Author Topic: What's with all the pillows? (Read 53346 times)

w8m8 · « **Reply #25 on:** January 29, 2008, 04:53:57 AM »

it all leads me to wonder if that expensive stuff actually "feels" like it's THAT much better or it's just for "prestige" or the flashing of da bling that gets people to spend that much

Butterbean · « **Reply #26 on:** January 29, 2008, 06:19:29 AM »

Quote from: BayGBM on January 28, 2008, 02:57:49 PM

This is how the other half lives.

It's not nuts if you make millions on Wall Street (remember the $10,000 shower curtain?) or take home $20 million a picture. This is probably what Oprah, Julia Roberts, or Will Smith sleep on.

It's very easy to piss away tons of money on stuff like this (non performing assets). Remember all the millions Mike Tyson made from boxing? The guy is now broke... where did all his money go? Aides, bills, and frills (like expensive bedding) can easily drain millions...

There are somewhat frugal wealthy people that don't spend money on material goods like they could.

That being said, I wouldn't be surprised if Oprah had a 30,000 bed

~flower~ · « **Reply #27 on:** January 29, 2008, 06:55:52 AM »

Quote from: w8m8 on January 29, 2008, 04:53:57 AM

it all leads me to wonder if that expensive stuff actually "feels" like it's THAT much better or it's just for "prestige" or the flashing of da bling that gets people to spend that much

my 1000tc sheets do feel really good!! Not $8900 good though!! But sheets can last, and they are imperative for a good night sleep, so they are a health benefit.

I bought them when they were on sale marked down from $240 to $140.00 (king set)

I need another set.

BayGBM · « **Reply #28 on:** January 29, 2008, 08:21:05 AM »

Quote from: w8m8 on January 29, 2008, 04:53:57 AM

it all leads me to wonder if that expensive stuff actually "feels" like it's THAT much better or it's just for "prestige" or the flashing of da bling that gets people to spend that much

I think it is primarily the former. As I said before, that $800 pillow felt unlike any pillow I have ever felt; if I had the money to piss away, I would certainly have bought 2 or 4 of them. When you buy a Bently or a Benz everyone can see your car. When you buy an expensive pillow, the only one who knows about it is you.

We all have things we indulge in: jewelry, cars, clothes, stereo equipment, vacations, etc. There is nothing necessarily wrong with this. Rich people are simply able to do it on a scale that most of us can only dream about.

Ah, to sleep on that pillow... Sigh.

w8m8 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 29, 2008, 02:03:15 PM »

Quote from: ~flower~ on January 29, 2008, 06:55:52 AM

my 1000tc sheets do feel really good!! Not $8900 good though!! But sheets can last, and they are imperative for a good night sleep, so they are a health benefit.

I bought them when they were on sale marked down from $240 to $140.00 (king set)

I need another set.

you go girl , stay healthy and comfy , I'm putting a set on my list
I like the t-shirt ones and flannel too but not silky slippy ones

Quote from: BayGBM on January 29, 2008, 08:21:05 AM

When you buy an expensive pillow, the only one who knows about it is you.

We all have things we indulge in: jewelry, cars, clothes, stereo equipment, vacations, etc. There is nothing necessarily wrong with this. Rich people are simply able to do it on a scale that most of us can only dream about.

Ah, to sleep on that pillow... Sigh.

excellent points Bay ,

and I'm really wishing I could know how good that pillow felt

rcbako · « **Reply #30 on:** October 26, 2010, 03:13:44 AM »

I have an older sister who loves embroidering pillow cases. She is very creative on her designs. As a matter of fact, she has 21 pillows on her room, without them she can't sleep well.

Luxury Sheets

Butterbean · « **Reply #31 on:** October 26, 2010, 07:05:19 AM »

Quote from: rcbako on October 26, 2010, 03:13:44 AM

I have an older sister and she loves making pillow cases. I think she has 21 pillows in her room. For her, pillows make her safe while sleeping because they serve as the boundary of her bed.

I can see that.

Migs · « **Reply #32 on:** October 26, 2010, 05:26:19 PM »

Quote from: Butterbean on October 26, 2010, 07:05:19 AM

I can see that.

you need bumper guards

Butterbean · « **Reply #33 on:** October 27, 2010, 07:01:10 AM »

Quote from: Migs on October 26, 2010, 05:26:19 PM

you need bumper guards

Yes. Yes I do.

Mr Nobody · « **Reply #34 on:** October 28, 2010, 04:33:34 AM »

I sleep on one flat pillow. Decorations are nice but damn when I want to go to sleep I dont like unloading 10 pillows off the bed.

BayGBM · « **Reply #35 on:** November 02, 2010, 09:33:12 PM »

I think I'm gonna put that sumptuous pillow(s) on my xmas list!

CalvinH · « **Reply #36 on:** November 03, 2010, 06:04:15 AM »

I like lots of pillows.

....outed

BayGBM · « **Reply #37 on:** November 03, 2010, 07:03:35 AM »

I dropped the hint for those pillows last night...

I feel like a sinner for even wanting those pillows; there is nothing wrong with the pillows I have right now. Am I evil?

Butterbean · « **Reply #38 on:** November 03, 2010, 07:11:27 AM »

Quote from: CalvinH on November 03, 2010, 06:04:15 AM

I like lots of pillows.

....outed

Shiney ones

Quote from: BayGBM on November 03, 2010, 07:03:35 AM

I dropped the hint for those pillows last night...

I feel like a sinner for even wanting those pillows; there is nothing wrong with the pillows I have right now. Am I evil?

No. Why would you be evil? If your friend can afford them w/no hardship, he should get them for you! The making of those pillows create(d) jobs. Tell him to send me one as well. It's for the good of the country!

BayGBM · « **Reply #39 on:** November 03, 2010, 07:19:33 AM »

Quote from: Butterbean on November 03, 2010, 07:11:27 AM

No. Why would you be evil? If your friend can afford them w/no hardship, he should get them for you! The making of those pillows create(d) jobs. Tell him to send me one as well. It's for the good of the country!

An $800 pillow seems like a silly indulgence, don't you think? Never mind two. Are down pillows animal friendly? Would PETA approve? Are down pillows made from dead birds/ducks or do they kill them specifically to grab the feathers? Anyone know?

CalvinH · « **Reply #40 on:** November 03, 2010, 07:24:14 AM »

Quote from: Butterbean on November 03, 2010, 07:11:27 AM

Shiney ones

Hell I'm lucky if the pillowcases match.

Mr Nobody · « **Reply #41 on:** November 03, 2010, 04:05:33 PM »

Quote from: CalvinH on November 03, 2010, 07:24:14 AM

Hell I'm lucky if the pillowcases match.

X2 I'm lucky to find a pillow case.

Migs · « **Reply #42 on:** November 03, 2010, 06:11:23 PM »

Quote from: BayGBM on November 03, 2010, 07:19:33 AM

An $800 pillow seems like a silly indulgence, don't you think? Never mind two. Are down pillows animal friendly? Would PETA approve? Are down pillows made from dead birds/ducks or do they kill them specifically to grab the feathers? Anyone know?

Down can be collected in a variety of ways. Birds which provide the feathers may be used for other purposes, for example to provide meat. Some birds are killed solely for their down, while some birds (particularly some geese) are periodically live-plucked of their breast feathers. Some birds, such as the eider duck, line their nests with down, and such down is harvested safely after the young leave the nest.

Oh and SCREW PETA

BayGBM · « **Reply #43 on:** November 03, 2010, 06:42:33 PM »

Quote from: Migs on November 03, 2010, 06:11:23 PM

Down can be collected in a variety of ways. Birds which provide the feathers may be used for other purposes, for example to provide meat. Some birds are killed solely for their down, while some birds (particularly some geese) are periodically live-plucked of their breast feathers. Some birds, such as the eider duck, line their nests with down, and such down is harvested safely after the young leave the nest.

Oh and SCREW PETA

Hmm, most of that sounds like PR. I bet most of them are killed specifically for their feathers. Duck is not a popular meat compared to say, chicken, so it is not as if lots of them a killed and tons of feathers are left over which they might as well use for pillows and feather beds.

Migs · « **Reply #44 on:** November 03, 2010, 08:08:25 PM »

They probably get it cehap from asian countries since duck meat is prevalent there

BayGBM · « **Reply #45 on:** August 07, 2011, 10:11:30 PM »

Quote from: Butterbean on January 28, 2008, 09:39:33 AM

One king size pillow w/a savings of -$506.00

Your Price $2,870.00

That sale is over. The price of that pillow is now $3,138.00!
http://www.plumeriabay.com/products/king-eiderdown-pillows-epk.aspx

Hmm, I have a birthday coming up. Methinks I need some new pillows!

tu_holmes · « **Reply #46 on:** August 07, 2011, 10:47:24 PM »

Saddens me to see a thread bumped with Original Sin posting in it.

Butterbean · « **Reply #47 on:** August 08, 2011, 07:16:07 AM »

Quote from: tu_holmes on August 07, 2011, 10:47:24 PM

Saddens me to see a thread bumped with Original Sin posting in it.

Yeah

Migs · « **Reply #48 on:** August 08, 2011, 04:59:54 PM »

Migs · « **Reply #49 on:** August 08, 2011, 05:03:10 PM »

and the next itme we talk about $3k pillows they better be more like this