Comments on: Just because it’s expensive, doesn’t mean it’s good.

By: Building a Brand | Sic Semper Tyrannosaurus Rex

Building a Brand | Sic Semper Tyrannosaurus Rex — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:06:25 +0000

[...] bothered me about wine is that it is so often about conspicuous consumption, and we all know that just because something’s expensive, doesn’t mean it’s good. But wine can be great, and it’s always about context – which is why it’s [...]

By: Festival of Frugality » Blog Archive » Festival of Frugality Number 281

Wed, 26 May 2010 20:00:13 +0000

[...] J Money at Budgets Are Sexy says Just Because It’s Expensive Doesn’t Mean It’s Good. [...]

By: Stephan

Stephan — Mon, 17 May 2010 21:42:30 +0000

so true, marketing and society makes many of us think a certain good is worth teh markup, perfect example, any apple product. while they are sexy, easy to use, and reliable, the huge difference in price is not indicative of a much better product. but, the apple marketing machine is very good at making people believe that an apple product is a lot better

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 17 May 2010 02:35:43 +0000

haha…hadn’t ever thought of that ;)

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sat, 15 May 2010 21:41:21 +0000

Funny you mentioned liquor. Expensive vodkas are a waste. All vodkas as supposed to be odorless, colorless, and TASTELESS. So why are there so many vodkas that expensive?! Even if you can tell a difference, if you’re gonna mix it, don’t mix the expensive stuff.

By: J. Money

J. Money — Sat, 15 May 2010 19:46:38 +0000

Nice cars and traveling the world ;)

By: Forest

Forest — Sat, 15 May 2010 10:32:20 +0000

That is some serious overspending! I hate spending on that kind of stuff so never have but have been treated to a few big spends and I always feel guilty!

Good on you for putting your thoughts out there…. What expensive item is worth your money?

By: J. Money

J. Money — Sat, 15 May 2010 03:22:23 +0000

Thanks everyone! I’ll admit a little piece of me wanted the meeting of the Bobs to go sour too ;) BUT all that means is now I get to leave on my OWN terms. And I’m starting to put together a 4-6 month plan to make this happen so I’m 100% ready to roll… all this thinking and wondering makes me just want to DO. I’ll grow the balls soon enough, don’t you worry. And it’ll be a lot easier knowing I’ve got you all backing me up too! haha….you guys are awesome.

Be sure to enjoy yourselves this weekend, okay? I’m off to Jersey for a wedding and some relaxing….all this job talk has worn a brother out.

@Sense – Yup, I pitched myself to the Bobs (well, actually there was only one) and it worked out really good. I don’t think I’ll be able to do the financial stuff I wanted to get my hands on, but I’m def. going to be busy with other fun projects!
@Laura – That’s pretty $hitty! haha….sorry, couldn’t resist ;)
@FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com – No, never heard of that but you’ve got me sold! haha….and i’m afraid I would also try that $100 burger too ;) Not the $5,000 one, but perhaps when I actually win the lottery for once….although i’ve played enough to have gotten to $5,000 I’m sure!

By: Fred

Fred — Sat, 15 May 2010 02:58:55 +0000

I just don’t understand why people pay to go eat a steak. It is not terribly hard to cook with a bit of practice and you can buy it easily and costs a heck of a lot less. You can buy kobe for around 30-40$ a lb on sale. I did try it once, but did not think it was worth the cost. I would rather pay the 4-5$ for Ribeye or the occasional 9$ for Tenderloin and have it wrapped and cut for free of course I am in Texas.

By: FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com

FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com — Fri, 14 May 2010 21:36:16 +0000

Hey J have you ever heard of that super expensive coffee called Kopi Luwak (Kopi = Coffee) where they make civets eat coffee beans and then they collect the..er..fecal remains and sell THAT to consumers to drink? :P

For big bucks too apparently. It’s super expensive civet crap. Literally.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopi_Luwak

What I wouldn’t mind trying is the $100 truffle burger. But I heard there’s a $5000 burger out there as well, except I couldn’t afford to drop more than $100 on a burger, so that’ll remain a mystery.