piratecat
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Post by piratecat on Sept 13, 2018 11:25:39 GMT -6
I have mixed feelings about knock-offs. I don't really care about luxury brands and it seems they make plenty of money anyway. But I do feel that truly innovative design deserves not only monetary compensation but credit.
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Pizzaslut
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Post by Pizzaslut on Sept 13, 2018 11:25:50 GMT -6
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Post by miawallace on Sept 13, 2018 11:26:23 GMT -6
Also, I love that I can see what the fuck I’m doing when I’m doing my makeup. With glasses my eyeballs were next to the mirror.
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Post by angelashly on Sept 13, 2018 11:30:47 GMT -6
I don’t know. I also feel like the technology with contacts was different back then than now. So I can see people who wore contacts back in tne dah might have gotten bad stuff happen to them. I also look at it that those incidents don’t happen to everyone. It doesn’t really deter me from continuining to wear contacts. I want to get mine back. It has been so long and I want to wear sunglasses and see when I am getting my hair done etc.
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Post by miawallace on Sept 13, 2018 11:31:07 GMT -6
Uo: I also prefer pictures to links in the fashion type threads. I don’t have the patience to click on the link.
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Post by Minerva on Sept 13, 2018 11:31:36 GMT -6
We keep the house in the mid 60s year round. duvets for everyone! My parents turned the heat UP to 65 because I was bringing the baby over. My parents used to do this. They finally ponied up the money to get new insulation and windows and they are now willing to keep their home at a steamy 68F while we visit in the winter. 🙄
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Post by angelashly on Sept 13, 2018 11:32:15 GMT -6
Uo: I also prefer pictures to links in the fashion type threads. I don’t have the patience to click on the link. Me too and I try to do that unless I am doing it from home because I also don't have time for Tapatalk
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Post by hawkward on Sept 13, 2018 11:33:44 GMT -6
I’m waiting a couple more years for lasik. I heard I’m to young and would just have to get it again Humblebrag She probably won’t even get the cheap kind.
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piratecat
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Post by piratecat on Sept 13, 2018 11:34:51 GMT -6
Uo: I also prefer pictures to links in the fashion type threads. I don’t have the patience to click on the link. I agree with this, yet I am too lazy when I post. Shame.
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McBenny
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Post by McBenny on Sept 13, 2018 11:34:58 GMT -6
you probably need something else brandwise. I wear Biofinity contacts, which are really good. But I typically put them in around 5:30 a.m. and take them out about 10:00 p.m., which is a long time no matter what brand. I shouldn't say my eyeballs HURT, they just start to feel dry, more like it. I don't have that issue at all and can go 24 hours in disaster duty. You just took me aback when you said hurt. This isn't a bra love.
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Post by microworm on Sept 13, 2018 11:35:18 GMT -6
Haven't read the past couple pages but I actually do need help shopping/recommendations. Who wants to shop for a bed in a bag for me? Admittedly, my price range is low because I cannot have nice things with my pets (and kids).
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Post by McBenny on Sept 13, 2018 11:36:35 GMT -6
I have mixed feelings about knock-offs. I don't really care about luxury brands and it seems they make plenty of money anyway. But I do feel that truly innovative design deserves not only monetary compensation but credit. Knock off and dupes are two different things to me. I have no issue with dupes. Everything has a dupe.
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Post by microworm on Sept 13, 2018 11:36:37 GMT -6
She probably won’t even get the cheap kind. No shopping mall buy one eye get one free.
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Post by hardlyluck on Sept 13, 2018 11:36:38 GMT -6
I’m waiting a couple more years for lasik. I heard I’m to young and would just have to get it again I had LASIK right before my 21st birthday and ignored all the advice saying I was too young...I’m now 32 and I’ve been wearing glasses again for the last 5 years🤦♀️
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Post by miawallace on Sept 13, 2018 11:36:47 GMT -6
Uo: I also prefer pictures to links in the fashion type threads. I don’t have the patience to click on the link. I agree with this, yet I am too lazy when I post. Shame. I just want pictures because I need to judge y’all’s taste sooner.
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Post by microworm on Sept 13, 2018 11:37:13 GMT -6
I don't like the word "dupe."
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Post by McBenny on Sept 13, 2018 11:40:18 GMT -6
I also need toric contacts and those things aren’t cheap. Even at Costco. So whenever I run out, I beg and plea for a free sample while next paycheck gets here and I can buy 6 month supply. I will admit I wear 1 month contacts for like 2 months or until they rip. I’m not contact rich. I was told I needed torics. I went to a contact specialist and I don't have to have toric. Much more comfortable, no drying, good price.
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Post by Pizzaslut on Sept 13, 2018 11:40:38 GMT -6
Uo: I also prefer pictures to links in the fashion type threads. I don’t have the patience to click on the link. This is how I feel about stories in the blinds. Give me the scoop.
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Post by McBenny on Sept 13, 2018 11:41:40 GMT -6
Purse design is also not proprietary so...
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Post by microworm on Sept 13, 2018 11:42:15 GMT -6
Uo: I also prefer pictures to links in the fashion type threads. I don’t have the patience to click on the link. This is how I feel about stories in the blinds. Give me the scoop. Yes. Please to summarize the dirt.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2018 11:42:29 GMT -6
I’m waiting a couple more years for lasik. I heard I’m to young and would just have to get it again I had LASIK right before my 21st birthday and ignored all the advice saying I was too young...I’m now 32 and I’ve been wearing glasses again for the last 5 years🤦♀️ Yea this would be annoying. I’ll wait about 5 more years or so, close to 30.
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Post by Pizzaslut on Sept 13, 2018 11:42:52 GMT -6
So should I start a thread to help my 3 year old sleep? It will just be me quoting everyone saying, yup, tried that.
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piratecat
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Post by piratecat on Sept 13, 2018 11:43:34 GMT -6
I have mixed feelings about knock-offs. I don't really care about luxury brands and it seems they make plenty of money anyway. But I do feel that truly innovative design deserves not only monetary compensation but credit. Knock off and dupes are two different things to me. I have no issue with dupes. Everything has a dupe. I think you're right that they are different. I generally don't have an issue with dupes either. I guess it's not a hard and fast rule for me (hence mixed feelings). For example, I am a fan of TOMS shoes and Sketchers BOBS bother me. So for me, even if BOBS were the same exact quality as TOMS, I would rather spend $10-15 more for TOMS because I don't want to support Sketchers for blatantly copying. But I get that the relatively small price difference makes a difference too.
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Post by piratecat on Sept 13, 2018 11:44:23 GMT -6
I agree with this, yet I am too lazy when I post. Shame. I just want pictures because I need to judge y’all’s taste sooner. I expect you to put some effort into judging me.
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Post by hardlyluck on Sept 13, 2018 11:46:07 GMT -6
I had LASIK right before my 21st birthday and ignored all the advice saying I was too young...I’m now 32 and I’ve been wearing glasses again for the last 5 years🤦♀️ Yea this would be annoying. I’ll wait about 5 more years or so, close to 30. I really loved those 6ish years of no glasses/contacts. I was exclusively using contacts before my LASIK and paying $$$ for them. So the $3200 I paid for LASIK was still cheaper than 6 years worth of contacts.
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Post by McBenny on Sept 13, 2018 11:47:11 GMT -6
Knock off and dupes are two different things to me. I have no issue with dupes. Everything has a dupe. I think you're right that they are different. I generally don't have an issue with dupes either. I guess it's not a hard and fast rule for me (hence mixed feelings). For example, I am a fan of TOMS shoes and Sketchers BOBS bother me. So for me, even if BOBS were the same exact quality as TOMS, I would rather spend $10-15 more for TOMS because I don't want to support Sketchers for blatantly copying. But I get that the relatively small price difference makes a difference too. Shoe design is not proprietary.
You would have to tell me what sets the TOMS off from BOBS that I should want to pay more for it?
I am not going to pay more JUST to say I am wearing X brand. Now if TOMS, massage my feet for the 10-15 more than BOBS then I will know price is justified.
I am not ever going to pay more just cause it's a brand. I will pay more if I am getting something more.
I would never wear TOMS. NMS
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Post by McBenny on Sept 13, 2018 11:47:51 GMT -6
I just started wearing contacts/glasses in my late 30s so...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2018 11:48:09 GMT -6
Yea this would be annoying. I’ll wait about 5 more years or so, close to 30. I really loved those 6ish years of no glasses/contacts. I was exclusively using contacts before my LASIK and paying $$$ for them. So the $3200 I paid for LASIK was still cheaper than 6 years worth of contacts. That’s a great point too. Are you going to get LASIK again?
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Post by sterling on Sept 13, 2018 11:48:38 GMT -6
I had LASIK right before my 21st birthday and ignored all the advice saying I was too young...I’m now 32 and I’ve been wearing glasses again for the last 5 years🤦♀️ Yea this would be annoying. I’ll wait about 5 more years or so, close to 30. Trigger warning r.e. your youth.
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Post by Cher on Sept 13, 2018 11:48:54 GMT -6
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. I don’t disagree and I have no problem saying that amongst friends. Brux suggested the Atlas to me the other day and I told her I’m only in the market for a luxury car. But Brux is my friend and knows me. I think things are taken a certain way here. Hell, when I told a story about how I find myself jealous of a friend and her lifestyle, I was told I was bragging and not being considerate of those who struggled to put food on the table. So, while I would like to say “designer only”, “five star only”, whatever, I’m well aware of the judgment that would accompany it. So I tend to leave those questions for my bougie NY group.
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