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In reply to the discussion: I love handbags [View all]Cleita
(75,480 posts)185. I guess we shouldn't buy food either because it's harvested by cheap immigrant labor.
And I don't shop at big box stores, but discount stores that carry the same designer labels as the big department stores like Neiman Marcus, but usually for a third less. Those labels are made in the same factories overseas that make the cheap stuff.
Epic fail here in your analogy, my dear.
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The only reply in that case was, "That would be for you on your salary, Shopgirl."
WinkyDink
Aug 2013
#87
"because no shop clerk tells white women they can't afford expensive bags"
ZombieHorde
Aug 2013
#122
If you nicely tell them you're "just browsing today" they usually respond very kindly and let you be
bettyellen
Aug 2013
#186
A shoe store clerk once told my mother and me that we couldn't afford their boots.
pnwmom
Aug 2013
#234
that is the average retirement pension income of a teacher where I live after nearly
roguevalley
Aug 2013
#71
I guess we shouldn't buy food either because it's harvested by cheap immigrant labor.
Cleita
Aug 2013
#185
Well, as soon as you look for a big price break- you're helping ensure lower wages or
bettyellen
Aug 2013
#188
You are suggesting that the Target bag won't carry and contain purse-stuffing?
lumberjack_jeff
Aug 2013
#217
I have several purses. I like them as well. But I've never paid over $44 for a purse, and
Zorra
Aug 2013
#13
Here's the thing...I like Oprah and am very disturbed about the racism she experienced
Zorra
Aug 2013
#69
I'd carry the car around on my arm to show people that I can afford a $38,000 car.
lumberjack_jeff
Aug 2013
#220
You see, it's not how WE perceive that bag. The wealthy recognize the price..uh designer!
Blaukraut
Aug 2013
#76
The bag was designed for Jennifer Aniston (it's called the "Jennifer") and it doesn't cost $38,000.
Beacool
Aug 2013
#121
The one advantage is that it's made in Italy as opposed to a Chinese sweatshop
BainsBane
Aug 2013
#205
Is that it? I'm no handbag expert, but it looks rather ordinary....dare I say it...ugly. nt
lunamagica
Aug 2013
#226
no one is avoiding the issue. they are discussing another one. Paying 40K for a
roguevalley
Aug 2013
#74
I just did some shopping and found a cute cross-body Brahmin on Dillard's site
senseandsensibility
Aug 2013
#21
What kind of moron doesn't realize that Oprah can afford whatever she wants?
Warren DeMontague
Aug 2013
#18
Serious question: Did the event take place in Switzerland? I'm asking because I missed the story.
Warren DeMontague
Aug 2013
#126
Good post. And that $38,000 is probably not even close to her daily interest earned on her fortune
R B Garr
Aug 2013
#22
Aniston bought a much less expensive bag, not the the $35,000 bag Oprah was interested in.
avaistheone1
Aug 2013
#148
Better than spending 4 Million to lock a pot smoker in a room until he drinks his own urine.
Warren DeMontague
Aug 2013
#33
I think the main difference here is that Oprah was denied the potential purchase
R B Garr
Aug 2013
#51
I see, sort of, but the conspicuous consumption of the uber-wealthy is really a sidebar
R B Garr
Aug 2013
#61
Okay, but you took one sentence and basically changed the intention of the entire OP
R B Garr
Aug 2013
#100
Sure! I just thought it was very brave of you to post this personal insight into your tastes
R B Garr
Aug 2013
#198
actually, I am curious now. what number is the post where they deny race here. Thanks.
roguevalley
Aug 2013
#77
I repost one in the African American group (without link or reference to the poster's name)
BainsBane
Aug 2013
#98
Yeah, and the finger-wag and the armchair quarterback are central moves in the exercise regimen.
Warren DeMontague
Aug 2013
#40
I buy my shirts at Costco and rarely pay more than 35 bucks for a pair of shoes.
Warren DeMontague
Aug 2013
#37
If I was as rich as Oprah, I'm sure I'd find questionable stuff to spend ridiculous sums o money on.
Warren DeMontague
Aug 2013
#169
Heh. No. I flew a Cessna once for about 10 minutes. Seemed fairly intuitive but it freaked me out.
Warren DeMontague
Aug 2013
#171
If I had 38K to burn I'd buy a professional espresso machine and one of those crazy massage chairs
Warren DeMontague
Aug 2013
#47
I dismiss neither the racism directed at Oprah nor the horror of global class disparity.
antigone382
Aug 2013
#99
I don't resent it but, as another human being on the face of this earth I can look and watch and say
Tuesday Afternoon
Aug 2013
#116
My point is that we need to point out how obscene our own purchases are globally.
antigone382
Aug 2013
#120
There is also the issue that our economy is now based entirely on consumption
BainsBane
Aug 2013
#156
Jeniffer's bag doesn't look the same. It doesn't appear to be made of crocodile skin.
LisaL
Aug 2013
#145
I have always loved handbags and shoes. I also think Oprah can spend whatever she...
Little Star
Aug 2013
#175
I'd never heard of hardbags costing that much. Sometimes I go to Nordstrom and see shoes and hanbags
lunamagica
Aug 2013
#227
I love bags too. But here's what I don't get about the "It's not racism" comments.
nolabear
Aug 2013
#237