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have i had my head in the sand?

May 6th, 2009 at 07:53 pm

Yesterday I went shoppping with a friend. I bought a thick, red coat ($60) two thin cardigans ($42), two pairs of shoes ($25), a CD for DF $30) and that dress I mentioned ($24.95).

I am astounded by the price of things. I avoid going shopping because I don't want to spend money - so here and there I will pick up a T-shirt for $7.50 or a skirt for $10 because they have been drastically reduced in price.

But there are not many sales on now, so I had to find the best deal on fully marked clothing.

And I had already accepted that I was not planning on buying good quality clothing either. I wanted a few trendy things to go with my other clothes during winter, so I visited all the chain stores.

Holy Cow!

While I eventually found prices I was comfortable with (except the coat) I just could not believe some of the prices. I think I have not been 'shopping' for so long that I have not realised how much the prices have risen.

I do not mind paying a bit for good quality items - but these are not good quality items!

A cardigan, for $80? (I found two for $42)

Flats (synthetic materials) for $30 a pair? (I found two pairs for $25)

Chain-store, badly fitting, pants for $60?

What on EARTH?

The last I remembered, cardigans were around $30-$40 full price, flats around $15, pants around $25....at chain stores.

*sigh*

When I questioned my friend (whom I was shopping with) she didn't display any surprise at the costs. I guess it must just be me.

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7 Responses to “have i had my head in the sand?”

  1. monkeymama Says:
    May 6th, 2009 at 08:01 pm 1241640097
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    I think I feel the same when I look at the "full price" of just about anything any more. I always wonder who the heck pays those prices.

    (& maybe no one does. I mean stores that have 24/7 sales too. That part can just be gimicky. But does anyone really believe that the $30 shirt was worth $50 in the first place?)

  2. cassandra Says:
    May 6th, 2009 at 08:06 pm 1241640387
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    I rarely go into some of the more expensive stores (Kohl's, Macy's, etc.) so when I do I go into severe sticker shock. I usually shop at thrift stores and discount stores.

  3. ralph Says:
    May 6th, 2009 at 10:43 pm 1241649793
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    cassandra - Kohl's an expensive store? Check their discount racks! I LOVE buying clothes for $3 & $4!

  4. Debtnomore Says:
    May 6th, 2009 at 11:50 pm 1241653819
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    I usually shop at the local thrift store or rummage sales. I get a real sticker shock when I absolutely have to buy something new. It's amazing we're so cheap and still have debt. Wink

  5. L Saver Says:
    May 7th, 2009 at 01:55 am 1241661358
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    For me the biggest change is how everything is so cheaply made these days. Didn't clothing used to be made to last for multiple years? I buy my husband t-shirts and I'm lucky if they make it though a whole year without needing to be replaced. And now I sound like my mom -- "they just don't make things how they used to" Smile

  6. Analise Says:
    May 7th, 2009 at 07:18 am 1241680717
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    L Saver - You are right about the quality of things... I have some classic clothing items that are over 15 years old that I still wear (trench coat, sweaters, etc.) and I know I didn't pay exorbitant prices back then... But they were well-made and have lasted. Even the pricey items nowadays are often of inferior quality.

  7. whitestripe Says:
    May 7th, 2009 at 07:30 am 1241681453
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    L saver: that too is what astounds me. i really DONT mind paying $100 or more for a GOOD coat - but i just paid $60 for a coat that i KNOW is not made well (but it is warm, and a different colour and look to my others). and I don't mind paying a lot for a really good pair of pants either, but i'm not going to pay a lot for a really bad quality pair!

    i think our Myer is like your Macy's? i enjoy browsing myer because they have beatiful clothes, and i occasionally purchase some things there when i have looked around. they have great sales, where you can find surprse items reduced to under $10. but alas, no sales this time of year for me Frown

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