Do we exist in our own world?

[MetroStyles]

Originally Posted by Fuuma

The S&D world is stands so much outside of mainstream SF society that some dude like you even thinks they like limited edition sneakers and all that streetwear crap. Some of 'em go for luxury sneakers but that is different: the, say, $430 is retail price, just like some Hermes ties gor for $150 or whatever.

I was just referring to that >$300 sneakers threak. About as stupid as spending $150 on a tie.

 

[AR_Six]

Or 100,000 on a car. Or more money on anything than it takes to get the basic functional equivalent, really. AGAIN?!

 

[driveslowk]

Are $1k bespoke shoes ridiculous too, then?

 

[brad-t]

Originally Posted by MetroStyles

I was just referring to that >$300 sneakers threak. About as stupid as spending $150 on a tie.

lol at marsupials who actually think that thread is for exclusively >$300 sneakers

 

[Fuuma]

Originally Posted by MetroStyles

I was just referring to that >$300 sneakers threak. About as stupid as spending $150 on a tie.

So not stupid at all?

 

[db_ggmm]

I guess I'm retartar then cause I just read the thread title and see Lanvins in it so figured it was for $300 sneakers only. I was actually sad to see the title changed to that because I would really like some thread for non baller sneakers to take off.

 

[brad-t]

Originally Posted by db_ggmm

I guess I'm retartar then cause I just read the thread title and see Lanvins in it so figured it was for $300 sneakers only. I was actually sad to see the title changed to that because I would really like some thread for non baller sneakers to take off.

it's a joke

 

[MetroStyles]

Originally Posted by Fuuma

So not stupid at all?

The difference is that people who buy $150 ties can usually more than afford them. People who buy $300 sneakers usually are spending a lot more of their disposable income on that purchase than the former.

Yes, there are exceptions. I'm sure you will all be quick to point them out. But that is the rule.

 

[Fuuma]

Originally Posted by MetroStyles

The difference is that people who buy $150 ties can usually more than afford them. People who buy $300 sneakers usually are spending a lot more of their disposable income on that purchase than the former.

Yes, there are exceptions. I'm sure you will all be quick to point them out. But that is the rule.

1) So?
2) have you ever heard of disposable income?

Basically people buying Toyotas are more stupid than people buying Porsches?

 

[gdl203]

Who is Number One??

 

[Makeshift_Robot]

Originally Posted by MetroStyles

The difference is that people who buy $150 ties can usually more than afford them. People who buy $300 sneakers usually are spending a lot more of their disposable income on that purchase than the former.

Even if what you're saying does work as a general rule, that only makes the purchase of the tie more valid on a personal level. That is, you want a tie, you can afford it, so you buy a good one. No harm done.

What about on a societal level? While it's always noble to support the artists and artisans who put time and design sensibilities into good ties and sneakers, there are people starving, destitute, etc. who could sure use the money you're blowing on a nice tie.

This isn't meant as a criticism of luxury goods, just a counterpoint to your idea that the only way to evaluate cost is as a proportion of available resources.

 

[hendrix]

Originally Posted by MetroStyles

The difference is that people who buy $150 ties can usually more than afford them. People who buy $300 sneakers usually are spending a lot more of their disposable income on that purchase than the former. Yes, there are exceptions. I'm sure you will all be quick to point them out. But that is the rule.
ah i see. Being rich makes you prefer buying ties over sneakers. you're a genius.

 

[bma]

Originally Posted by Fuuma

1) So?
2) have you ever heard of disposable income?

Basically people buying Toyotas are more stupid than people buying Porsches?

no, just more secure with themselves.

 

[wagthesam]

I'm pretty sure MetroStyles is trolling

 

[AR_Six]

Originally Posted by hendrix

ah i see. Being rich makes you prefer buying ties over sneakers.
you're a genius.
But it's true... unless you're a rapper or something, like if you're nouveau rich from a non-legitimate occupation. Metro is talking about BIGLAW big timers, because if you're not one of those you're not really worth talking to anyway so who cares if the generalization applies in any other case.