Originally Posted by
murrellington
Matthew your argument has no relation to what squid said. He's explaining how cheaper jeans can actually be better and get the job done better. That's different than a nine and car because the car is more expensive but can actually get the job done better. A sun dial works but only in the day and you can't carry it around easily with you everywhere, so a Seiko is not expense but gets the job done better.
And Levis make a bunch of different jeans. Some better than others. I have some that are slim and fit like a glove and I've been wearing them quite a while and they look awesome. Hell of a lot cheaper than $265.
And lucky and diesel are both name brand where you pay for the logo.
I'm not ragging on you though cause everyone is different. We all that that one item we splurge on. I think a watch that is $200 is cheap and I don't mind spending that much. I have an awesome diesel watch that I bought for $160. I feel like it was a steal but my wife thinks I overpaid by about $140. Lol.
I just hate the clothing industry though. I like nice looking clothes that have no labels. That way I can actually pay a fair price.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
And your wife is right. It's a $19.99 Chinese Timex that was rebranded.
But you are right. We all have our soft spot for a certain something that we want to be just right. And we pay for it even if it is silly.
Admittedly, I am an extremist. I hate manufacturers forcing me to advetise for them for free. Unless they are going to pay me for advertising, no dice. You want me to be a walking billboard for your company? Fine, PAY ME. I go to great legths to 'win the game'.
I hate it so much I remove all the badges from my cars. LOL.
When I build a bike I shop for components that have no logos, or have the type that can be removed. And if I can't achieve that, I have the component powder coated.
I'm not saying that I am unwilling to wh0re myself out, I just want to be paid, and handsomely damnit.