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09-13-2013, 09:29 AM | #67 |
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I had that same issue. It has supercar looks so people assumed supercar prices.
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09-13-2013, 10:31 AM | #71 |
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Eh I don't care if anyone asks. I just tell them exactly how much it costs. If it's cheap I will say it's cheap and vice versa. The only thing that I find annoying is when someone goes "oh man why did you buy? You could have bought this instead."
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09-13-2013, 01:28 PM | #72 |
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I agree that it varies very much with context. If someone is just asking for shits and giggles then it can be really annoying. If someone is asking because they are genuinely interested/looking for something similar and trying to gather information then I find it much more agreeable.
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09-14-2013, 06:35 PM | #73 |
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I don't like it when it's a gift. I bought my nephew a Movado Bold for a graduation/eagle scout present and my aunt wouldn't stop asking how much I paid for it. Just let me give a gift, if I think he deserves it, it doesn't matter how much it was.
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09-15-2013, 10:39 AM | #74 |
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09-16-2013, 11:53 AM | #77 |
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Wait until you tell him how much your muffler bearing cost you!!
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Here is the exact conversation I had a zillion times: Stranger: How makes that? You: Lotus Stranger: Yea, but who make that? You: A small British manufacture. Stranger: Oh so its it own brand? You: Yes. Stranger: How much to they cost? You: Say whatever you want... With my Esprit I always got WOW nice lambo... |
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09-16-2013, 12:10 PM | #79 |
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My biggest gripe with my Exige was everyone calling it an Elise, haha.
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09-16-2013, 12:30 PM | #80 | |
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And I'd add, though it might sound obnoxious, that in my experience the only people who ask are the insecure, underachieving type. No one who's confident in their abilities or achievements, material or otherwise, would ever care what you spent for a material item. |
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Yeah seriously, if you're giving something to someone for whatever reason, does it really matter how much it cost? Whether the dollar amount is low or high, I don't think it really matters. Just because you spent more doesn't mean the gift means more the opposite is true as well, just because you spent little doesn't mean you care/love them any less.
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09-17-2013, 02:50 AM | #82 |
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Wouldn't it all be in context as others have stated... On the forums or at a car meet then perhaps the person admires your wheels and would like to get something similar.
When someone is jealous or trying to be a dick you can usually tell. Maybe some people aren't able to tell the difference... Just my two cents. |
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09-17-2013, 11:38 AM | #84 |
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Car meets are to meet people (other enthusiasts) yet I have found that it's difficult to make conversations with such "enthusiasts" at meets. When I get asked the same question, I break into a larger conversation such as "Are you looking into getting new wheels"? and take it from there. Don't ever judge anybody because you really don't know anything about them.
Also, when I find a great deal on something, I'm quick to let people know what, where and how much, because I share like that. |
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09-20-2013, 12:44 PM | #85 |
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I find Indian people are the most curious LOL. No offense to my other Desi people, but people will straight up as how much are you making. They are the most secretive when it comes to financial standing but will ask personal questions after meeting you for the first time. Good Thread!
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J.P. Morgan said it best... "If you have to ask how much it costs, you can't afford it."
In all seriousness, it depends on context of what I'm being asked about and whether it's a "buying question" or asking just to be a douchebag/troll. If they're genuinely interested, I'll give them a straightforward answer.
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