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[fishsupreme]

I just read this article on MSNBC about fraud on eBay, with people auctioning off supposedly-designer merchandise that's actually a cheap copy. However, what amazes me is not the fraud on eBay, but that people would want these products in the first place.

“Obviously, I was in over my head,” said Lori, the woman who narrowly escaped paying $4,000 for a fake handbag.

Who the hell would want to pay $4,000 for a real handbag? Why would a person want a handbag that costs more than a used car?

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[anjelabug]

There's a reason I've never done a really expensive knitting project: I can't justify the exorbitant cost of the yarn when I so enjoy working with Wool-Ease. Now, I won't use acrylic yarn ever again for knitting (and acrylic yarn is the cheapest out there), but there's a limit to how much quality I'm willing to pay for.

I can imagine going through a lot of money if I bought every book I got out of the library, but that's about all that comes to mind. I might buy fewer books, too.

I think we've had a similar discussion about luxury cars vs. non luxury cars... there's only so much premium I'm willing to pay.