One writes: 'I bought my wedding dress online, but I am very very disappointed. The dress is from a very bad quality of material. I want to return the product but they don't want to give me the money back. In a few words: they are selling bad dresses, bad quality of material and they are cheating the people.'
I'm honestly curious if any of these brides got their shitty knock-off and were then like "omg yes! It's JUST like the original!" Like, are any of these photos ever posted as a brag, rather than a warning?
I watched an episode of My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding or something and the one woman ordered a cheap Chinese dress. The fiancee was hunting down the mail carrier and looking for a huge box. The dress came in one of those soft envelopes that's maybe the size of a legal piece of paper. The woman was happy with the dress and it didn't look terrible.
I watched an episode of My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding or something and the one woman ordered a cheap Chinese dress. The fiancee was hunting down the mail carrier and looking for a huge box. The dress came in one of those soft envelopes that's maybe the size of a legal piece of paper. The woman was happy with the dress and it didn't look terrible.
I remember that one. She had wanted a Marilyn Monroe-esque dress (the iconic white dress) and while it wasn't perfect, it was certainly okay.
I think the thought process is that the designer dresses are also made in China. So maybe, may be, the factory owner has the templates, and can sell the same dress on the side, pure profit by cutting out the designer and salon. Of course, there is no way to know if the Chinese factory you are buying your dress from working with said designer or is a guy with a sewing machine and internet connection. I hope all those people paid with credit cards, and then disputed the charges.
I think the thought process is that the designer dresses are also made in China. So maybe, may be, the factory owner has the templates, and can sell the same dress on the side, pure profit by cutting out the designer and salon. Of course, there is no way to know if the Chinese factory you are buying your dress from working with said designer or is a guy with a sewing machine and internet connection. I hope all those people paid with credit cards, and then disputed the charges.
Nah. I think the thought process is, WTF THAT DRESS IS $5000?? ::goes to the google:: I CAN BUY IT FOR $450!! :inserts credit card:
Seriously, this was my mother's thought process when I got my dress. She actually had told me to return the dress because she found another site that sold it for $300. Sure, mom.
I think the thought process is that the designer dresses are also made in China. So maybe, may be, the factory owner has the templates, and can sell the same dress on the side, pure profit by cutting out the designer and salon. Of course, there is no way to know if the Chinese factory you are buying your dress from working with said designer or is a guy with a sewing machine and internet connection. I hope all those people paid with credit cards, and then disputed the charges.
I think you're giving these people too much credit.
For years and years I've had this steadfast rule that there are three things you ALWAYS PAY FOR QUALITY and never try to find a bargain: sushi, tattoos, and plastic surgery. Because you get what you pay for. I'm gonna have to add wedding dresses to that list.
I'm honestly curious if any of these brides got their shitty knock-off and were then like "omg yes! It's JUST like the original!" Like, are any of these photos ever posted as a brag, rather than a warning?
I would really hope no one is bragging about these hideous dresses! You never know though, some people have... interesting taste.
For years and years I've had this steadfast rule that there are three things you ALWAYS PAY FOR QUALITY and never try to find a bargain: sushi, tattoos, and plastic surgery. Because you get what you pay for. I'm gonna have to add wedding dresses to that list.
For years and years I've had this steadfast rule that there are three things you ALWAYS PAY FOR QUALITY and never try to find a bargain: sushi, tattoos, and plastic surgery. Because you get what you pay for. I'm gonna have to add wedding dresses to that list.
For years and years I've had this steadfast rule that there are three things you ALWAYS PAY FOR QUALITY and never try to find a bargain: sushi, tattoos, and plastic surgery. Because you get what you pay for. I'm gonna have to add wedding dresses to that list.
Don't forget toilet paper.
And haircuts! (I learned that one when I was 19).
shoes. My dad always said good quality shoes are a must is worth the cost.
Of course cost doesn't = quality either.
What differentiates an average host and a great host is anticipating unexpressed needs and wants of their guests. Just because the want/need is not expressed, doesn't mean it wouldn't be appreciated.
flutteringinfl said:
novella1186 said:
For years and years I've had this steadfast rule that there are three things you ALWAYS PAY FOR QUALITY and never try to find a bargain: sushi, tattoos, and plastic surgery. Because you get what you pay for. I'm gonna have to add wedding dresses to that list.
Don't forget toilet paper.
----------------------I totally agree with both of you and have to laugh because my husband doesn't agree on 'quality' toilet paper. He's like, "Why are you buying from TJs when it's cheaper at Aldi?" Me: "Honey... I have a lot more surface area to take care of. I'll buy the damn toilet paper."-------------Edit, yikes boxes...
For years and years I've had this steadfast rule that there are three things you ALWAYS PAY FOR QUALITY and never try to find a bargain: sushi, tattoos, and plastic surgery. Because you get what you pay for. I'm gonna have to add wedding dresses to that list.
Don't forget toilet paper.
I have a theory that buying "cheaper" toilet paper costs more in the long run, since you have to use more shitty 1-ply recycled shit to do the same job as just a little bit of Cottonelle. So why not have a pleasant experience?
For years and years I've had this steadfast rule that there are three things you ALWAYS PAY FOR QUALITY and never try to find a bargain: sushi, tattoos, and plastic surgery. Because you get what you pay for. I'm gonna have to add wedding dresses to that list.
Don't forget toilet paper.
----------------------I totally agree with both of you and have to laugh because my husband doesn't agree on 'quality' toilet paper. He's like, "Why are you buying from TJs when it's cheaper at Aldi?" Me: "Honey... I have a lot more surface area to take care of. I'll buy the damn toilet paper."-------------Edit, yikes boxes...
When FI and I first moved in together I bought whatever toilet paper was on sale and he threw a huge fit. He said (jokingly) that his butt is delicate and needs something better than that. I was really surprised that he got so worked up about it but also thought it was hilarious. So he makes me only buy the expensive kind, which is fine cuz usually he pays for it so whatever. My thing is that I make him buy the expensive paper towels. He was fine with the cheap super thin ones. Nope!
Oh, and you can get shoes or toilet paper or whatever on sale. If sushi is on sale something is WRONG.
I don't order fish on Mondays. EVER. Let alone sushi.
What differentiates an average host and a great host is anticipating unexpressed needs and wants of their guests. Just because the want/need is not expressed, doesn't mean it wouldn't be appreciated.
For years and years I've had this steadfast rule that there are three things you ALWAYS PAY FOR QUALITY and never try to find a bargain: sushi, tattoos, and plasticany kind of surgery. Because you get what you pay for. I'm gonna have to add wedding dresses to that list.
FTFY.
A friend of mine had botched laser eye surgery. He still needs glasses and can't wear contacts. Don't ever "use a coupon" for those type of things.
I'm doing Weight Watchers right now and one of the brides-to-be boardies did this. She had a relatively good attitude about it. She has 17 months before her wedding. She was basically like I can blow $100 at Target on a random Tuesday, if the dress sucks it sucks and I'll try again at a brick-and-mortar shop.
Still doesn't really help with the ripping-off-the-designer issue, but at least she wasn't naive enough to think "Oh this will FOR SURE look EXACTLY like the original, so let me order it 8 weeks before my wedding."
We're actually planning a taco tour of Chicago this summer. There was a post on The Chicagoist that showed the 17 top taco places in the city. I posted it on Facebook with a comment about making it a tour and got a ton of responses. We're in the process of figuring out the logistics.
We're actually planning a taco tour of Chicago this summer. There was a post on The Chicagoist that showed the 17 top taco places in the city. I posted it on Facebook with a comment about making it a tour and got a ton of responses. We're in the process of figuring out the logistics.
OMG go to Big Star!!!! That is my most favorite taco place ever!
We're actually planning a taco tour of Chicago this summer. There was a post on The Chicagoist that showed the 17 top taco places in the city. I posted it on Facebook with a comment about making it a tour and got a ton of responses. We're in the process of figuring out the logistics.
OMG go to Big Star!!!! That is my most favorite taco place ever!
I think they're on the list though they're not one of my favorites. My favorites tend to be these cheap, dumpy little places where no one speaks English. DH spoils me with dive-y tacos.
Re: I should not laugh..
We're actually planning a taco tour of Chicago this summer. There was a post on The Chicagoist that showed the 17 top taco places in the city. I posted it on Facebook with a comment about making it a tour and got a ton of responses. We're in the process of figuring out the logistics.