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How much would you pay for a coat?

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Cabbie21 Sun 19-Jan-25 11:38:56

Actually, please don't answer that. This is not an inquisition nor is it meant to be judgmental.

There is an old saying "Cut your coat according to your cloth" which is said to mean Live within your means, or Make the most of the money you have. I agree with both interpretations.

My son recently spent over £400 on a coat. He can afford it. So could I if I wanted to, I suppose, but, to use an old Yorkshire word, I couldn't thoil to do so ( = couldn't bring myself to ). I paid just £40 for one recently, as it was heavily discounted in the sales.
My daughter paid £10 for a Vinted one, good quality, as new.
We are all happy with our purchases.
In this case, it was not a question of " You get what you pay for".
Could you bring yourself to spend £400 on something you could get for £40 or even £10?

( Yes, I know some people cannot afford even £10. This is not a about poverty ).

HelterSkelter1 Sun 26-Jan-25 12:07:52

I bought an MS roll neck merino jumper less than year ago. Each time I have washed it small holes have appeared. No sharp bits in my washing machine. Washed on a gentle wash.

Now it is very holey and only worn indoors to keep warm or under a bigger sweater. Very disappointed. It's not moths. I think it is poor quality wool. I no longer have an MS close by to take it back to. Wont buy one of those again. Shame as its a lovely cobalt blue.

HelterSkelter1 Sun 26-Jan-25 12:08:54

Sorry that was a bit of a derail. But I was thinking about moths and sharp bits in washing machines.