that the more expensive something is the better it is. i like to spend alot on things casue i believe that but my parents are always after me telling me to save money for college. i am in high school and gt 3 more yrs till college so how am i supoose to stop them.
2006-10-24 10:59:13 · 13 answers · asked by no longer caligirl. 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I go by the same rule, the more expansive something is usually the better quality like jewelry per say. What i would do is keep saving up money for college but also keep a bit for yourself. I say just do a bit of both.
2006-10-24 11:01:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the price tag is not necessarily an indication of a product's quality. Often you end up paying more for the current fashion or a name brand, but the product itself is not superior in quality.
For clothes, you also have to consider how long you will wear the item. If it's trendy, it will only be in style for a year or two and then you won't want to wear it anymore. If it is a classic style that will last for ten years, then even if it costs more it is a better investment. But it is true that some high-cost designers use better stitching and improved dyes over the bargain-basement lines.
For electronics and household items, consider the quality and repair history of the manufacturer. Pricier items may offer fancy features that you don't really need; prices can drop quickly as the technology becomes more widely available and other companies improve upon the software; and slick marketing can sell inferior products.
So the answer is, if you're going to spend, spend wisely. Do the research to make sure you're getting real quality, and that you'll be getting plenty of use out of each item. And college is vitally important to your future, so you should be saving for that. Offer to compromise with your parents - you'll put away a certain percentage of the money you get (say 15%) in a college fund if they will match that amount. You can spend the rest of your money as you please, and you will be doubling the amount you save for your education.
2006-10-24 18:17:46 · answer #2 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spending more doesnt always give you more, sometimes people pay hundreds of pounds on something when they can buy something identical from a cheaper shop.
Bargain buys from sites like Ebay are usually cool too, obviously the question is pretty open so you could apply it to cars, clothes, houses. Sometimes you could buy a pair of shoes for 10 pounds, would you expect them to last very long?
Probably not, if you paid ten times that you would expect what you bought to last a while.
My answer would be its all down to what the item is and the person using it. I swear by levis only because I tend to get a lot of life and use from them so paying a bit more to have them longer is worth it for me.
If we are talking food, would the most expensive carrot in the world taste better than one from a market stall, you would expect so but it might not be worth the price you paid.
In answer to this its all about personal prefference, I find with age you get less bothered about paying as much for short lived fashion or gimmick items, opting for cheaper items instead.
How many times have you bought a shirt thats been in fashion, youve worn it a few times only to go back after 6 months to think OMG how on earth did I buy that Im not wearing that!
If its something you frequently use and will definately need, maybe you need it for your job or its a day to day essential item like a car, paying a little bit more to get extra life and quality from is always worth it.
2006-10-24 18:10:45 · answer #3 · answered by bluestguy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's more expensive it's probably not better. It proabably is the same quality as something cheaper. It's more expensive because of the brand name. Unless you REALLY need it, don't waste your money on something you won't use in the future. Saving money for college helps get fewer loans, and you won't have to pay as much back after college because loans are the devil!!!
2006-10-24 18:06:16 · answer #4 · answered by LovelyLady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more expensive something is the more it cost...that is it...now if you have such a low self worth that you want to be judged by how expensive of things you have, well that is too bad...Now if you are just talking quality, well yeah a ten dollar pair of shoes are not going to last as long as a ninety dollar pair most likely but why not just go for some that are in the middle?
2006-10-24 18:01:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
More isnt always better. Im sitting in a college class right now. I dont qualifie for aid so im paying $1200 every 3 month to be here. If i were you i would start saving your penies.
2006-10-24 18:02:04 · answer #6 · answered by dexmlz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my experience that hasn't been true. Everything has a limit to how far you can use it, no matter what it cost. If you buy a Nordstrom purse for $300 use it everyday it going to damage just like the Sears purse that cost $40. I'm with your parents.
2006-10-24 18:04:10 · answer #7 · answered by Pieces of Me ... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe in "most" cases you get what you pay for, and I believe 3 years is not a long time , start saving! college will be worth it! and your parents will always look after your best interest they will be right most of the time.don't stop them there on your side.
2006-10-24 18:05:49 · answer #8 · answered by aneagleheart13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well when you get to college and take economics, you'll learn that adults know that people think if it's expensive, then it must be better. and you will be wishing that you listened to your parents if you don't have any money saved up and you want to do.... anything.
2006-10-24 18:05:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't ... Start saving now because it cost a lot of money and will be a good investment in yourself. Be happy that they care.
2006-10-24 18:01:36 · answer #10 · answered by tbear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋