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Oh, one of my favorite topics! Some good ol' designer brand goodies. From minipurses, to giant labeled tote bags, to watches that cost more than the average American home, in this video we're running through just some of the wild world of luxury products and why they might not be worth the money.


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0:00 Minibags
5:00 The Tote Bag
8:47 Rolexes
13:54 Designer Sneakers
15:53 Van Kleef Bracelet
18:33 Opportunity Costs

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