Hermes Price Increase??

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#76
alundpr said:
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That expression about sums up the (ill)logic here....

Ummmm, I know a fair share of wealthy (not rich, wealthy people)--I have worked for them in private firms across the globe with the sole goal of trying to ensure that they stay that way-- and none are happy to pay more for anything--at least not the ones who made their money legitimately and want to keep it....after all, saving and some notion of frugality is how they got wealthy in the first place....indeed most desire to begin bargaining at "free" in lieu of paying anything at all....and trust that none would welcome or encourage ill treatment or disrespect when they (or others) are about to drop 50K or more in USDs in one store in less than an hour of shopping....and are amenable to doing so consistently as long as the quality remains top shelf....this would actually be the case even if they were going to drop a mere $50....and most are not walking into these stores like a soap opera queen with furs, diamonds and Manolos....that's not real life for the overwhelming majority of the wealthy people I have worked for and with....they save that for when its actually needed and required--a charity ball, the opera, the Grammys, etc....the fact that they have the ability to discern quality (having always procured it), and are frugal (having made their money legitimately and desiring to keep it) ensures that they actually wouldn't simply act as unthinking robots and be happy to pay +3-5% increases annually while suffering mistreatment silently....they want a deal just as much as anyone else--and they want to be treated with respect and dignity, just as anyone else....so, I am not sure where (or how) FinerThing's thinking formulated in this manner, but it's off....
 
#79
Oh my -- I am not trying to make anyone feel "low or unworthy." People are different, that's all. And it is not surprising that some of us like to be with people who are like us. I for one am glad that Hermes and some other stores understand that, and will keep the prices where they need to be so that my times in the store with my friends are more pleasant. And the special treatment we get we appreciate, and if some other types of people don't get it, well, there are plenty of stores for them. And they can always find used Hermes that is maybe more affordable to them.

I also find it so "interesting" to read what other people think about people like us. Of course there are some people who became wealthy by saving. I don't think there are many. Most of us have this benefit for other reasons and I can tell you the prices at this store are not so high that they are a concern. This not the same as buying a yacht or even a nice car. I think the only people with this "price increase" issue are the same types who maybe don't get as nice service in the stores as we do. And there is nothing wrong with those people finding stores that are a better fit for them, where I and my type won't be and would feel just as out of place there.
 
#80
FinerThing said:
Oh my -- I am not trying to make anyone feel "low or unworthy." People are different, that's all. And it is not surprising that some of us like to be with people who are like us. I for one am glad that Hermes and some other stores understand that, and will keep the prices where they need to be so that my times in the store with my friends are more pleasant. And the special treatment we get we appreciate, and if some other types of people don't get it, well, there are plenty of stores for them. And they can always find used Hermes that is maybe more affordable to them.

I also find it so "interesting" to read what other people think about people like us. Of course there are some people who became wealthy by saving. I don't think there are many. Most of us have this benefit for other reasons and I can tell you the prices at this store are not so high that they are a concern. This not the same as buying a yacht or even a nice car. I think the only people with this "price increase" issue are the same types who maybe don't get as nice service in the stores as we do. And there is nothing wrong with those people finding stores that are a better fit for them, where I and my type won't be and would feel just as out of place there.
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Wow! Not sure how people who are concerned about prices and affording Hermes products shopping at the store could diminish your experience, or anyone else's. If you truly receive special treatment and appreciate it then that will not change no matter who is in the store. Why should you care about who else is in the store?

First generation wealth is almost always a result of hard work and saving. Second generation wealth usually follows this pattern as well since the inheritors (or those who come to the family through marriage/adoption/etc) are close enough to the original amassors that the principles/habits endure. The breakdown often (not always, but certainly often) happens in the 3rd/4th/greater generations where there is often (again, often, not always) a sense of entitlement versus a pride in achievement and a desire to build on success. Enduring wealth (as opposed to merely being rich) is never achieved by spending with no regard for value. The wealthiest people I know (and I do know some) are also the most careful (not stingy, but careful) about how they spend their money.
 
#81
spit_fire69 said:
That expression about sums up the (ill)logic here....

Ummmm, I know a fair share of wealthy (not rich, wealthy people)--I have worked for them in private firms across the globe with the sole goal of trying to ensure that they stay that way-- and none are happy to pay more for anything--at least not the ones who made their money legitimately and want to keep it....after all, saving and some notion of frugality is how they got wealthy in the first place....indeed most desire to begin bargaining at "free" in lieu of paying anything at all....and trust that none would welcome or encourage ill treatment or disrespect when they (or others) are about to drop 50K or more in USDs in one store in less than an hour of shopping....and are amenable to doing so consistently as long as the quality remains top shelf....this would actually be the case even if they were going to drop a mere $50....and most are not walking into these stores like a soap opera queen with furs, diamonds and Manolos....that's not real life for the overwhelming majority of the wealthy people I have worked for and with....they save that for when its actually needed and required--a charity ball, the opera, the Grammys, etc....the fact that they have the ability to discern quality (having always procured it), and are frugal (having made their money legitimately and desiring to keep it) ensures that they actually wouldn't simply act as unthinking robots and be happy to pay +3-5% increases annually while suffering mistreatment silently....they want a deal just as much as anyone else--and they want to be treated with respect and dignity, just as anyone else....so, I am not sure where (or how) FinerThing's thinking formulated in this manner, but it's off....
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Good good GOOD post!:yes::tup:
 
#82
Ok...um...lets try to recover ourselves and get back to the topic of when the inevitable next price increase is.

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oh my.
 
#83
spit_fire69 said:
That expression about sums up the (ill)logic here....

Ummmm, I know a fair share of wealthy (not rich, wealthy people)--I have worked for them in private firms across the globe with the sole goal of trying to ensure that they stay that way-- and none are happy to pay more for anything--at least not the ones who made their money legitimately and want to keep it....after all, saving and some notion of frugality is how they got wealthy in the first place....indeed most desire to begin bargaining at "free" in lieu of paying anything at all....and trust that none would welcome or encourage ill treatment or disrespect when they (or others) are about to drop 50K or more in USDs in one store in less than an hour of shopping....and are amenable to doing so consistently as long as the quality remains top shelf....this would actually be the case even if they were going to drop a mere $50....and most are not walking into these stores like a soap opera queen with furs, diamonds and Manolos....that's not real life for the overwhelming majority of the wealthy people I have worked for and with....they save that for when its actually needed and required--a charity ball, the opera, the Grammys, etc....the fact that they have the ability to discern quality (having always procured it), and are frugal (having made their money legitimately and desiring to keep it) ensures that they actually wouldn't simply act as unthinking robots and be happy to pay +3-5% increases annually while suffering mistreatment silently....they want a deal just as much as anyone else--and they want to be treated with respect and dignity, just as anyone else....so, I am not sure where (or how) FinerThing's thinking formulated in this manner, but it's off....
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:tup::tup:

Excellent post!
 
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