So everybody values something, what do you value?

[AprilBaby]

I tried to understand the Tiffany thing but I can't. Also some people love bags; coach, Hermes... Not me. I confess: I am a lipstick whore. Always looking for the perfect shade of coral/red. Not to orange, not too pink. I also covet a Cartier rolling ring. But a knock off would do. I loves Mercedes but will never own one. Lets face it, I'm cheap

 

[madelise]

I'm on PS because I value jewelry! I'm not yet 25, and, well, you guys know most of my jewelry history. No one else my age "gets" this. They spend their money on social events (going to bars with friends, raves, concerts, etc), on getting endless brand name purses, shoes, or clothes… vacationing….

Nope! I want my money spent on sparklies!

 

[rubyshoes]

Traveling!!! And then diamonds.

 

[sonnyjane]

Wow that's a good question!

I think for me, it's hotels. When we go on vacation, I like to really splurge on 5-star hotels. For as much as I think it's silly to spend $800 on a pair of shoes, I have no problem spending $2,000 on a long weekend in a penthouse in Vegas. Wow. Putting that in writing makes it seem crazy but that's what I save for and splurge on!

 

[vc10um]

While not quite as splurgy as sonnyjane, definitely accommodations when we travel, and getting more into splurging on the mode of transportation. DH and I are travelling to France this summer and while we can't quite stomach Business Class, we're paying for the upgrade to Premium Economy, and I have a feeling it's going to be COMPLETELY worth it. For accommodations, we love B&Bs as a general rule: quaint, cozy, with amazing food, but for this trip we're actually getting a vacation rental for a week in Paris. It will actually be cheaper than a hotel of the same caliber, but better for our travelling style.

I also value customer service. So I will pay more to shop at places like Nordstrom vs. Macy's or JCPenney. And I value the support buying local gives to my community, so I try and frequent small independent businesses for unique gifts instead of shopping mass market.

 

[SB621]

Ahhhh champagne taste on a beer budget. That is my #1 lesson I have learned from PS.

In order of what I covet!

-Traveling
-Jewelery
-House
-Cars
-Shoes


My perfect dream world would consist of me walking on a beach with beautiful shoes, covered in diamonds with keys to my new lamborghini which is parked in my 12,000sqft beach house on a cliff. Then DH reminds me that we have 2 toddlers and I spend most of my time covered in pasta sauce

 

[Dee*Jay]

Fine cars and living in a place I love, even if it costs more than some other options.

 

[rosetta]

Travelling. I'm writing this from a private beach in Vietnam.

I spend very little of my money on diamonds if I'm honest.

 

[princesss]

Travel, travel, and travel. I don't know that I've ever spent over $100 on a purse, though I do have a fairly pricy evening gown - what can I say? It called to me. But I'm big on experiences, so spending a lot of money on objects doesn't always make sense to me. I like jewelry, clothes, purses, etc. but I'd really rather go somewhere for the weekend or see a concert.

 

[Circe]

This question is so great that I had to put down the phone on which I was perusing PS and come to my computer so I could type properly in order to answer it.

My own personal motto these days is that I value quality over condition. I shop vintage a lot, when it comes to everything from jewelry to clothing to furniture ... and I would rather have a gorgeous Asprey vanity set from the turn of the 20th century with worn corners and tarnished silver than a brand-spanking-new toiletry set from whatever the contemporary cosmetic equivalent might be. I hit the flea market today and came away with:

- a crimson velvet evening coat. From the 40s. With a hood. Beyatchs.
- a stole with little ... rodent tails ... of some sort. Look, I am anti-fur by modern standards, but when the animal has been dead longer than I have been alive, and also, it is ridiculous and luxurious at the same time, and it costs ten whole dollars? Sure, count me in.
- a beautiful beaded velvet hat made in France by Vogue for Saks in the 50s.
- A soft grey silk dress with a wrapped bodice and a full skirt, from J. Crew, with the tags still on.
- a water-clear faceted amber pendant. It looks like a piece of sunlight.
- Gauzy metallic curtains dyed cerulean and bronze, from Venice.

Any one of the things I bought would cost a couple of hundred bucks retail. I got them all together for less than $100. And I'll love using all of them, knowing they're either one of a kind of the next best thing, and that the money I saved can go towards diamonds. Or necessities. Or diamonds which are necessities. Score!

 

[sonnyjane]

While not quite as splurgy as sonnyjane, definitely accommodations when we travel, and getting more into splurging on the mode of transportation. DH and I are travelling to France this summer and while we can't quite stomach Business Class, we're paying for the upgrade to Premium Economy, and I have a feeling it's going to be COMPLETELY worth it.

What a cool thread! People really do vary, Kenny lol! I would love to fly first class, especially with DH because he is 6'5" and I'm sure he could use the room, but I always consider it "too expensive" haha! One rule I have when traveling with DH is separate bathrooms whenever possible!!!! It applies at home and applies in hotels too. Obviously it's not always possible but of it IS possible to have his & her bathrooms I'll always pay extra for that haha!

 

[Circe]

Travelling. I'm writing this from a private beach in Vietnam.

I spend very little of my money on diamonds if I'm honest.

Oh, very nice! I have never been to a private beach. I take it the solitude is satisfying? Even more so with wifi, I imagine.

God, I love modernity. Arthur C. Clarke was right - sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic!

 

[Deactivated member 42515]

1) Diamonds
2) Bigger diamonds
3) Even bigger diamonds
4) Give it to me

 

[rosetta]

Travelling. I'm writing this from a private beach in Vietnam.

I spend very little of my money on diamonds if I'm honest.

Oh, very nice! I have never been to a private beach. I take it the solitude is satisfying? Even more so with wifi, I imagine.

God, I love modernity. Arthur C. Clarke was right - sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic!

Our bungalow opens right into the beach. Ocean waves and PS=perfection!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I am assuming this topic is for material things. I do spend more on jewelry than almost anything else. I did buy a good bit of new furniture when we bought a new house a couple of years ago, but I live in the land of furniture manufacturers, so I was able to get a lot of good deals. And once all that was done (furniture, window treatments, etc.), then I just went back to jewelry. I do not spend a lot on clothes or purses. I like jewelry because it will be heirlooms, and therefore, I buy the best quality I can, even if it isn't the biggest!

 

[Deactivated member 42515]

When I first read the topic, I thought the life of my dogs. The time I get to be with them and the time I get to be loved by them. That's what I value.

But yes, as or material things, diamonds and Chanel purses please.

 

[marcy]

My collections:
Jewelry
Nail polish
Purses

 

[woofmama]

I can't rate the things I value in a particular order. I always have something I'm striving for whether it be jewelry, home furnishings, outings. I value having unique things and always have. I value being different. If everyone has one, I'm not interested. Even my dogs are an unusual breed. Most people have no idea what they are and have to ask. Great conversation starter.

As for jewelry-I love the fact that I have a very different looking ering/band. I think I got the best value for my money by researching and purposely found an EC that wasn't a classic shape. I love that It's a K color. Somehow makes it more special to me.

When i purchased my Mustang I bought the 35th Anniversary Edition, when I bought my Jeep I hunted down the last Limited edition model in the state.I always negotiated great deals on my vehicles, so I feel I got the best value.(Can't believe I'm driving a minivan now but at least it's a very nice one).

I really value salon & spa services. I love going to get my hair colored, cut & styled. I love my bi-weekly mani & pedi visits. I adore perfume. I am lucky to have a nice complextion so I use all drugstore makeup. No need to spend money there.

I don't buy designer handbags but buy good quality leather bags. Same with shoes for the most part. Right now I'm living in my Steve Madden studded biker boots. So cute & sassy!

I love watches but never coughed up the money for a high end brand-yet. I love that I got my Michele Deco watch for free by using my Amex points.

In home furnishings I found some one of a kind items. I'm always looking around & have started attending some cool auctions that my friends regulary attend. I love art deco/Frank Lloyd Wright influenced pieces.

I used to love traveling. Now not so much. I have had a few health problems that take the joy out of traveling for me. I love doing staycation days close to home.

 

[Enerchi]

Honesty, truthfulness, humour, kindness, respect and generosity. I would like to think I leave a good impression on people and they leave an encounter w me thinking I displayed those characteristics. Well, humour is a "given"!

Then, in material things, i look for quality workmanship, great customer service and value for my money. I make mistakes in my choices but I learn from them, so next time around, I'm spending better.

 

[amc80]

Jeans. I don't mind spending $100+ on a pair. I wear them every day, even to work.

Cars. We don't have fancy cars, but they are newish. I drive a lot and want to spend that time in something nice.

 

[Rosebloom]

For material things, I splurge on food. I spend a ridiculous amount on organic, grass fed, sprouted, local, etc etc groceries. I love to cook and am very thoughtful about nutrition. So Whole Foods is a significant portion of our budget!

Just recently I started splurging on jewelry. And... I think I'll keep that little splurge in the budget. I also love massages and try to have 3-4 a year.

By far the biggest financial outlay is education (half day preschool = insanely expensive!).

 

[4ever]

I guess most of my disposable income goes towards clothes. Nothing designer or super high end, but I'd always choose quality over quantity. I think good quality clothing lasts longer, is generally more flattering and looks more expensive. I only buy leather handbags and The vast majority of my shoes are nice leather ones - they just last longer and look smarter for longer. i'm not advesre to mixing in a couple of cheap costume pieces or cheap trendy shoes to keep it young and stylish looking. If I feel like I look good it makes me feel much more confident and happy.

 

[cygnet]

Fish.

 

[Jennifer W]

Now this is an interesting question! If I was answering it a couple of weeks ago, I'd have said diamonds, my car,some nice handbags, lovely cosmetics and creams, my bespoke perfume, and my kitchen gadgets. All that would still be true, to some extent....except, we're living in a very, very remote part of the Scottish Highlands, with some time on an even more remote island for a few weeks, and none of the usual stuff excites me right now, or seems particularly useful (except the diamonds - I admit, I still devote a little time each day to selecting the perfect earrings and right hand ring for the occasion...which is likely to be chopping kindling sticks,lighting fires, walking on the moors, and hour or two on a deserted beach followed by gutting fish for dinner).

Right now, I would list it all my other stuff on ebay, in exchange for an internet connection that works all of the time. Although as time goes on, I'm less interested in that, too. We don't even have a TV up here, and I haven't seen a newspaper in a while.

So, until we return to a more populated area, I'd say the things I value are:
Thermal clothing
Coal
the most amazing view in the world
incredible local produce
lots of time with my family, and solitude for when they drive me nuts.

There is a town we can drive to, but it's over an hour away and there's nothing to buy. People round here seem to want food, fuel and nothing much else. Many of them are rich. Really rich. But they don't want the stuff. It's interesting, and it's making me reassess some of my own priorities.

Except diamonds...

 

[Madam Bijoux]

Jewelry
Hermes bags (have 15; don't know when I'll stop doing this)
Designer clothes (Etro, Escada and St. John mainly)
Going to plays, concerts, ballet, museums

 

[princesss]

Jeans. I don't mind spending $100+ on a pair. I wear them every day, even to work.

Cars. We don't have fancy cars, but they are newish. I drive a lot and want to spend that time in something nice.

JEANS! How did I forget these? I'm done buying cheap jeans. Just done. I love having a pair or two that I feel really comfortable and good in. And if I was wearing them to work, I'd definitely have a few more pairs. I figure I'll spend $80 on a work skirt or $100 on work pants, why not jeans? I'm actually working on just havnig a smaller wardrobe of clothing I love that I can mix and match, and good jeans are definitely part of that.

 

[Missy]

Honesty, truthfulness, humour, kindness, respect and generosity. I would like to think I leave a good impression on people and they leave an encounter w me thinking I displayed those characteristics. Well, humour is a "given"!

Then, in material things, i look for quality workmanship, great customer service and value for my money. I make mistakes in my choices but I learn from them, so next time around, I'm spending better.

I agree 100% with this Enerchi! I value all of these things above all else. Being a kind and trustworthy person with empathy and generosity of spirit. And sense of humor is a must to get through life's hardships for sure as well making it a lovely journey full of laughter and love. And I also agree about getting great value for the money. While I love a good bargain it's only great if it's a quality piece and what I want.

Comfort is something I also value tremendously. You won't see me suffering for fashion re high heels or any other uncomfortable style. I want to look beautiful but I also need to feel comfortable so while I value beauty it is not sufficient alone-it must be accompanied by comfort!

And lastly but probably first on the list is time. I value time spent with my dh and all of my loved ones. You cannot get back time. Time is more valuable than money and spending time with my dh is probably the most important thing to me (and to him).

 

[Lady_Disdain]

I value functionality, usability, comfort and beauty. I tend towards a more minimalistic lifestyle, so I prefer fewer things, high quality and high functionality. I am not big on clothes (I have what I need and wear, I like to look well put together but I am not into fashion) and not at all into purses or shoes. I value books, CDs and good food.

 

[smitcompton]

Hi

I value money

I value opportunity when it appears

I value houses

My own bits of snobbery are leather bags & shoes

I value comfort as well


I don't understand the need for so many of the same item

My temperment seems to make it easy for me to not want so many things. I am satisfied with what i have. I can live a simple life.



Annette

 

[Dancing Fire]

my wife values nothing.she is so frugal that i don't think she spends $100 per yr on herself.