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Wealth Exhibitionism

Spending by the economically sheltered upper class

Implications - Some affluent consumers are flipping the metaphorical bird at the current economic disaster by continuing to engage heavily in excess spending, some even more so than pre-recession. This spending spree is fueled heavily by the ability for those unaffected by the economy to snag major bargains.
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Dec 08 - Mar 09
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$2.3 Million Supercars - The Aston Martin One-77 Will Be Most Expensive Car Ever Produced
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Mild 14,418 Clicks Pub: Feb 23, 09
$2.3 Million Supercars
The Aston Martin One-77 Will Be Most Expensive Car Ever Produced
"Ultimate elegance" can be considered a modest portrayal of the extraordinary One-77 Aston Martin concept. The British manufacturer always leaves us in awe with every new addition to its magnificent collection,… [More]
Online Luxury Auction Sites - BillionaireXchange.com is the Ultra Premium Version of eBay
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Mild 15,979 Clicks Pub: Feb 24, 09
Online Luxury Auction Sites
BillionaireXchange.com is the Ultra Premium Version of eBay
eBay has changed the way the web-connected world shops, particularly for bargain hunters; however, there are people willing to fork out a pretty penny at real auctions, so why not at online auctions? BillionaireXchange.com,… [More]
$2.5 Million iPhones - Aloisson's Latest Stunner Features 6.6-Carat Diamond Home Button
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Average 10,655 Clicks Pub: Dec 27, 08
$2.5 Million iPhones
Aloisson's Latest Stunner Features 6.6-Carat Diamond Home Button
If you've ever wondered what over-the-top luxuries comprise a seven-figure cell phone, look no further than the Aloisson iPhone 3G 'King's Button.' As you might expect, the Aloisson iPhone 3G 'King's… [More]
$8 Ice Cubes - Glace Ice Co. Luxury Cocktail Cooling Spheres
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Mild 18,250 Clicks Pub: Feb 15, 09
$8 Ice Cubes
Glace Ice Co. Luxury Cocktail Cooling Spheres
Gläce Luxury Ice Co. ships hand-carved ice cubes right to your door. The cubes are actually 2.5” spheres and made of frozen purified water. The combination of their large size and the fact that they are… [More]
Branded Luxury Yachts - The High-Performance Zeydon Z60 Sports Cruiser Sails Offshore With BMW
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Mild 24,429 Clicks Pub: Mar 3, 09
Branded Luxury Yachts
The High-Performance Zeydon Z60 Sports Cruiser Sails Offshore With BMW
Sailing yachts were starting to feel left out of the luxury advancement that has been dominating the motor cruisers. So the BMW Group stepped up to make amends for the injustice by introducing the eye-catching… [More]
Luxury Dog Dishes - Wetnoz Petfood Bowls for Chic Chats and Canines
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Mild 17,788 Clicks Pub: Feb 25, 09
Luxury Dog Dishes
Wetnoz Petfood Bowls for Chic Chats and Canines
The Wetnoz luxury ‘Ultra Line’ of pet food dishes is as sleek and modern as a plate you would serve hors d’ouvres on at a New Year’s Eve party. The lavish elevated doggy bowls and kitty kibble trays are… [More]
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