[QUOTE=Northern Thalia]
Thanks, I’ve calmed down a lot about the whole thing. And what can you do?? I’m slowly learning that some people enjoy being inflammatory here. I found it interesting that some people chose to rag on me for buying expensive things, or professing “love” of inanimate objects. Forget about semantics, and that people express themselves differently, and some people happen to be more emphatic than others, no no, just jump down my throat for my choice of words. Feel free to completely disregard the assholes that stole, by the way. Continue to focus on my materialism. :dubious:
Thanks for the sympathy though!
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I was actually thinking this earlier, but. . . what kind of Coach bag was it? Coach does have oodles and oodles of outlet stores (though, I’m not sure if they are in Canada as well). It might be worth a shot to check out an outlet- you can get bags for up to 75% off. I got a bag that was regularly $600 for $250ish, another that was regularly $300 for $75, etc.
And tremorviolet, it’s not just the Dope. Many of my IRL guy friends don’t even blink at buying another $4000 computer (to add to their other three they’ve bought in the last 2 years) for gaming, but they will roundly mock me for buying a $200 purse or $100 pair of shoes. “It’s not practical, Angel!” they laugh. Uh huh. . .
[QUOTE=tremorviolet]
You know, there’s an strange phenomenom on the Dope. A thread about expensive gaming computers, audio equipment, home theatres has Dopers falling all over themselves to offer advice and congratulations. But if the thread is about clothing or purses or shoes, many Dopers feel obligated to point out how silly and wasteful they consider spending money on those types of things and how virtuous they are for caring so little about them. It’s interesting that items that are considered traditionally feminine are thought of frivolous while tradionally "male"interests are lauded…
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I’ve noticed that, too. I personally don’t get why people need a video game console, or state of the art computer, but I don’t go into those threads and roll my eyes. Expensive purses, shoes, cosmetics, etc. may be frivolous, but if it’s what we like spending money on, whom does it hurt?
And hey, if we get more male dopers to enjoy girly things, maybe we’ll have fewer “How do I talk to this girl/know she’s interested in me/express interest in her” because guys can just strike up conversations with, “Love your new coach bag!” (Hey, dare to dream!)
[QUOTE=Liberal]
My sympathies as well, Northern Thalia. I’ve done what I could to help. You’re now a paid member for 1 year. (It may take some time to show up under your username.)
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I just wanted to say you are totally awesome for doing that, Liberal. That is a beautiful act of generosity on your part.
[QUOTE=DiosaBellissima]
I was actually thinking this earlier, but. . . what kind of Coach bag was it? Coach does have oodles and oodles of outlet stores (though, I’m not sure if they are in Canada as well). It might be worth a shot to check out an outlet- you can get bags for up to 75% off. I got a bag that was regularly $600 for $250ish, another that was regularly $300 for $75, etc.
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This is the closest bag I could find to it, but it’s not the same. Mine had three stripes down the front, one glossy, one suede, and one fake snakeskin. My parents live about an hour and a half away from an outlet, so I’m thinking of going over Christmas, possibly Boxing Day sales.
[QUOTE=Northern Thalia] This is the closest bag I could find to it, but it’s not the same. Mine had three stripes down the front, one glossy, one suede, and one fake snakeskin. My parents live about an hour and a half away from an outlet, so I’m thinking of going over Christmas, possibly Boxing Day sales.
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I know exactly which one you’re talking about and I’ve seen TONS of them at the outlets over the last several months- I definitely suggest a trip.
[QUOTE=DiosaBellissima]
And tremorviolet, it’s not just the Dope. Many of my IRL guy friends don’t even blink at buying another $4000 computer (to add to their other three they’ve bought in the last 2 years) for gaming, but they will roundly mock me for buying a $200 purse or $100 pair of shoes. “It’s not practical, Angel!” they laugh. Uh huh. . .
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Yeah, I totally realize it’s a pervasive attitude but the older I get, the more it’s really started to bug me more and more. And some of the comments in this thread are particularly egregious examples. I see it as an annoying remnant of a less egalitarian time when anything women were interested in was automatically “cute” and unimportant.
[QUOTE=matt_mcl]
You’re in town? Crap, I’m sorry this happened to you! We should have a little condolence doper get together to make you feel better
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[QUOTE=Liberal]
My sympathies as well, Northern Thalia. I’ve done what I could to help. You’re now a paid member for 1 year. (It may take some time to show up under your username.)
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[QUOTE=Northern Thalia]
I have contacted one credit bureau already, and the other 2 Canadian ones I have to do in writing for some reason. It was really frustrating, because when I called the automated answer service it wasn’t giving me options that made sense, so I would just hit zero, in hopes of getting an operator. They have the system set up to hang up on you if you hit zero. Believe me, much swearing ensued.
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I’m sorry for the loss of your purse, and everything in it.
I’m not sure why the credit agencies are requiring you to inform in writing. I had my wallet stolen from my purse in my office at work a year and a half ago, and at that time I took care of it by telephone.
Also, be prepared for having to go down to apply to get a new Social Insurance Card in person, and unless they have changed their policies, you’ll have to pay cash for the replacement fee.
[QUOTE=Northern Thalia]
Wow. Thanks so very much! It’s random acts of kindness like this that help reaffirm my belief that most people are inherently good!
I really appreciate it!
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We have lots of generous people here. Q.E.D, for example, just sponsored someone in the last day or two. It seemed an appropriate way to help, given what happened to you. It was my pleasure. Welcome to the boards.
Wow that really sucks! Best wishes on getting all your identify info fixed. Why all the hate on the robber’s girlfriend though?
As for the Coach bag, I’m guilty of teasing my female friends about it, but not because I think it’s inherently stupid to attach sentimental value to objects, but because they use it as a sign of superior social status and preppiness. There’s one Japanese friend that I always rib about it, but that’s because in my experience of Japanese culture, there’s no better way of saving “I like you. Let’s fuck” than gifting a Coach bag … Anyway, sorry for possibly potentiating more hijack.
[QUOTE=PastAllReason]
Also, be prepared for having to go down to apply to get a new Social Insurance Card in person, and unless they have changed their policies, you’ll have to pay cash for the replacement fee.
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It cost $10, and some pride… getting lectured by the lady about not carrying my SIN on me. :o [
QUOTE=Autolycus]Wow that really sucks! Best wishes on getting all your identify info fixed. Why all the hate on the robber’s girlfriend though?
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I think that hate was directed moreso to her because she was sitting facing the purse, and I’m pretty convinced that she told her boyfriend it was nice and she wanted it. Especially since they didn’t attempt to use my credit cards or anything. So I’m assuming she asked her boyfriend to start Christmas shopping, and he obliged. And also I was just ranting about the type of people they were, their callousness towards other people, and how they essentially deserve each other.
[QUOTE=Boyo Jim]
Yes, I have a wonderful 53" HDTV. It’s really too big to steal, but if it suddenly died I would be upset. However, while I like it, I don’t love it. What is sad is investing all that emotional weight to a thing – ANY thing.
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Ah, yes. That little known lesson of the Buddha–acting like a callous jerk to semi-anonymous people on the internet. Well done indeed.
[QUOTE=tremorviolet]
You know, there’s an strange phenomenom on the Dope. A thread about expensive gaming computers, audio equipment, home theatres has Dopers falling all over themselves to offer advice and congratulations. But if the thread is about clothing or purses or shoes, many Dopers feel obligated to point out how silly and wasteful they consider spending money on those types of things and how virtuous they are for caring so little about them. It’s interesting that items that are considered traditionally feminine are thought of frivolous while tradionally "male"interests are lauded…
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That’s a great point, and it’s not just on the Dope.
[QUOTE=tremorviolet]
You know, there’s an strange phenomenom on the Dope. A thread about expensive gaming computers, audio equipment, home theatres…
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So the police just called, and they have a suspect and want me to come down and do a line-up to see if I can identify him. I realized that my belongings are probably LOOOONG gone, but I’m pretty excited. One, even if I can’t identify him, it’s going to be so much fun to do a line-up!!! It’ll be very CSI/Law & Order! haha.
I have a degree in Psychology, and I took a course on eyewitness psychology, and did a fairly large research paper on eyewitness confidence, and basically now inaccurate we all are, so I think that is definitely going to psych me out.
[QUOTE=tremorviolet]
It’s interesting that items that are considered traditionally feminine are thought of frivolous while tradionally "male"interests are lauded…
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And yet when it comes to breasts we find common ground.
