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Help me understand super high prices clothes... like Tom Ford

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Originally Posted by jefferyd
Well, actually, if Tom Ford makes a $1,500 polo it's because somebody is willing to buy it.



Well yes, my point was that he sells it for that much because he can find a buyer for it.
 

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Originally Posted by bleachboy
Analogy: The oil paints in a Matisse are only worth a hundred bucks or so, max.

Actually... only about $50, depending on the size...

Perfect analogy, though!
 

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