Retailers that may no longer exist in 2009

Originally Posted by kaisersozei

Not only that, but perhaps this will help shift our focus from being a nation of consumers to a nation of producers--producers of things that people actually want to buy, and at prices they can afford. Who really needs a $300 pair of sunglasses or an $850 purse or a $4 cup of freaking coffee? It might fit someone's desires or lifestyle, but not if that someone is only making $25k/year.

We have way too many people wanting to act like celebrities while they are only making 30k a year. Be responsible with your money.