Is $20,000 The New Price For Rolex SS

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Originally Posted by dmash

Or more people are living under a bubble of debt to try and maintain/showcase these lifestyles? On IG and Facebook you’d think ‘baller’ with a lot of guys, but the reality is that they are living paycheck to paycheck in a rented apartment with absolutely nothing in the bank and CC bills to boot. It’s just the reality of today. It’s funny that not a lot of people are not actually even wealthy, they just give the illusion they are. And I don’t say this as being some super wealthy guy myself, as I’m not, it’s just something I’ve noticed with other friends my age (and especially younger).

It’s crazy to have friends with $70,000 cars, LV purses, etc, etc, etc.....and I could mention going on a nice weekend trip to them.....and they’d answer that they can’t, not because of time or lack of interest, but literally because they cannot afford it. That’s so incredibly peculiar to live this way (IMO). A lot of guys 40+ will think it’s a huge exception, as they can’t fathom living in this manner, but I can say with absolutely certainty there are a TON of people my age and younger who are living this way.

in all fairness trips can add up. my hs fwb maybe gf her parents were both doctors did very well and spent almost all their money on trips. modest but nice house and cars.