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The Abercrombie Situation

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  • #92
    Koltashe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 86 ✭✭Koltashe


    listermint wrote: »
    But you dont really, your actually paying around 60% over the odds for the branding. So lets be clear. I dont berate you for how you spend your cash. But quite simply dont grey the facts, facts are facts.


    Your paying for the branding.

    Yes you do pay for the branding but this branding is an assurance of quality and after sales services. I have a Gucci bag, bought roughly 6-7 years ago a handle was damaged during a fight (and I stress during a fight not that it was poor quality) they repaired it for free, after about 5 years the zip on it went and they replaced it for free. Now I can not think of any non well known brand:
    a. whos bags would last 6-7 years and still be in perfect condition
    b. repair the damaged handle free of charge
    c. replace a zip on a bag they sold 5 years previous again free of charge

    Yes there are brands out there that charge superior prices for poor quality but normally these brands are just fad brands that pop up in retail and fade away in no time. Reputable brands are on the market for yours, they provide quality items and appropriate after sales services.

    Yes there are people who only purchase for the Brand NAME, but there are also others who prefer to spend their money on quality items and assurance that those items will last.


  • #93
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,085 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Koltashe wrote: »
    Yes you do pay for the branding but this branding is an assurance of quality and after sales services. I have a Gucci bag, bought roughly 6-7 years ago a handle was damaged during a fight (and I stress during a fight not that it was poor quality) they repaired it for free, after about 5 years the zip on it went and they replaced it for free. Now I can not think of any non well known brand:
    a. whos bags would last 6-7 years and still be in perfect condition
    b. repair the damaged handle free of charge
    c. replace a zip on a bag they sold 5 years previous again free of charge

    Yes there are brands out there that charge superior prices for poor quality but normally these brands are just fad brands that pop up in retail and fade away in no time. Reputable brands are on the market for yours, they provide quality items and appropriate after sales services.

    Yes there are people who only purchase for the Brand NAME, but there are also others who prefer to spend their money on quality items and assurance that those items will last.

    They last because your taking care of them due to the crazy price tag....

    You dont take near as much care as cheaper stuff i would say and the cheaper stuff gets an outing far more often than big money items.


    And you can get an tailor to fix a handle or a zip for very little.


    Quality is in the eye of the beholder.


  • #94
    Irish Guitarist
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,736 ✭✭✭Irish Guitarist


    I don't see anything impressive about going around in an Abercrombie t-shirt (or whatever it is they make). I prefer not having brand names splashed all over my clothes and would rather have a plain t-shirt. Having said that I have a few Smith And Jones and Used Co. t-shirts with writing all over them but I only bought them because they were going cheap and were a decent fit.

    I think all clothes with logos and writing on them should be cheap because you're advertising the clothing companies products.


  • #95
    df1985
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,432 ✭✭✭df1985


    A&F polos are made in a "muscle fit" i.e tight round the stomach, broad shoulders, tight on your arms......an XL in AF is like a large in another brand.clothes are tight-woulda thought the jersey shore lads fitted the bill!


  • #96
    df1985
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,432 ✭✭✭df1985


    Koltashe wrote: »
    Yes you do pay for the branding but this branding is an assurance of quality and after sales services. I have a Gucci bag, bought roughly 6-7 years ago a handle was damaged during a fight (and I stress during a fight not that it was poor quality) they repaired it for free, after about 5 years the zip on it went and they replaced it for free. Now I can not think of any non well known brand:
    a. whos bags would last 6-7 years and still be in perfect condition
    b. repair the damaged handle free of charge
    c. replace a zip on a bag they sold 5 years previous again free of charge

    Yes there are brands out there that charge superior prices for poor quality but normally these brands are just fad brands that pop up in retail and fade away in no time. Reputable brands are on the market for yours, they provide quality items and appropriate after sales services.

    Yes there are people who only purchase for the Brand NAME, but there are also others who prefer to spend their money on quality items and assurance that those items will last.


    so ye spent 500 quid on a bag to be all classy........then ye got in a fight....:pac:


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  • #97
    The Don 1985
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭The Don 1985


    F*ck them Koltashe, you dont have to explain yourself to anybody why you bought the bag, if that what floats your boat that's what floats your boat . And well put about not having the most expensive TV etc. I bet most of the people on this site wouldn't have any problems forking out big bucks computer game/laptop etc. !!

    Rock on with the expensive bags is what I say and f*ck the begrudgers !!

    P.S I'm not a A&F wearing anymore seen as the world and it's mother is now wearing it but used to wear alot of it when it was more low key and I have to say I couldnt disagree more with anyone who thinks the quality or material etc. is poor. It is top notch IMO and better than any of it's compeditors including Polo,Tommy,Lacoste etc.


  • #98
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,085 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    The Don 1985 wrote: »
    F*ck them Koltashe, you dont have to explain yourself to anybody why you bought the bag, if that what floats your boat that's what floats your boat . And well put about not having the most expensive TV etc. I bet most of the people on this site wouldn't have any problems forking out big bucks computer game/laptop etc. !!

    Rock on with the expensive bags is what I say and f*ck the begrudgers !!

    P.S I'm not a A&F wearing anymore seen as the world and it's mother is now wearing it but used to wear alot of it when it was more low key and I have to say I couldnt disagree more with anyone who thinks the quality or material etc. is poor. It is top notch IMO and better than any of it's compeditors including Polo,Tommy,Lacoste etc.

    Hipster :)


  • #99
    The Don 1985
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭The Don 1985


    That I am....


  • #100
    RichieC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,333 ✭✭✭RichieC


    J. Marston wrote: »
    What a bunch of snobby bastards.

    Bollocks to that, you sweat blood and tears building a brand only for a bunch of trained chimps to piss all over it on the TV.


    Jesus fu*k I hate jersey shore..


  • #101
    Irish Guitarist
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,736 ✭✭✭Irish Guitarist


    I know what it's like to see someone carrying the same bag as me. It happens a lot when I'm carrying my Tesco bag for life. :(


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  • #102
    foxinsox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,080 ✭✭✭foxinsox


    I had to come and defend the handbag buyers :)

    I have spent a few quid on handbags and shoes over the years.

    Like the earlier poster said - this is what I like to spend some of my money on.

    I don't have sky, my TV is 20 years old (nearly cool again) my car is 01.

    I don't agree with the status a brand gives you, I couldn't care less about the brand, in fact I think there is nothing worse than logos on any item of clothing or accessories - they make enough money, don't let them con you into free advertising for them.

    However as mentioned earlier - any of the bags or shoes that I spent a small fortune on - I still have them, they are classy and really good quality and the best of leather in them and tonnes of space in the bags for losing things, I still use them all.

    The bags I have are just fabulous!
    Oh and the shoes!
    Imelda Marcos has nothing on me :o

    So when you add up all your cars, tv's, consoles, beer etc then come back and slag the women about buying good handbags! :p

    EDIT: On topic: Abercrombie Situation is a load of rubbish trying to get free publicity!


  • #103
    LizT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,089 ✭✭✭✭LizT


    Koltashe wrote: »
    I bought the bag as it was the size, shape and colour I wanted, it fits my lap top and folders for work and all the baby junk and toys for weekends. It goes with suits I wear to work as well as jeans and tshirts (must note here no A&F tshirts though lol)

    And I wouldn't expect a guy to ever notice my bag or pay any attention to it unless he was gay.

    Expensive bags is my thing, I have an old crappy TV, lap top and hi fi system, and I wouldn't spend a cent on upgrading those, they do the job and its fine by me. We all have our own weaknesses that we spend money on.

    The only point I was trying to make here in relation to A&F is that companies spend years and millions of euros punds and dollars building up their brand name which in turn differentiates them from other similar products and allows them to charge premium price and maintaining this image is essential for brands survival.


    but in fairness you kind of set yourself up for a fall when you came on boards complaining about "a scumbag" having a fake version of your bag.


  • #104
    kincsem
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭kincsem


    I bought Abercrombie shares because they sell overpriced product to fashion conscious, cash rich kids.


  • #105
    Killer Pigeon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,132 ✭✭✭Killer Pigeon


    bnt wrote: »
    Well, I thought it was funny: Abercrombie & Fitch are so annoyed at the Jersey Shore characters wearing their clothes that they're offering to pay them not to wear A&F clothes. They don't care who knows, either - they put out a press release about their offer to "The Situation":
    I've been at UCD in Dublin 4 for four years now, and I think there are quite a few local students who could use some of A&F's money too ... now to find someone in PR for Ugg Boots. :o

    I find that whole stereotype depressingly old. Penneys and Dunnes are where it's at nowadays.


  • #106
    gcgirl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,044 ✭✭✭gcgirl


    Irish Guitarist wrote: »
    I know what it's like to see someone carrying the same bag as me. It happens a lot when I'm carrying my Tesco bag for life. :(
    LMAO


  • #107
    readyletsgo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,276 ✭✭✭readyletsgo


    Koltashe wrote: »
    I bought the bag as it was the size, shape and colour I wanted, it fits my lap top and folders for work and all the baby junk and toys for weekends. It goes with suits I wear to work as well as jeans and tshirts (must note here no A&F tshirts though lol)

    And I wouldn't expect a guy to ever notice my bag or pay any attention to it unless he was gay.

    Expensive bags is my thing, I have an old crappy TV, lap top and hi fi system, and I wouldn't spend a cent on upgrading those, they do the job and its fine by me. We all have our own weaknesses that we spend money on.

    The only point I was trying to make here in relation to A&F is that companies spend years and millions of euros punds and dollars building up their brand name which in turn differentiates them from other similar products and allows them to charge premium price and maintaining this image is essential for brands survival.


    WOW! Massive sweeping statment there love! We dont all look at womens bags :rolleyes:


  • #108
    Niles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,186 ✭✭✭Niles


    WoollyRedHat wrote: »
    I urgently await for a 'Tescos Finest" Car


    http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Tesco_Value_Ferrari


  • #109
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,446 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    This shows EXACTLY what kind of people buy products like this!

    If I was a person who wore A&F clothing because it was top quality, fit great and lasted a long time etc, why the hell would the fact that the goons from Jersey Shore were wearing it discourage me?

    It wouldn't. And the reason it DOES discourage these people is because they want to walk around with the logo on their chest so they can say to everyone "Look at me, i'm wearing really expensive clothes! I'm better than you!!" and goons being associated with the clothes will discourage people from doing that!

    Anyone who says otherwise is deluded!


  • #110
    liamygunner29
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 630 ✭✭✭liamygunner29


    its threads like these that show boards up..like the church and facebook threads

    its just comment after comment of who's too cool for whatever the issue is..

    If you are a catholic you are silly, if you are on facebook you are needy, if you buy a designer handbag or A&F you are owned by the brands...Eventually the discussion here is gonna resort to nothing because anybody with any different opinion to the self righteous posters here is gonna bother saying anything. That sadly is the general consensus of after hours now.

    the thread wasn't supposed to be about looking down on people who were certain clothes but thats the way the regulars swing it. The same they do with everything. a joke at this stage, read through any thread and its just petty snipes from regulars looking for thanks and trying to look individual when they all look like pricks.


  • #111
    starlit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,349 ✭✭✭✭starlit


    bnt wrote: »
    Well, I thought it was funny: Abercrombie & Fitch are so annoyed at the Jersey Shore characters wearing their clothes that they're offering to pay them not to wear A&F clothes. They don't care who knows, either - they put out a press release about their offer to "The Situation":
    I've been at UCD in Dublin 4 for four years now, and I think there are quite a few local students who could use some of A&F's money too ... now to find someone in PR for Ugg Boots. :o

    Goodness what is wrong with ugg boots? They are so comfy! I know fella's don't like them on girls but seriously though what gives they are shoes?! If they can get nice pairs like! I'm sure there are shoes that guys wear that girls don't like them wearing and they put up with it! Chin up and don't knock it on the head! A & F are cool though. I don't watch Jersey Shore but what is wrong with them wearing it!? Uggs will go out of fashion at some point like the 'galvin jeggings phase' That I cannot stand on guys are jeggings.


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  • #112
    jonnny68
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,670 ✭✭✭jonnny68


    I wouldnt wear that sh*te if you paid me (no pun intented) horrible clothing as bad as that poxy hollister.

    Armani and Boss all the way, proper designer clothing:cool:


  • #113
    The King of Moo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,207 ✭✭✭The King of Moo


    liamygunner29 wrote: »
    its threads like these that show boards up..like the church and facebook threads

    its just comment after comment of who's too cool for whatever the issue is..

    If you are a catholic you are silly, if you are on facebook you are needy, if you buy a designer handbag or A&F you are owned by the brands...Eventually the discussion here is gonna resort to nothing because anybody with any different opinion to the self righteous posters here is gonna bother saying anything. That sadly is the general consensus of after hours now.

    the thread wasn't supposed to be about looking down on people who were certain clothes but thats the way the regulars swing it. The same they do with everything. a joke at this stage, read through any thread and its just petty snipes from regulars looking for thanks and trying to look individual when they all look like pricks.

    Too cool for Boards then?


  • #114
    Panty_thief
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28 ✭Panty_thief


    hi my name is 'the situation'.
    come meet my brothers, the incident, the occurance and my sister 'the event'.


  • #115
    bnt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,163 ✭✭✭✭bnt


    I don't think it's about the quality of the clothes as such. I mean, the only way I can tell someone is wearing A&F clothes is because the name is emblazoned across them. In other words, it's an example of Conspicuous Consumption. It's not enough to wear A&F: other people have to see you're wearing A&F. Ditto for Superdry, or G-Star Raw, or Ugg Boots, or even the Toyota Prius (though that's more a case of "conspicuous environmentalism"). That's all grand when the "right" people are wearing their clothes, but (like Burberry) it's come back to bite them in the bum. :pac:

    You are the type of what the age is searching for, and what it is afraid it has found. I am so glad that you have never done anything, never carved a statue, or painted a picture, or produced anything outside of yourself! Life has been your art. You have set yourself to music. Your days are your sonnets.

    ―Oscar Wilde predicting Social Media, in The Picture of Dorian Gray



  • #116
    kwestfan08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,523 ✭✭✭kwestfan08


    Seemingly its just a PR stunt on A&F's part that backfired.
    The Situation is personally calling out Abercrombie & Fitch over their phony "We'll Pay You to Not Wear Our Clothes" offer ... claiming no one from A&F ever called him ... but he's totally up for a deal!!

    Sitch was chillin' in his Ferrari in Jersey yesterday when he told a photog, "Nobody's contacted me in any way ... and that's pretty crazy, you're gonna pay someone NOT to wear something? Call me up man!"

    When asked if he'd still support the clothing company, Sitch quipped, "I mean, their sweatpants are cool with me ... but I don't think people are supporting THEM any more ... I heard their stock dropped pretty badly."

    http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/19/the-situation-abercrombie-and-fitch-never-contactedme-stock-video-trash/?adid=recentlyupdatedstories


  • #117
    marvsins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 655 ✭✭✭marvsins


    For the posts about burberry earlier in the thread have a look at what business says and not what you think the fashion trends are http://www.lse.co.uk/ShareChart.asp?sharechart=BRBY&share=burberry_grp


  • #118
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 24,774 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Some people haven't a clue. A&f make some of the nicest (and quality) clothes available, especially their polo shirts and they actually know what fitted means not like the "dresses" you see a lot of people wearing with poorly designed and sized t-shirts and polo shirts hanging off them.

    That reminds me I need to pick out some A&F and Hollister stuff for my sis to pick up before she gets back from her J1.


  • #119
    barakus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 399 ✭✭barakus


    Koltashe wrote: »
    I did not say I bought the bag for the experience and status, its the marketing idea behind all high priced items, same goes for newer versions of lap tops, all Apple products, luxury cars etc...

    Nissan Micra performs all the same functions as BMW X5 does (ie getting you from A to B) yet many who can afford it will chose the BMW.


    theyd love you and bigneacy over in the motors forum:D


  • #120
    VenusPlays
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 174 ✭✭VenusPlays


    bnt wrote: »
    I don't think it's about the quality of the clothes as such. I mean, the only way I can tell someone is wearing A&F clothes is because the name is emblazoned across them. In other words, it's an example of Conspicuous Consumption.

    Thats the problem I'm sure, those Jersey Shore boys are always hiking up the t-shirts to display their over-developed abs and the logo isn't visible to the masses. No wonder A&F are up in arms!


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  • #121
    later12
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,298 ✭✭✭✭later12


    A&F was cool about 6 or 7 years ago. The only people who still think A&F is a designer brand for upper middle class kids are the same people who think Jack Wills is actually what country gentry wear out shooting - i.e. those people who are trying to aspire to a lifestyle that they don't presently enjoy.

    Wear it if you like it, there is nothing trendy or exclusive about A&F clothing.


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