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Lost value of a dollar

January 16th, 2013 at 02:39 am

Sometimes I go to a store and it just strikes me how the times have changed.

When I went to Bloomingdales to look for a gift for my mom, the only wallets in the range of $200-$300 were in a type of bin, like a clearance bin in a cheaper store. And those wallets/accessories were cheaply made of plastic, often with glued-on plastic hardware. Hats priced up to $300 were also piled in a bin, as if they are a dirt cheap bargains. (if you looked at the way other things were priced, you would be reinforced in this suggestion).

I left feeling like an old woman, the type that goes "back in my day...". And my day was not that long ago!

Yesterday I was in Chinatown and as I was passing by an optical shop, a pair of Cartier glasses caught my eye. I went in and tried them on. They were perfect design and look, something I've been searching for a long time. When I asked how much, they were almost twice as much as I expected. $740 plus tax (in nyc 8.875%) So that is $800 for non-prescription glasses (they can't even be changed to a prescription). So disheartened, I put them down. Frown

Maybe it is just me refusing to change with the times. I see this everywhere. I saw a canvas backpack recently that I liked. Price? $400. Again, I thought, just few years ago you could buy a leather one for $200-300. Am I just stuck, refusing to change with the times? Same with shoes those that were in the $200 range are now above $400-$600.

I see this crazy type of inflation and I'm having trouble coming to terms with this.

3 Responses to “Lost value of a dollar”

  1. Petunia 100 Says:
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    Nika, I wouldn't pay those prices either!

  2. ceejay74 Says:
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    I can't imagine. I hardly ever even go in any stores where prices would be like that. Mostly I go to like Target, Old Navy and H&M, Marshalls maybe. If I'm feeling really splurgy I'll go to New York & Co. or White House Black Market, but hardly ever. And since I know the stuff I do feel like I can afford to buy is made with sweat shops and near-slave labor, I feel guilty for buying anything and just try not to buy much in the way of clothing or consumer goods.

  3. CB in the City Says:
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    I don't go to the upscale places either. My recent experience at Lord & Taylor was mind-boggling. People pay these prices?

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