Guest Shirley_Crabtree Posted August 18, 2003 Report Share Posted August 18, 2003 My 12 year old son phoned me today and asked me if I would chip-in half,towards a pair of Rockport boots for him,for the new school-term.He mentioned £60.I stupidly said "yes" thinking it was gonna cost me £30...Oh NO....the things cost £115!!!!! :blink: He wants me to cough up £60 as half payment for a pair of kids boots...I mean,Christ!! I walk around in rags because I can't afford clothing at the moment.I wish his Mum had just said no :( It's a bloody joke. :smart: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvw Posted August 18, 2003 Report Share Posted August 18, 2003 http://www.yanix.co.uk/rockport/I see what you mean :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhat Posted August 19, 2003 Report Share Posted August 19, 2003 Well my nike trainers were £120, the price you pay from quality shoes from sweatshops :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted August 19, 2003 Report Share Posted August 19, 2003 Well my nike trainers were £120, the price you pay from quality shoes from sweatshops :rolleyes:More fool you for buying a name. These so called 'DESIGNER' labels are made in the same sweat shops as the cheaper products. You don't really think that you got value at £120 for a pair of trainers do you. I paid £10 for a pair in a market and have used them for over two years, and they couldn't be more comfortable. You have been well and truly conned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artist Posted August 19, 2003 Report Share Posted August 19, 2003 As someone who came from a hard up family - I can only say it's important for kids to keep up with their peers.You have to know where to draw the line, it's true - but I'm all for giving them a bit of self pride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted August 19, 2003 Report Share Posted August 19, 2003 At that price artist? :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted August 19, 2003 Report Share Posted August 19, 2003 You should be able to talk to kids and explain the reason why you are not prepared to pay through the nose in order to line the pockets of over rich company's. Too many kids rule the roost and have their way to the detriment of the family as a whole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artist Posted August 19, 2003 Report Share Posted August 19, 2003 At that price artist? :blink:It is a lot of money - but I suppose it's not so bad going halves?I would try to find a compromise though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhat Posted August 19, 2003 Report Share Posted August 19, 2003 Well its not so much fitting in, you fit in if you be yourself. They were for my birthday.. I liked them.. didn't really want anything else. Anyone remember B-Wise :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Smith Posted August 19, 2003 Report Share Posted August 19, 2003 Shirley, can't you buy him just one boot, then tell him to "hop it!!" :unsure: Mr. M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyhanger Posted August 19, 2003 Report Share Posted August 19, 2003 Mr. Invincible Mouse :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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