Show Notes
Self-Esteem and Luxury Goods According to a study, lowself-esteem is a big factor in whether a person will buy luxury goods that hemay not be able to afford.
For consumers trapped ininstitutionalized poverty or those living paycheck to paycheck, a luxury goodcan go a long way in increasing self-esteem or providing a sense of belonging.
A sense ofaccomplishment is yet another reason why some people buy luxury goods. Theywant to reward themselves for their hard work by treating themselves tosomething they typically can't afford.
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