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$500 is Not a Steal

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I received an email over the weekend with the subject “Shop These Under $500 Steals!”. Without even opening it I was rubbed the wrong way. I am not sure what world some people live in but in my world $500 is an investment and perhaps in the most whimsical way, a splurge, but I would not classify $500 as a steal.

The email was from ShopBAZAAR and featured what I would classify as basics; a t-shirt, a necklace, a pair of jeans, sunglasses, flats, a bikini, and a pair of shorts.  Really?  Those are simple items that you could pick up at Target or Gap and it would be hard to tell the difference.ShopBAZAAR  is considering those items as a steal for having price tags under $500?  I think not.  No, none of those item are a steal at $500. Perhaps a vintage Chanel bag might be classified a steal at that price but not too many other things. To me $500 is….

… Flights home for Thanksgiving AND Christmas

… Five months of unlimited workout classes

… Three nights in a hotel and five tours in Vienna

… My cell phone bill for one year 

Thinking about the dollar amount in this way just reinforces the point.  However, if I did have to spend $500 right now on one item (and was not able to invest, save, donate, or use it towards travel) these items would be on the top of my shopping list:

Sparkles and Shoes $500 Wishlist

Burberry Brit Quilted Jacket | | Gold iPhone 6 | | Salvatore Ferragamo Patent Ballerina Flat
Sephora Collection SU Easel Brush Set | Tory Burch Medium Shoulder Bag in Fleming Patent 

If you had to spend $500, what would you buy?

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  1. celyn says

    I completely agree! $500 is so NOT a steal. and If i were to spend it on one item, I would probably buy a nice piece of jewelry! Or on a short vacation if it covers $500. Nothing beats spending a lot of money on experiences vs. material things

    lifeisashoe

  2. Tracy says

    Thanks for keepin’ it real! A gorgeous Prada handbag at $500 would be a steal though! If I had $500 for one item it would be a Tory Burch handbag. The 797 Satchel and her totes are my picks.

  3. Lee says

    SUCH a great post! THANK YOU for saying it! It is so great to see bloggers being real… because seriously $500 “steals” is just crazy.

    I am SO glad you stopped by my blog so I could find yours! I love it, and am excited to start following along!!

    XO
    Lee | LegalLee Blonde

  7. Misty says

    $500 for a Disney vacation would be a steal! If I had the extra funds, I could spend $500 on designer shoes or handbags. I could spend it on a phone. I couldn’t spend it on makeup brushes though. I’d rather have another pair of shoes.

  9. Nadine says

    I totally agree, $500 is not a steal. Some magazine used to do a splurge/steal section in every issue and I never thought the steals were actually steals. It’s crazy how different some peoples ideas about money are.

  10. LornaMi says

    Agreed. I think I was most frosted at a blogger who recommended a beach cover-up for $825. Oh, sure, $825 to wear over a wet bathing suit. I laughed all day.

  12. Alyssa says

    I’m totally with you—I really can’t think of ANY item of clothing I would spend $500 on (except like, a wedding dress haha). I would put that money towards a flight for SURE!

  13. Rachel says

    This is a HUGE pet peeve of mine, too. I love when bloggers include things as “steals” in their posts, too. Or write “it’s 15% off!” but the item is still a shirt for $150. I’m like…. no, honey. No.

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