Post by miawallace on Sept 13, 2018 10:18:01 GMT -6
I also don’t know what is happening with the clothing industry where everything is cheaply made now. I remember buying a Michael Kohrs shirt years ago at a Ross and it was so well made. It fell nicely on me. Now some shirts just plain suck man.
I also feel like no one is really designing clothes that fit plus size women really well in tne $-$$ range.
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Post by shan-ah-doo on Sept 13, 2018 10:18:27 GMT -6
I can’t tell the difference between cheap or expensive sunglasses.
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Post by McBenny on Sept 13, 2018 10:18:42 GMT -6
McBenny , I'm with you on this. If someone says I want $500 Tom Ford glasses and you say well I got these great Prada ones for $350, I feel that's a reasonable response. It's definitely not on the same level as suggesting $30 H&M. Yes and also said person suggesting the $30 H&M is not doing so cause they think you are spendy. Said person my love their H&Ms, they fit good, look good, last well.
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Post by brux on Sept 13, 2018 10:19:10 GMT -6
I also don’t know what is happening with the clothing industry where everything is cheaply made now. I remember buying a Michael Kohrs shirt years ago at a Ross and it was so well made. It fell nicely on me. Now some shirts just plain suck man. I also feel like no one is really designing clothes that fit plus size women really well in tne $-$$ range. everything is fucking junk. I get these weird tiny holes in all my shirts around belly level.
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Post by shan-ah-doo on Sept 13, 2018 10:19:35 GMT -6
I also don’t know what is happening with the clothing industry where everything is cheaply made now. I remember buying a Michael Kohrs shirt years ago at a Ross and it was so well made. It fell nicely on me. Now some shirts just plain suck man. I also feel like no one is really designing clothes that fit plus size women really well in tne $-$$ range. everything is fucking junk. I get these weird tiny holes in all my shirts around belly level. Moths.
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Post by brux on Sept 13, 2018 10:19:51 GMT -6
I always go cheap with sunglasses. Bc I scratch the lenses all the time.
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Post by McBenny on Sept 13, 2018 10:20:04 GMT -6
I also don’t know what is happening with the clothing industry where everything is cheaply made now. I remember buying a Michael Kohrs shirt years ago at a Ross and it was so well made. It fell nicely on me. Now some shirts just plain suck man. I also feel like no one is really designing clothes that fit plus size women really well in tne $-$$ range. I am feeling the opposite about plus size clothing. I feel there are so many options now. LOL
Not saying you are wrong.
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Post by shan-ah-doo on Sept 13, 2018 10:20:35 GMT -6
I always go cheap with sunglasses. Bc I scratch the lenses all the time. I stick to aviators because they all look the same.
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Post by brux on Sept 13, 2018 10:21:05 GMT -6
everything is fucking junk. I get these weird tiny holes in all my shirts around belly level. Moths. I don't have bugs in my house!!!!!! well, I do, but the exterminator kills them. I think it's holes created by rubbing on jeans buttons. That's what google convinced me of. Always tiny holes in the same area of multiple shirts over the years.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2018 10:21:12 GMT -6
Get the Escalade like you said. It seems to be your best option. Quite honestly there aren’t a lot of options in that market for what you are looking for. And defining luxury large SUV always gets wonky because some people would claim the Lincoln Navigator and Yukon Denali are luxury but they aren’t. Nice but not a luxury vehicle. Get the Escalade in that brownish color, it’s very classy. What is considered luxury? (Not snarky, just genuinely curious.) Most likely I won't be buying a luxury vehicle, but I still want to know. Umm mainstream luxury off the top of my head... Mercedes, Lexus, Land Rover, Porsche, Audi Cadillac, BMW, Jaguar, some will argue Tesla. This is what I can think of off the top of my head. I’m sure I’m missing something.
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