Off Topic Part Quatre

[Marilyn. 340]

so something has been irking me... maybe this should go in the vent thread

so the other day when I called the surgeon's office to find out about my surgery the lady there did a quick check and told me it was still scheduled .. well, yesterday I still wasn't sure so I called my regular doctor and the lady there said that the doctor had talked to the surgeon and he said the surgery was a no go.. this convo between doctors happened before I had called the surgeon's office... anywho, the lady at my doc's office said she would call the surgeon to double check... she calls me back and tells me that the lady had said that she had told me the surgery was canceled she most certainly did not... I have no idea why she would lie about that

[Sprailenes 47]

Most women don't know jack about craftsmanship and that's has nothing to do with their appeal. They're carrying around an ugly bag because its a status symbol. I am going to create bags that look like dog poo - beautifully skillfully crafted dog poo, I'm going to sell them for thousands of dollars... I bet they'd buy that too.

[SapphireDreams 71]

Most women don't know jack about craftsmanship and that's has nothing to do with their appeal. They're carrying around an ugly bag because its a status symbol. I am going to create bags that look like dog poo - beautifully skillfully crafted dog poo, I'm going to sell them for thousands of dollars... I bet they'd buy that too.

Yeah, there's probably a lot of people like that I'm sure. I'm not discounting that for many people it's a status symbol, there will always be posers, especially in fashion.

[The_Dude 1,142]

Yeah, there's probably a lot of people like that I'm sure. I'm not discounting that for many people it's a status symbol, there will always be posers, especially in fashion.

I always discount the "craftmanship" argument because the last time I was in Milan, you can go to a custom leatherworker and get a much higher quality and better crafted bag made for far less. But then again, I buy Lucky brand jeans, so I should just STFU.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

I see the appeal in the LV bags. I don't own one, but I plan to in the future. I wouldn't get the brown logo print though, I plan to get a white/beige Daimier checkered print or the black epi leather. I think part of the appeal comes from the history and the craftsmanship of the designer. I mean the quality of a designer bag is definitely greater than a $30 bag. I am interested and appreciate the fashion design industry. I mean I would never ever spend money on concert tickets, it's just not my thing, but I would totally buy an LV bag and wouldn't think twice about it. Everyone has different priorities so whatever floats their boat, ya know?

I see your point...we all would spend money on certain things and not others. I don't have the cash to spend on something quite that expensive, but even going from a fake to a real leather handbag is a quality move or from drugstore makeup to department store make-up...there's a quality difference, and that's not to say that the lower cost one doesn't work.

Anyhoo - I would spend money on antique books or higher priced computer hardware, my real guilty pleasure is expensive hair products from the salon...they just work better for me

[SapphireDreams 71]

I always discount the "craftmanship" argument because the last time I was in Milan, you can go to a custom leatherworker and get a much higher quality and better crafted bag made for far less. But then again, I buy Lucky brand jeans, so I should just STFU.

Well, it's not 100% craftsmanship... it's definitely part of it. LV bags never go down in value. You can sell an LV bag you bought 20 years ago and maybe even make a profit. You pay for the name, the design, the craftmanship, the materials, etc.

I've also owned a knock-off LV and Coach and they both literally fell apart at the seams after only like 6 months of normal wear.

I stand firm on "you get what you pay for"

[SapphireDreams 71]

I see your point...we all would spend money on certain things and not others. I don't have the cash to spend on something quite that expensive, but even going from a fake to a real leather handbag is a quality move or from drugstore makeup to department store make-up...there's a quality difference, and that's not to say that the lower cost one doesn't work.

Anyhoo - I would spend money on antique books or higher priced computer hardware, my real guilty pleasure is expensive hair products from the salon...they just work better for me

I agree, you don't always needs need to pay a lot to get a good product or service. We buy no name groceries and I love cheap Maybelline mascara... it's not a perfect science that's for sure. I'm jsut saying I can see why LV bags are the price that they are and many other luxury items.

Another example, we just bought a brand new Nissan. I've always grown up driving Hyundai and WOW there is a definitely difference in quality. Everything just feels better quality inside and it drives different too.

I dunno maybe it's all in my head, I guesss I'll nevr know.

[Sprailenes 47]

My husband is that way. Only shops at Williams Sonoma if we need something for the kitchen. Looking for new furniture and he's going to the Pottery Barn. I have been proven wrong with certain items falling apart. But an LV bag is not like a toaster or a kitchen utensil.

It's a status symbol for so many people and I think that's what really turns me off about that whole scene. Look at me and what I can afford... I dunno... I don't get that way of life. My MIL and her mother come from that kind of stuff, so I just watch in fascination and sometimes a little confusion.

I like salon brand hair products too, but I don't wear it on my sleeve. No one knows how much I pay for a hair cut, no one needs to.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

On the subject of quality...I need a real Starfrit can opener...can't get them down here and mine got broken somehow (strange child mystery...)

I liked how it held onto the lid and i could just drop it into recycling...have not found an identical one here

Also - there was a certain point in my life where I couldn't afford to buy anything expensive when I was a young mom, I was happy with what I could buy, but I've always wanted to buy something if it's quality is better....forget labels ( but sometimes I can be labelly too )

Edited May 13, 2010 by Udella&Wiz

[Marilyn. 340]

so I have an appointment today to see the doctor.. I guess they got my CT scan results back

[Sprailenes 47]

My son is labelly. I feel like I am probably enabling the labelness too by just buying it for him. He likes certain clothes, ONLY wears Nikes, ONLY gets his hair done at a certain salon now. He's aware of brands and clothes and loves to shop. I figured having a boy would allow me to skip that stuff... nope. So I sort of get it... it's not for me but I sort of get it.

I was the opposite but when I was a teenager, jeans, docs and flannel were in. My mum loved it because it was pretty cheap.

ETA: Though he is aware, he looked inside his "sneaks" and saw that they were made in Vietnam and said: "Aww a little kid younger than me probably made this!" and I said: "Yea... so maybe you shouldn't wear them?" and he looked at me like I had four heads. Aware yes... willing to make some change? Not so much.

Edited May 13, 2010 by Sprailenes

[trailmix 77]

so I have an appointment today to see the doctor.. I guess they got my CT scan results back

good luck marilyn - i'm sure this whole week has been really stressful for you.

Edited May 13, 2010 by trailmix

[Marilyn. 340]

good luck marilyn - i'm sure this whole week has been really stressful for you.

yeah... I was feeling somewhat ok until the phone rang before and I knew it was the doctor calling... now I am feeling incredibly nervous and scared...

[lgg 2]

I'm with you. I'd spend my money on antiques, antique books, software and computers and even the high end hair products. Oh and perfume. I love me some expensive perfume.

I see your point...we all would spend money on certain things and not others. I don't have the cash to spend on something quite that expensive, but even going from a fake to a real leather handbag is a quality move or from drugstore makeup to department store make-up...there's a quality difference, and that's not to say that the lower cost one doesn't work.

Anyhoo - I would spend money on antique books or higher priced computer hardware, my real guilty pleasure is expensive hair products from the salon...they just work better for me

[trailmix 77]

yeah... I was feeling somewhat ok until the phone rang before and I knew it was the doctor calling... now I am feeling incredibly nervous and scared...

Try not to be, you have read here many times of people who have gone for their medical and had to have something checked out which turned out to be either nothing or something that could be taken care of easily. So keep positive thoughts.