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Expensive purses, etc.

TM2 RampageTM2 Rampage Registered User regular
edited February 2007 in Social Entropy++
Are they justifiably expensive or are they just a scam? My cousin is going to buy a $1000 purse that his girlfriend wants, you see. This is what has led me to these thoughts.

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    ScrumtrulescentScrumtrulescent Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    It's amazing what people will pay money for. It all depends on what you consider valuable.

    I've seen a one-of-a-kind Velvet Underground LP on ebay for 200,000 or so dollars.

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    naporeonnaporeon Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    I have nothing to say about purses.

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    potatoepotatoe Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    i wish i had a purse to carry my stuff around in

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    Chief1138Chief1138 Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Yeah this is definitely the right audience to ask a question about purses

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    SpazMuffinSpazMuffin Hey Cut it outRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    potatoe wrote: »
    i wish i had a purse to carry my stuff around in
    Just use your vagina. It's nature's change purse.

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    TM2 RampageTM2 Rampage Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    It's amazing what people will pay money for. It all depends on what you consider valuable.

    I've seen a one-of-a-kind Velvet Underground LP on ebay for 200,000 or so dollars.
    Yeah, but that was one-of-a-kind. My geek mind understands that reasoning.

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    FortyTwoFortyTwo strongest man in the world The Land of Pleasant Living Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Yeah, some people are kinda stupid

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    ScrumtrulescentScrumtrulescent Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    It's amazing what people will pay money for. It all depends on what you consider valuable.

    I've seen a one-of-a-kind Velvet Underground LP on ebay for 200,000 or so dollars.
    Yeah, but that was one-of-a-kind. My geek mind understands that reasoning.

    Also, by convincing someone that something is rare, you can do amazing things.

    See: Charizard.

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    BroloBrolo Broseidon Lord of the BroceanRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    I don't understand how you can have a bootleg purse.

    People can make and sell a purse for $20 that is identical to a $2000 purse.



    B000FAICI2.01-A242Z34VYGHM9W._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_V54636289_.jpg

    So what are you paying for here? The purses look and feel like they're identical to each other, so it's not the material. The design isn't really anything special, it's a common purse design made a million times before - it doesn't even have a pattern on it. Where does the other $1980 go?

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    Spectral SwallowSpectral Swallow Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    My Father's girlfriend wanted a Gucci purse, so she got one, and was 100% sure it was real(cost her like $200) and then come to find out it's fake. My advice, get a cheap knockoff.

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    potatoepotatoe Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    my penis is rare
    anyone want to touch it?


    ooo, even better, my semen is rare
    anyone want their face covered in it?


    OOOO, EVEN BETTER, my ass is rare
    anyone want to ream it?

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    ScrumtrulescentScrumtrulescent Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Sometimes cheaper things even look nicer.

    I've seen purses being sold in the streets that are actually really nice.

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    Synthetic OrangeSynthetic Orange Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Rolo wrote: »
    I don't understand how you can have a bootleg purse.

    People can make and sell a purse for $20 that is identical to a $2000 purse.



    B000FAICI2.01-A242Z34VYGHM9W._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_V54636289_.jpg

    So what are you paying for here? The purses look and feel like they're identical to each other, so it's not the material. The design isn't really anything special, it's a common purse design made a million times before - it doesn't even have a pattern on it. Where does the other $1980 go?

    Sweatshop workers. Bastards are living like kings and queens!

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    Spectral SwallowSpectral Swallow Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    potatoe wrote: »
    my penis is rare
    anyone want to touch it?

    Is it rare because noone has ever seen it?

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    potatoepotatoe Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    potatoe wrote: »
    my penis is rare
    anyone want to touch it?

    Is it rare because noone has ever seen it?

    noone isn't a word, dumb face

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    ButtersButters A glass of some milks Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Are they justifiably expensive or are they just a scam? My cousin is going to buy a $1000 purse that his girlfriend wants, you see. This is what has led me to these thoughts.

    Expensive purse or big screen HDTV.

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    ScrumtrulescentScrumtrulescent Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    potatoe wrote: »
    my penis is rare
    anyone want to touch it?

    Is it rare because noone has ever seen it?

    oh%20snap.jpg

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    Chief1138Chief1138 Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    potatoe wrote: »
    potatoe wrote: »
    my penis is rare
    anyone want to touch it?

    Is it rare because noone has ever seen it?

    noone isn't a word, dumb face

    Yeah, way to ruin a perfectly good joke, dumbass

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    Spectral SwallowSpectral Swallow Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    I just wanted to insult him as quick as I could. Damn my fast fingers. Damn them to hell!

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    potatoepotatoe Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Chief1138 wrote: »
    potatoe wrote: »
    potatoe wrote: »
    my penis is rare
    anyone want to touch it?

    Is it rare because noone has ever seen it?

    noone isn't a word, dumb face

    Yeah, way to ruin a perfectly good joke, dumbass

    not only that, but like half of SE has

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    Filler Inc.Filler Inc. Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    potatoe wrote: »
    potatoe wrote: »
    my penis is rare
    anyone want to touch it?

    Is it rare because noone has ever seen it?

    noone isn't a word, dumb face

    You gotta admit, that was some damn fine jokening.

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    Volucrisus AedriusVolucrisus Aedrius Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Are they justifiably expensive or are they just a scam? My cousin is going to buy a $1000 purse that his girlfriend wants, you see. This is what has led me to these thoughts.

    Kick him in the balls and punch her in the face for being fucking retarded. Its a Goddamn purse. Its only purpose is to carry money. The money would be better IN the purse than SPENT on it.

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    Geebs61Geebs61 Ruiner PortlandRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Your cousin is a fucking loser.

    A sack to keep all your (useless) shit in should never cost more than your pants.

    Your pants should never cost more than your mom charges per hour.

    Your mom is a whore.

    Get it?

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    BroloBrolo Broseidon Lord of the BroceanRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    potatoe wrote: »
    Chief1138 wrote: »
    potatoe wrote: »
    potatoe wrote: »
    my penis is rare
    anyone want to touch it?

    Is it rare because noone has ever seen it?

    noone isn't a word, dumb face

    Yeah, way to ruin a perfectly good joke, dumbass

    not only that, but like half of SE has


    It was quite satisfying, I will tell you that.

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    potatoepotatoe Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    volyu, you are having issues with posting tonight, aren't you

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    mullymully Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Up until I got my current bag, the most I'd spend on one was 10 dollars.
    This is outrageously expensive to me, at 70 dollars.
    However, it is a brand name that I trust, it is extreme sturdy, with thick canvas and brass.
    FOSSIL ftw.

    I have friends who would spend upwards of 200 dollars for bags.
    I don't get it.

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    BroloBrolo Broseidon Lord of the BroceanRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Are they justifiably expensive or are they just a scam? My cousin is going to buy a $1000 purse that his girlfriend wants, you see. This is what has led me to these thoughts.

    No dude... you have to put your post in the box in the bottom that says "reply".

    Just hitting quote makes the same message pop up again with nothing added to it, and you wouldn't want that, would you?

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    Volucrisus AedriusVolucrisus Aedrius Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    potatoe wrote: »
    volyu, you are having issues with posting tonight, aren't you

    Yes I habitually double tap the enter key and it causes me no end of shame and anquish.

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    potatoepotatoe Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    this girl in my art class senior year of highschool would brag about how much she speant on purses and such

    like, $500 purses
    $200 bathing suit tops...JUST THE TOP...and another $150 for the bottom
    something about "oh they are soooo cute and they are (insert brand name i didn't bother to remember)"

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    lostwordslostwords Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    My best friend is obsessed with purses, all Louis Vitton and Coach and blah blah. Its painful listening to her talk about purses, and god forbid you touch her purse with dirty hands, or you're bound to get a swift kick in the junk.

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    potatoepotatoe Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Rolo wrote: »
    It was quite satisfying, I will tell you that.

    *MUAH*

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    Penguin IncarnatePenguin Incarnate King of Kafiristan Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    I've been thinking on spending a sizeable wad of cash on some decent fashion items, because I'm tired of looking like a slob.

    Then again, I'm broke and if I can't figure out what to do with my hair, I probably shouldn't be thinking about plopping 100+ dollars on a blazer or something.

    I definetly need some shoes, though. And some new Levi's.

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    Volucrisus AedriusVolucrisus Aedrius Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Rolo wrote: »
    Are they justifiably expensive or are they just a scam? My cousin is going to buy a $1000 purse that his girlfriend wants, you see. This is what has led me to these thoughts.

    No dude... you have to put your post in the box in the bottom that says "reply".

    Just hitting quote makes the same message pop up again with nothing added to it, and you wouldn't want that, would you?

    Yes, I had to edit in my post because of the aforementioned problem that you didn't know until I mentioned it which would make it postmentioned, I guess, despite the post order inclining you to think otherwise.

    But yes, anybody who is willing to spend over 200 dollars on a fashion accessory deserves death. I applaud your rational approach, Mully.

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    Geebs61Geebs61 Ruiner PortlandRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    If I had $1000 to blow on my girlfriend, I would buy her a Wii, a new dining room table, and some marijuana.

    And still have $500. My girlfriend kicks ass.

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    BroloBrolo Broseidon Lord of the BroceanRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    mully wrote: »
    Up until I got my current bag, the most I'd spend on one was 10 dollars.
    This is outrageously expensive to me, at 70 dollars.
    However, it is a brand name that I trust, it is extreme sturdy, with thick canvas and brass.
    FOSSIL ftw.

    I have friends who would spend upwards of 200 dollars for bags.
    I don't get it.

    I want to get some kind of shoulder/back harness that I can strap a backpack onto, thereby perfectly distributing the weight along the length of my back.

    I also want a utility belt.

    And a cape, but damn it's impossible to wear a cape in real ife and not look like an absolute douche.

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    Filler Inc.Filler Inc. Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    My friend works at coach.


    They give there reciepts out in these tiny little folders. Like tiny, reciept sized folders.


    Thats a waste of paper, I say.

    NAHUH! TIFFANYS DOES IT TOO, she says.

    How does that negate the fact that it is a waste of paper since a lot of people just toss reciepts, now they are tossing tiny folders too.


    Fucking ridiculous.

    Also, she tried to justify the purses by saying they are italian leather. Oooh italian cows, that makes sense.

    She tried to compare the buying of a 2000 purse to the fact that we spend money upgrading our cars to make them run better.

    She also tried to justify the 2000 purse by telling us it came with a free 500 wallet.




    WHO THE FUCK PAYS 500 DOLLARS FOR A FUCKING WALLET?!?

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    lostwordslostwords Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    I always got cheapie backpacks, but then bought a good Timbuk2 bag after graduating college for $100. I would make love to that bag.

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    BroloBrolo Broseidon Lord of the BroceanRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Wait, does a $500 wallet mean that there is five hundred dollars somewhere inside the wallet?

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    Filler Inc.Filler Inc. Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Thats what I asked, she said I was stupid.

    I said Im not the one willing to pay $500 for a fuicking wallet.

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    potatoepotatoe Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    the trick to buying coach is buying it second-hand

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