There are two kinds of consumers in the world; those who purchase a high quantity of cheaply-made products they can count on for a short time and those who save up and splurge on a small quantity of well-made items that will bring them pleasure for years-even decades-to come.
As someone who used to fall under the cheap-chic category, I can tell you that poorly made products, while often adorable and seemingly “a bargain” upon purchase, usually wind up causing some kind of pain or embarrassment and last 1/10 as long as their higher-quality cousins. Yes, you’re often paying a lot more for that perfectly-tailored black wool coat but it will stand up for you winter-after-winter in ways that cheap-but sexy-little blend couldn’t.
Well-made products go beyond the aesthetics and are solid, sturdy and reliable in places no one can see. The seams, the zippers, even the lined interior stand up to wear and tear and won’t collapse at the first sign of trouble.
The best friends and lovers are the same. They are the ones who are made up of beautiful qualities and built with a strong moral fiber. They don’t just “seem” worthwhile, they are worthwhile.
You can count on them to make you look good and to stand up through the test of time, and really, that’s worth saving up for.
not always the case!
This is kind of like my yearly purchase of my favorite name brand sneakers. They last the whole year as compared to the cheap sneakers that last a couple months if you’re lucky. And while the name brands set me back a little more up front, they pay for themselves over time if you consider how much you total with the cheap sneakers. My feet are worth it! =)