To think that if you’ve got money, you should be able to buy what you want, at least in principle?

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If you’ve worked for it (or even if you haven’t), why shouldn’t you be able to spend it however you like? Obviously, some things are illegal or unethical but in general, shouldn’t money give you freedom?

They are getting backlash for flaunting it online, not because they bought the particular item in the first place…..buy whatever you want but why do you have to post pictures of it online…..and if you are doing it as part of your job and to make money then you are putting yourself out there for millions to see so expect some trolls…..if you don’t like it then go offline

Most people are shit scared about not being to support their kids at university. Plus pensions, caring and paying for a robust boomer generation?
I feel sick and guilty if I put a steak in the online basket (and then remove it).
So no, I don’t have the financial freedom to please myself.

that has nothing to do with being able to buy what you want, it's about the shop keeping their exclusivity.

See what happened to Burberrys when any random could buy and wear anything and everything.

I think that there is being able to afford quality and treat yourself and then there is obscene.

I think if you are a rich person (or if I was rich) buy an expensive handbag if you want one - something well crafted say £2000. Buy a super-yacht if you want one. But when people get to the point of having the hull of their super-yacht gold plated or their piano diamond encrusted then I think that is simply obscene when their is need in the country and world. It's just like setting fire to money because you have too much to know what to do with but are too selfish to give it away.

I also don't think rich people should be allowed to buy multiple houses which pushes up the prices for people that can't afford one. I'm glad Council tax is being used to discourage second home ownership.

Hmmmm no, people were calling you out for copying a well known FB meme and posting it word for word as if it happened 🤷🏻‍♀️

I've never heard of having to buy little things before shops will let you buy a big thing. Obviously I shop in different places from others 😂 Even if I had loads of cash I still wouldn't jump through hoops to prove myself to some snooty shop.

However, I agree that everybody is indeed allowed to spend their money as they see fit. That includes all money received from benefits.

Freedom is exactly what I'm buying with mortgage overpayments and extra pension contributions.

People should be able to do what they want, but all too often they spend money and moan about what they don't have.

Lovely that people have nice cars and handbags, nails etc but don't wonder how I afford a 5* holiday every year when I don't moan about not having those other things.

Surely it depends on the circumstances? I don’t usually care what people spend their money on, if someone wants to buy a designer handbag then fine. But I’m afraid I do judge those who spend on luxuries for themselves before necessities and savings for their kids so they go without, or those who spend on luxuries and then complain about having no money. For example I have a friend who goes on holidays, lots of day trips, festivals, nights out with drinks every week, beauty treatments etc. and then complains that she has no money for anything, can’t afford a holiday with her DC this year (her holiday was an abroad hen party for a friend), and will never be able to buy a house. I wouldn’t care if she’s spending her money how she wants to but don’t spend it like that then complain about it!

Money gives you freedom to spend and to build a more secure future for yourself

people will laugh at those who they think spend foolishly- you having money doesn’t buy you automatic respect

people also have different moral values , they may not want to flaunt wealth and they may give more time and money to charity and they can judge others against their own moral code

I haven't the faintest interest in expensive handbags, but no judgement here - i work with luxury items, im just not a handbag person!

But my teen DD was telling me one luxury brand (it might be birkin but hopefully someone else might help 🙏) makes you go on a wait list but then iirc you are just allocated a bag, you dont get to choose the style? Say what? That seems all kinds of wrong to me, like an expensive lucky dip!

If you’ve earned it - absolutely. My mum is judging me for investing in an Osprey backpack for the travels I have planned (and for travelling instead of saving for a house, lol!). However I do have some reservations about people claiming benefits and having a lifestyle that is unobtainable to a great deal of the working people in this country

It’s says something if you find others people’s opinions so challenging- do you partly agree with them ? Are you so insecure? If so why? And if so money isn’t the answer / it can buy physical security not mental

I didn’t know about these shops. Is their company motto ‘a fool and his money are easily parted’?

I would judge someone paying thousands for a handbag or cosmetic surgery while their children went hungry. I do judge people owning several homes including holiday cottages while locals are priced out of the area. If all your family obligations and bills are paid I suppose you can buy what you like but I honestly don't know any rich people.

Is it called 'We saw You Coming'?

Of course excess money allows you to buy wants, but I am not surprised there is judgement, but it is spent on unnecessary items when there is an environmental crisis and a lot of irresponsible spending by those who can't really afford it and provide for themselves and dependent children. That disapproval is at a societal level unsurprising as poor spending habits aren't good for society.

I think it's a "rich fool and his money"

Essentially they are trying to be really exclusive so that people will pay extortionate amounts for their crap.

Hermes bags aren’t exactly crap! Their sales model is dodgy but it clearly works

I think there's a difference between spending your money how you want and lack of awareness when others aren't as fortunate.

We all have different financial priorities and make judgements on how people spend their money. Those that save are judged for being frugal or miserly, those that spend on expensive branded items are judged for being shallow.