Watch Hoarding vs. Watch Collecting

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by nyc10ken

Similar to the OPs screen name, there seems to be a thinking around here that watches should be evenly distributed out as a form of marxism, in that everybody is entitled to a Rolex at msrp. Which the whole marxism idea doesn't mix well when the topic is luxury and material goods.

Yes and no. In a Marxist state everybody gets an equal shake. Luxury goods, assuming any are available, are equally distributed. It mixes fine with luxury goods if they are in good enough supply. Or at least, that's the theory.

This discussion isn't ideological. It's selfish. And this is as it should be in the luxury goods sector.

Some people who don't have something they want think that someone who has one, let alone more than one, has somehow stolen theirs or unfairly rigged the situation. People who can afford one or more and/or have been fortunate, go onto the defensive when confronted with such silly logic.

"You've got things I haven't and it's not fair".

If some people (present thread company accepted - I'm generalising) put half as much effort into realising their aspirations as they do into typing, concocting conspiracy theories and whinging, they might be surprised at what can be achieved. Might.

Same old.......