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TMI?

Andreatoo — Tue, 23 May 2017 17:01:17 GMT

If a friend or associate compliments something you're wearing, your top or pants, purse, shoes, jewelry, etc., do you tell them what you paid for it if it was an exceptionally good deal?

I do! I see it as generosity; I'm sharing my good fortune in finding this beautiful piece with you....

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QVCkitty1 — Tue, 23 May 2017 17:07:27 GMT

I just say thank you.

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Pearlee — Wed, 24 May 2017 03:26:07 GMT

No. Frankly, when someone tells me the price they paid for something, I think it's kinda tacky.

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Perkup — Tue, 23 May 2017 17:21:42 GMT

I agree that it seems a bit tacky. I might be inclined to tell them where I got it, but would probably skirt the question of how much I paid. All this depends, of course, on who is asking. Someone very close I might give them a general answer - like less than $100.00. I don't think I would give exact disclosure.

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Gram W — Tue, 23 May 2017 17:26:04 GMT

I just say thank you. I would only give further information if a very close friend asked for it.

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MacDUFF — Tue, 23 May 2017 17:27:13 GMT

@Andreatoo

A close friend who I know to be a fashionista, yes, we discuss. On the Q fashion forum, yes. An acquaintance, no, unless they ask, then I have no problem telling. I tend to agree with you...that it's sharing info, especially if it's a good deal.

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Hoovermom — Tue, 23 May 2017 17:35:31 GMT

Personally I have never asked someone what they paid for anything and don't offer what I paid for things. It amazes me when people ask these questions and expect an answer.

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Andreatoo — Tue, 23 May 2017 17:37:04 GMT

The whole 'tacky' thing has it's roots in the aristocracy; it's gauche to brag about how MUCH you spent and it simply trickled down, conveniently, to a good cover for the wealthy and entitled not wanting to be laughed at for over spending!

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Caaareful Shopper — Tue, 23 May 2017 17:40:13 GMT

I just say "Thank You." If they ask where I got it, yes, I definitely let them know, whether I'm close to the person or if I just met them in the elevator. I take it as a compliment. I never tell them prices though.

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nycgrl — Tue, 23 May 2017 17:41:21 GMT

I just say thank you and maybe say where I bought it depending upon who's giving the compliment.

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blackhole99 — Tue, 23 May 2017 17:50:33 GMT

I would tell them where I got it and how much it was if they asked, otherwise no. I had an uncle and aunt who would always ask"how much did you give for that", I'd feel obliged to tell them and then they would insult me by telling me it wasn't worth it. Relatives, gotta love them.

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Pearlee — Tue, 23 May 2017 17:54:08 GMT

@Andreatoo wrote:
The whole 'tacky' thing has it's roots in the aristocracy; it's gauche to brag about how MUCH you spent and it simply trickled down, conveniently, to a good cover for the wealthy and entitled not wanting to be laughed at for over spending!

@Andreatoo Well, I think its roots since then have spread a great deal farther than that.

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software — Tue, 23 May 2017 17:57:58 GMT

@Andreatoo wrote:
If a friend or associate compliments something you're wearing, your top or pants, purse, shoes, jewelry, etc., do you tell them what you paid for it if it was an exceptionally good deal?
I do! I see it as generosity; I'm sharing my good fortune in finding this beautiful piece with you....

That's not my idea of sharing. Did you split the savings with her? Now that's sharing.

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Andreatoo — Tue, 23 May 2017 18:17:47 GMT

Wow some major snark on the subject!

What's odd is you'll share prices here to virtual strangers yet a friend in your real life? No way!

Whats up with that?

For the record I don't ask anyone what they spent if I'm complimenting them on something nor do I believe I've been asked but if a friend says 'Wow! That is so cute!' and then goes on 'I really like it!' Then 'yes' I will offer the information that it was a great deal..

I share here and I share with real friends...

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SilleeMee — Tue, 23 May 2017 18:34:03 GMT

I share prices with friends if they ask. A "Thank you" is what I say to strangers. As far as sharing prices here on this forum, for me it's different because this is a shopping network and I think the main reason that brought us here together IS shopping and that includes spending and saving money. So I don't find it all TMI to share price tags here.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Tue, 23 May 2017 19:12:41 GMT

If it is a stranger, I would just say Thank you. However a good friend, I would tell her where I got it , and if it was a really good price, I would say and its on a great sale right now! If she was my sister, or a super close friend, I would have no problem saying how much it was. But usually, I don't like to give our prices..

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2blonde — Tue, 23 May 2017 19:39:22 GMT

@Andreatoo Yes, of course I thank the person. If they show a particular interest in it, I will happily tell them where I got it, and maybe that it was at a very reasonable price. I would not mention specific numbers though.

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Lipstickdiva — Tue, 23 May 2017 19:56:40 GMT

It depends on how well I know the person. If it's family, friend, co-worker, generally if I got a good deal I just blurt it out. In fact, it just happened recently. I was wearing a pair of black crop pants. 2 people at work commented on how nice they looked on me and how they liked them. I started to laugh and blurted right out that they were from Walmart and I paid $13.00 for them.

If it's just someone who walks up to me and says something, I generally just say thank you.

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GenXmuse — Tue, 23 May 2017 20:05:04 GMT

I regularly tell people how much I paid (or a range) if it's a bargain but if it's something that was costly, mums the word.

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StraytoStay — Tue, 23 May 2017 20:06:07 GMT

I remember admitting to a stranger that I got my coat for free from Kmart/Sears points because they complemented me on it. But friends, no. Only because I learned not to. I had one that at first was complementary, then curious, then judgemental as time went on. Funny how some people can spend their money and hoard, but if you get two things in the same color they'll think you're the one with the problem.