Fashion

[blackhole99]

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.

[Pearlee]

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@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!

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

[software]

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@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....

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

[Andreatoo]

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...

[SilleeMee]

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.

[CANDLEQUEEN]

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.. 

[2blonde]

@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.

[Lipstickdiva]

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. 

[GenXmuse]

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. 

[StraytoStay]

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.