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You get what you pay for!
Posted on 3/24/14 at 2:33 pm
Posted on 3/24/14 at 2:33 pm
When I was in my early 20's this saying always came up and I was like......"What an absolute crock of shite!"
Now that I'm in my early 30's, this is one of the most true statements I can reflect on.
Evidence:
1) Bought a BOSE sound dock orginal in 2008, used it until newer models iphones came out.....sat on my desk until one day I decided to call about it......100 bucks and a phone call later I have a brand new bose III sound dock with bluetooth and wireless capabilities.
2) Bought a 500 dollar Allen Edmonds bag for my Anesthesia graduation..........Wife laughed at me.....the handle broke, made a call.......they sent me a UPS shipping label and boom got a brand new bag in today
3) Bought Maui Jims @ sunglass hut.......they've replaced them 3 times already without any question because of lens or frame damage.
YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now that I'm in my early 30's, this is one of the most true statements I can reflect on.
Evidence:
1) Bought a BOSE sound dock orginal in 2008, used it until newer models iphones came out.....sat on my desk until one day I decided to call about it......100 bucks and a phone call later I have a brand new bose III sound dock with bluetooth and wireless capabilities.
2) Bought a 500 dollar Allen Edmonds bag for my Anesthesia graduation..........Wife laughed at me.....the handle broke, made a call.......they sent me a UPS shipping label and boom got a brand new bag in today
3) Bought Maui Jims @ sunglass hut.......they've replaced them 3 times already without any question because of lens or frame damage.
YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This post was edited on 3/24/14 at 2:37 pm
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Posted on 3/24/14 at 2:45 pm to L S Usetheforce
Why would you think that statement is a crock of shite?
Posted on 3/24/14 at 2:54 pm to L S Usetheforce
Sounds like you're paying for a lot of fricking head ache.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 2:58 pm to TheIndulger
Because in my 20's I searched for Bargains, not namebrands........felt I could do better by saving a buck up front..........
In the end, I was wrong.
In the end, I was wrong.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 3:16 pm to L S Usetheforce
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3) Bought Maui Jims @ sunglass hut.......they've replaced them 3 times already without any question because of lens or frame damage.
Replaced them for free? I've had a pair for about 4-5 years now. They have scratched lenses but a few weeks ago one of them got ripped off the frame.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 3:21 pm to L S Usetheforce
I also subscribe to this line of thinking. My Filson luggage will likely outlive me.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 3:42 pm to L S Usetheforce
Are you one of those guys that gets LL Bean to replace a 15 year old shirt?
Posted on 3/24/14 at 3:43 pm to JasonMason
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Replaced them for free? I've had a pair for about 4-5 years now. They have scratched lenses but a few weeks ago one of them got ripped off the frame.
I'm still within the 1 year warranty window so I can't say for sure.......I know for a fact Maui Jims will replace them though.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 3:45 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
quote:
Are you one of those guys that gets LL Bean to replace a 15 year old shirt
If the shirt cost him enough, I'm sure he probably would.
This post was edited on 3/24/14 at 3:46 pm
Posted on 3/24/14 at 3:46 pm to PropofoLSU
I would not abuse a policy like that.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 3:57 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
quote:
I would not abuse a policy like that.
So you wouldn't use policies in place to protect an investment?
Posted on 3/24/14 at 4:10 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
quote:
I would not abuse a policy like that.
You didn't write the policy. The company did. they set the price too.
Send in the merchandise, let them decide. They will more than likely realize the premium in good will is well worth the cost of replacement.
Case in point: this thread.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 4:43 pm to L S Usetheforce
I find myself to be a middle of the road guy. I don't buy the most expensive thing and I don't by the cheapest either... I try to find something in the middle.
But a lot of it depends upon the relative prices and the actual product itself. For example, sunglasses, I lose them two or three times a year, So it makes no sense for me to buy really nice ones. On the other hand, under no circumstances do I ever buy cheap toilet paper.
But a lot of it depends upon the relative prices and the actual product itself. For example, sunglasses, I lose them two or three times a year, So it makes no sense for me to buy really nice ones. On the other hand, under no circumstances do I ever buy cheap toilet paper.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 4:55 pm to L S Usetheforce
So if I spend extra money to get the good meth, will my dealer give me a refund if I don't get high enough?
Posted on 3/24/14 at 5:27 pm to L S Usetheforce
So are you posting that if you would have spent a little more money, none of that stuff would have broken in the first place?
Posted on 3/24/14 at 5:30 pm to foshizzle
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So if I spend extra money to get the good meth, will my dealer give me a refund if I don't get high enough?
Depends on if that is his policy........probably.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 5:32 pm to PropofoLSU
So many people trying to be funny in this thread and failing.......
I bitch at my mother for this everytime I visit.
quote:
On the other hand, under no circumstances do I ever buy cheap toilet paper.
I bitch at my mother for this everytime I visit.
This post was edited on 3/24/14 at 5:33 pm
Posted on 3/24/14 at 8:04 pm to PropofoLSU
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I'm still within the 1 year warranty window so I can't say for sure.......I know for a fact Maui Jims will replace them though.
MJ's have a two year warranty from Sunglass Hut, I'm pretty sure. I bought a pair last summer and there a little nick in one of the lenses. I'll send them off a little closer to the warranty expiration.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 8:59 pm to L S Usetheforce
This is true with shoes 100%.
I have upgraded every time I have bought a new pair and every time has been a pleasant surprise.
I have upgraded every time I have bought a new pair and every time has been a pleasant surprise.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 9:09 pm to TheHiddenFlask
The two extravagances in my life are Brooks Brothers clothing for work, and New Balance shoes with Memory Foam orthotic inserts for comfort relief (not prescribed but the wife works for a foot and ankle doctor who does and we know how ridiculously comfortable they are).
The one wish I have is to get a few saddleback leather bags and briefcases.
The one wish I have is to get a few saddleback leather bags and briefcases.
This post was edited on 3/24/14 at 9:11 pm
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