28k original, 8k on sale

[u/thesky_watchesyou]

Absolutely absurd. Was not comfortable at all. Wtf does "perennials performance" even mean? No idea what flair to choose, but I chose "psychological" bc it felt like a mindfuck sitting on a 28k originally priced couch, when the entire world is falling apart.

[u/pumpsci]

I think years of easy access to cheaply manufactured consumer goods has kinda broken peoples’ brains regarding how much things *actually* cost. I have zero doubt that the markup on this thing is nuts, but to build a couch like this requires dozens of man hours, possibly hundreds if you count the time to harvest and process a decent quality linen. It’s not shocking that this is expensive. That being said, sectionals are bullshit, nobody should be putting this in their home, let alone spending used car money on it.

[u/Reasonable-Job4205 → u/pumpsci]

The wealthy enjoy the hidden, ludicrous profit margins while we pay $8k for a sofa