What the diddy?
The boy and I went out in search of a new winter coat for him. Not surprisingly, he wasn't really all that into trying on a bunch of coats. Consequently, I wasn't that thrilled about being there either. So for the sake of time, once I found the rack with coats his size, I started flipping through price tags to look for potentials. Not far along, I came across this Sean John price tag:
For that price, I could buy him four of the coats that are actually in my price range, fifteen crunchy tacos, a pumpkin muffin from Dunkin Donuts, a few songs from the iTunes music store, and two more coats that are so cheap that I'd question the quality of their assembly, yet I'd still get them just for the sake of increasing the quantity of items (particularly coats) that I can get for the cost of a toddler-sized coat that is obscenely expensive just because it has P. Diddy's name on it.
(Once I made my point though, I'd probably take five of those coats back to the store.)
Comments
Jonathan said:
Omar, I think this calls for a "Thank you".
Just imagine what would have happened if your son showed up at daycare with that coat on. A side from the fights over it, I'm sure word would get out that an older kid has a really cool coat and then my son would want one.
I expect that to happen in Highschool, maybe even middle school. I'm just not ready for that yet.
Thanks for not getting the coat.
Jon
No Cool Story said:
Mmmm, pumpkin muffins.
If Puffy Sean Combs Diddy designed and made that with his own hands, it's totally worth the 165 + tax.
It's not everyday that you find hand made coats Omar.
aubrey said:
does that say 3T?! what the? how much fabric and materials is that really..like 1 yard tops. pdiddy or dpiddy or puff daddy, whatever his name is these days..that's just an obscene amount of money to put on a three year old. glad you didn't even contemplate buying it. and sorry i'm lurking here, i'm enjoying your posts.
Jon said:
Frankly, it would be a lot cheaper for you to move to southern california where you don't need a winter coat.
I hate to keep bringing it up, but think about it for a second. People are apparently willing to pay that much for some sissy armed rapper*... think of what the street value of OP.NET gear is? I think you owe it to your pocket book to become a fashion mogul. Think of all the iPhones you could bathe in with the money you'll be making...
*True story. He lost out on the part of Willie Beamen in Any Given Sunday because he throws like a girl.
Silandara said:
That's why my cheap self will buy next year's winter coat on sale at Target this year. $165 for a coat is ridiculous. Unless it's for me, then I'm totally worth it. ;) Of course, I'll also wear it for several years, rather than the 3 1/2 weeks it takes a toddler to grow out of something.
Lia said:
For toddlers, there's pretty much never a good reason to spend that kind of money on clothes - as Silandra pointed out, they grow too fast. I've seen prices like those for kids' clothes also, and I can't believe people really buy them.
Tori :) said:
What the heck is the coat made out of??? Holy crap.
Sketchy said:
I'm sorry to say I'm even more frugal (I like that word better) than you. I make my kids shop the leftovers a couple months into the wintery season when they all go 1/2 price. And I make them buy them at least a size too big so they will last at least 2 years.
My poor picked-on children.
cadiz12 said:
dude, for the 2.5 months that pdp will fit into that coat, rockin' a name brand is totally worth tapping into that college fund. looking sharp is all that counts in this world, my friend, and it's a lesson you're never too young to learn.
No Cool Story said:
Did I say "hand made"?
I meant home made by SJ Diddy Combs. Totally worth it!
Besides, cadiz is right, you can't put a price on looking sharp, at any age if you ask me.
No Cool Story said:
Omar, the dance-a-thon is officially over.
Did you do the funky chicken?
Thank you for supporting the November Dance-a-thon!
elasticwaistbandlady said:
Tori thinks that coat is made out of "Holy Crap." Interesting theory, Tori. Would you pay 165.00 bucks for a Holy Crap coat? Not even if it was papl crap from on high would I pay that mcuh money.
elasticwaistbandlady said:
Tori thinks that coat is made out of "Holy Crap." Interesting theory, Tori. Would you pay 165.00 bucks for a Holy Crap coat? Not even if it was papal crap from on high would I pay that much money.
elasticwaistbandlady said:
My grandma once bought a rabbit fur coat with matching hat and earmuffs. I was 3. And went to a grimy day care because my mom couldn't afford any better because my bachelor dad didn't like to work and pay child support.
Yeah. My mom still had to go buy a coat because that one was so impractical for a toddler.
Tori :) said:
You don't think Holy Crap is worth $165? What?