Tiffany is a great example.  I know a local diamond dealer who worked for them early in his career.
| I remember him telling me how much they inflate prices for the exact same quality and materials as a local jewelry store.  He actually quoted the cost of their classic silver bracelets as an example (I forget the numbers now). 
 You are paying for the name and are not smart enough to realize it.
 
 The same goes for most luxury watches.  I Rolex is no higher quality than a Movado or Shinola.  They both keep the time just as well.
 
 Cars are the same thing.  Cadillac is a rebadged Chevy (I am a chevy owner).  There is no higher quality.  You will have the same engine issues regardless.
 
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  Looking forward to the completion of the WH ballroom. - GOG October 21, 2025, 12:32 pm 
WH Ballroom.Donor List - Mondo Fuego™ October 25, 2025, 7:33 pm
Well I really don’t think you will ever be invited to any events in it GOG - Lucky October 23, 2025, 11:39 am
who-were-the-donors? - scott October 22, 2025, 2:27 pmRe: Looking forward to the completion of the WH ballroom. - ChristopherBlackwell October 21, 2025, 3:57 pm
It will probably be tacky as hell with lots of gaudy gold trim. - KR October 21, 2025, 1:21 pm 
Unquestionably. - 7:77 October 21, 2025, 7:14 pm
The addition will be useful. I would opt for Waterford crystal chandeliers instead of gold-toned. - Mondo Fuego™ October 23, 2025, 12:37 pm
everything he "remodels" looks ugly and tacky - trish October 22, 2025, 8:21 am 
Same goes for your spiteful posts about him. - Mondo Fuego™ October 23, 2025, 8:03 am 
Did I hurt your widdle feelings by calling it like it is ? - trish October 23, 2025, 10:50 am
No. It just shows your intolerance. What has he "remodeled" that looks "tacky". - Mondo Fuego™ October 23, 2025, 12:10 pm
Amen - GOG October 23, 2025, 3:37 pmI am sorry he has such bad taste (and apparently, you too) - trish October 23, 2025, 1:55 pm 
You don't know a damn thing about my tastes. You are just having a nasty day all around. - Mondo Fuego™ October 23, 2025, 5:04 pm
In case you were not aware, smart people are not impressed by brand names. - KR October 25, 2025, 12:44 pm
Obviously you shop at K-Mart.  - GOG October 25, 2025, 10:40 pmOK, SmartAss, name "higher quality" than Tiffany, Cartier, Baccarat ...  - Mondo Fuego™ October 25, 2025, 7:01 pm
Tiffany is a great example.  I know a local diamond dealer who worked for them early in his career. - KR October 26, 2025, 1:57 pmCrickets - GOG October 26, 2025, 7:29 amObsessively material - Azriel October 24, 2025, 8:57 am
so emotional today Mondo - trish October 24, 2025, 7:18 am
Hee hee.  The only item missing is aircraft.   Oh…motorcycle.   - GOG October 23, 2025, 7:03 pm
That money will be given to charities.    - GOG October 23, 2025, 11:35 am
Another wannabe decorator.  - GOG October 23, 2025, 6:41 am
He did say this new era will be golden.   Miami glitz? - GOG October 21, 2025, 7:43 pmAre you an interior designer?  Doubtful.  - GOG October 21, 2025, 4:42 pm  « Back to index | View thread »
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