why is it a crime to pay for good products - Page 2

Particle Man · 01-12-2009, 03:02 PM

If it's a case where you get what you pay for, I'll drop the extra coin for a quality product.

Lucky3623 · 01-12-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

If it's a case where you get what you pay for, I'll drop the extra coin for a quality product.

Either that or find a place that sells the same product cheaper...

Particle Man · 01-12-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky3623

Either that or find a place that sells the same product cheaper...

that too. Unless it's Wal-Mart. Fuck Wal-Mart.

CrazyKell · 01-12-2009, 03:16 PM

I'll shop around for a good price on what I want. But what I want is what I want and I usually want quality.

When it comes to apparel I will usually spend more money on big pieces that are going to last a while...and go cheaper where I can.

2up....have you tried Veuve Clicquot champagne? That's my personal fave!

Mr Lefty · 01-12-2009, 03:26 PM

honestly... to me it depends on the product... if it's something that doesn't really matter... I'll by the generic shit... ie medicine, some food, some clothes, and a few electronics.

but for the things that matter, ie their failing could really fuck up my or someone elses schedule or life, I go with quality. these things are things like tires, gear, fluids, and most electronics.

above this... I'll pay more for good customer service. I detest shitty customer service, and having basicly worked in customer service for going on 11 years now... I'll pay 10-20% more just for a product if I know I'll be treated right if there are any issues.

CrazyKell · 01-12-2009, 03:32 PM

Ooh I'll pay more for customer service too!

Mr Lefty · 01-12-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyKell

Ooh I'll pay more for customer service too!

oh don't go copy'n me now just to be cool...

Smittie61984 · 01-12-2009, 04:03 PM

One of my downfalls is I do love nice stuff. But I don't make nice money so I have to bargain shop. Right now I make $9.50 an hour doing hard manual labor to just spend a good portion of it at school (And I only worked 21hours last week). Crap pay but I can get off whenever I want for school. But for me to spend $300 on a jacket that doesn't function as well as a $100 Carhart is basically a week or so of work. Very hard work at that. I was mainly looking for a nice jacket I could wear out for say a date or just a night on the town that looks good. But when I see their basic typical college yuppie style pull over for $250 and their Mt Everest approved functional jacket for just a little bit more. It shows me that they are just milking their brand for what it's worth.

On mountain biking clothing. I spare no expense. If I can afford Pearl Izumi I'll spend the extra $30-$100 it takes to get Pearl Izumi. On my motorcycle I buy good quality parts and tires because my life can depend on it. I own some nice pair of pants for school/going out and some crappier $7 jeans for work (That looks just about as good and feels as good as my Levis).

But sometimes I just have to sit back and laugh at the trends that come around. What will come after North Face? Who knows. But I'm seeing girls walking around school now with big tall eskimo furry looking boots on. Despite it being 55+ degrees outside.

CrazyKell · 01-12-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ebbs15

oh don't go copy'n me now just to be cool...

fnfalman · 01-12-2009, 04:13 PM

I never buy anything at full price. Why should I? I know that the MSRPs are usually marked up pretty significantly, so I wanna negotiate. What's the best price you can give me for this product? What price can YOU afford to sell me for this product?

I'm not the type that NEED to have anything. I NEED food, water and air. I don't NEED anything else. I WANT a lot and I'm willing to spend beaucoupe bucks for it, but I won't pay retail. Give me a little something less for this doohickey and I'll come back at a later date and buy another doohickey from you.

01-12-2009, 03:02 PM	#11
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	If it's a case where you get what you pay for, I'll drop the extra coin for a quality product. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

01-12-2009, 04:03 PM	#18
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	One of my downfalls is I do love nice stuff. But I don't make nice money so I have to bargain shop. Right now I make $9.50 an hour doing hard manual labor to just spend a good portion of it at school (And I only worked 21hours last week). Crap pay but I can get off whenever I want for school. But for me to spend $300 on a jacket that doesn't function as well as a $100 Carhart is basically a week or so of work. Very hard work at that. I was mainly looking for a nice jacket I could wear out for say a date or just a night on the town that looks good. But when I see their basic typical college yuppie style pull over for $250 and their Mt Everest approved functional jacket for just a little bit more. It shows me that they are just milking their brand for what it's worth. On mountain biking clothing. I spare no expense. If I can afford Pearl Izumi I'll spend the extra $30-$100 it takes to get Pearl Izumi. On my motorcycle I buy good quality parts and tires because my life can depend on it. I own some nice pair of pants for school/going out and some crappier $7 jeans for work (That looks just about as good and feels as good as my Levis). But sometimes I just have to sit back and laugh at the trends that come around. What will come after North Face? Who knows. But I'm seeing girls walking around school now with big tall eskimo furry looking boots on. Despite it being 55+ degrees outside. __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

01-12-2009, 04:13 PM	#20
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	I never buy anything at full price. Why should I? I know that the MSRPs are usually marked up pretty significantly, so I wanna negotiate. What's the best price you can give me for this product? What price can YOU afford to sell me for this product? I'm not the type that NEED to have anything. I NEED food, water and air. I don't NEED anything else. I WANT a lot and I'm willing to spend beaucoupe bucks for it, but I won't pay retail. Give me a little something less for this doohickey and I'll come back at a later date and buy another doohickey from you. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

01-12-2009, 03:16 PM	#14
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	I'll shop around for a good price on what I want. But what I want is what I want and I usually want quality. When it comes to apparel I will usually spend more money on big pieces that are going to last a while...and go cheaper where I can. 2up....have you tried Veuve Clicquot champagne? That's my personal fave!

01-12-2009, 03:26 PM	#15
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	honestly... to me it depends on the product... if it's something that doesn't really matter... I'll by the generic shit... ie medicine, some food, some clothes, and a few electronics. but for the things that matter, ie their failing could really fuck up my or someone elses schedule or life, I go with quality. these things are things like tires, gear, fluids, and most electronics. above this... I'll pay more for good customer service. I detest shitty customer service, and having basicly worked in customer service for going on 11 years now... I'll pay 10-20% more just for a product if I know I'll be treated right if there are any issues.

01-12-2009, 03:32 PM	#16
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Ooh I'll pay more for customer service too!